Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Typically mid-October (US citizens) or early December / January (others), depending on course
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QS 2027 #6PublicExtremely selectiveLimited aid
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom cam.ac.uk(opens in a new tab)Founded 1209
Overview
A collegiate research university with strengths across the sciences, mathematics, engineering, economics and humanities. Teaching includes small-group supervisions within colleges.
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Language of instruction
- English
- Ranking
- #6 in QS World University Rankings 2027
QS 2027 indicator scores
Overall 97.1/100- Academic reputation100
- Employer reputation100
- Employment outcomes100
- Faculty–student ratio100
- International students96.3
- Citations per faculty87.4
- Sustainability77
Scores out of 100, published by QS. Higher is better.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Extremely selective
- A general characterisation, not an admission rate.
- How to apply
- Through UCAS
Requirements
English proficiency
About IELTS 7.5 / TOEFL 110
Commonly IELTS 7.5 with 7.0 in each element, or equivalent.
Indicative — confirmSource: University of Cambridge(opens in a new tab)
Standardized testing
Varies — check policy
Many courses require a written admissions assessment.
Indicative — confirmSource: University of Cambridge(opens in a new tab)
Deadlines
UCAS application
Typically mid-October for entry the following autumn
Indicative — confirmSource: University of Cambridge(opens in a new tab)
These describe the usual timing from previous cycles. Exact dates change every year — confirm them on the official site before planning.
Tuition
Annual tuition (international)
Est. £25,000–£60,000 per year for international students, by course
Indicative — confirmSource: University of Cambridge Fees(opens in a new tab)
Scholarships & financial aid
Limited aid
Limited undergraduate support via the Cambridge Trust; wider graduate scholarships including Gates Cambridge.
Indicative — confirmSource: Cambridge Trust(opens in a new tab)
Related external scholarships
Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Applications typically open in August and close in early November
Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Universities abroad
- Deadline
- Announced with each call — the online window is short (often about three weeks)
Fully fundedIn person
- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- December or January, depending on course
Programs
- Natural Sciences
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Human, Social & Political Sciences
Fields: Natural Sciences · Mathematics · Engineering · Economics · Computer Science · Humanities · Law · Medicine & Health · Politics & International Relations
International students
Apply through UCAS plus an additional My Cambridge Application. Interviews may be online.
Application
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