University of Cambridge in Cambridge, United Kingdom
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University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Undergraduate strengths: Mathematics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science. Taught primarily in English.

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The decision

Is University of Cambridge right for you?

Best for students who

  • love a genuine academic challenge and thrive when the bar is set very high
  • enjoy a traditional, collegiate environment steeped in its own rituals
  • want research intensity and to be taught by people writing the field
  • enjoy a classic student town where the university is the heart of Cambridge
  • are targeting high graduate earnings early in your career
  • are set on Mathematics, Engineering, Natural Sciences

Maybe not for you if you

  • want a relaxed, low-pressure admissions process
  • want a huge modern city campus
  • prioritise big-city nightlife and a huge modern urban campus
  • are on a tight budget without scholarship funding
  • want a subject well outside Mathematics or Engineering

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Undergraduate courses

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Undergraduate entry requirements

A*A*A at A-Level; IELTS 7.5; admissions assessments; competitive interview.

Entry requirements last verified 15 February 2026.

What these grades mean
  • A-Levels (UK) โ€” UK upper-secondary qualifications, graded A*-E. AAA = three subjects at grade A.
  • IELTS โ€” English language test scored 0-9. Most universities want 6.0-7.5 overall.

Costs (per year)

  • Annual undergraduate tuition (international): โ‚ฌ37,000 โ€“ โ‚ฌ67,000
  • Annual undergraduate tuition (home): โ‚ฌ10,500โ€“โ‚ฌ10,800
  • Living: โ‚ฌ13,000 โ€“ โ‚ฌ17,000

Home fees are typical national rates. Fees last verified 15 February 2026 โ€” always confirm on the official site.

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Salary data last verified 15 February 2026.

Typical graduate salary: โ‚ฌ55,000โ€“โ‚ฌ95,000/yr

Housing & city

Student wellbeing

Most universities provide free or low-cost counselling, GP access for international students, and dedicated international-student offices for visa and settling-in support. Look for the "Student Services" or "Wellbeing" section on the official site for the latest hours and contacts.

Clubs & activities

Expect 100+ student societies covering sport, debate, performing arts, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture. Major intake fairs run in the first weeks of term โ€” joining one society early is the fastest way to build a friend group abroad.

Around campus & Cambridge

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Visa โ€” United Kingdom

Student visa (Tier 4 / Student Route)

Required for non-UK/Irish nationals studying a course longer than 6 months. Apply up to 6 months before your course starts.

~3 weeks (priority 5 working days) ยฃ524 + IHS health surcharge (ยฃ776/yr)
  • CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the university
  • Proof of funds covering tuition + living costs
  • English language certificate (e.g. IELTS UKVI)
  • TB test (some countries)
  • Valid passport

Closest airports

  • STN ยท Stansted
    ~50 km from Cambridge
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