University of Cambridge
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University of Cambridge is in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £30,798–£70,554 (≈ US$40,800–93,500) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels A*AA or A*A*A, depending on course; IB Diploma 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Language: IELTS 7.5. Applying: application fee £60. Scholarships: 3 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £40,296 per year (≈ US$53,400) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts. Prince Philip Scholarship: only for students from RAE de Hong Kong (China). |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: A*AA or A*A*A, depending on course. IB Diploma: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ Reference: A-level grades A*AA (lowest offer last intake, Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion). English minimum: IELTS 7.5. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 oct (UCAS early deadline) |
| Where and how students live | Cambridge · 37 km from STN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). · 89% of graduates employed or studying (2022-23) |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you're not from a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UK Home Office), your English language skills must be good enough for you to: - take part in an academic interview - study a Cambridge course that is taught and examined in English”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“IELTS Academic – normally a minimum overall grade of 7.5, usually with 7.0 or above in each element”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “study a Cambridge course that is taught and examined in English”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Many applicants need to take a written or verbal test as part of their Cambridge application.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“If you're applying for 2027 entry, you may need to take a pre-registration test or a College assessment.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Cambridge Trust
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
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“The Cambridge Trust offers awards to overseas students, including affiliated students, who have been accepted for admission by a Cambridge College.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“You cannot apply for funding through the Trust until you've been offered a place at one of the Colleges.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“All awards are means-tested.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11College awards
- Who can receive it: Solo para estudiantes internacionales
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“Some Colleges offer partial financial support for overseas students.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Prince Philip Scholarship
- Who can receive it: Students from RAE de Hong Kong (China)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Fuentes (2)
“If you're a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region applying for a first degree at Cambridge, you're eligible to apply. The Scholarship offers cash awards and means-tested support for tuition fees and maintenance (living costs).”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“To apply for the Prince Philip Scholarship, you need to send your application at the same time as you submit your application to Cambridge.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Architecture, BA (Hons) and MArch Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Architecture, BA (Hons) and MArch”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Computer Science, BA (Hons) and MEng Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Computer Science, BA (Hons) and MEng”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Economics, BA (Hons) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Economics, BA (Hons)”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Engineering, BA (Hons) and MEng · 4 years Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The 4-year course is accredited by the Engineering Council and by all the major institutions.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Mathematics, BA (Hons) and MMath · 3 years (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you graduate after three years, you receive the BA degree.”www.maths.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The undergraduate course, called the Mathematical Tripos, is a three-year or a four-year course.”www.maths.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Medicine, MB and BChir Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Medicine, MB and BChir”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Natural Sciences, BA (Hons) and MSci Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Natural Sciences, BA (Hons) and MSci”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion, BA (Hons) · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Year 1 (Part I)”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Year 3 (Part IIB)”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion: A-level grades A*AA — lowest offer last intake Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Minimum offer level”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“A level: A*AA”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion: IB Diploma points 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level — lowest offer last intake Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Minimum offer level”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Application fee | £60 one-time (≈ US$80) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Most international applicants* are required to pay an application fee of £60.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Interview | Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “everyone who is made an offer will have been interviewed.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“If you do not attend your interview, you will not be considered for a place at Cambridge.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You will need to write a personal statement as part of your UCAS application.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Teacher recommendation: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Your school or college will need to submit a reference for you.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“If you submit your application without a reference from your school or college, your application will not be considered.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS early deadline — Application | 15 octFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For most applicants, the deadline for 2027 entry (or deferred entry in 2028) will be 15 October 2026 (6pm UK time).”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Architecture: £40,296 per year (≈ US$53,400) (2027–28 figure) Computer Science: £46,872 per year (≈ US$62,100) (2027–28 figure) Economics: £30,798 per year (≈ US$40,800) (2027–28 figure) Engineering: £46,872 per year (≈ US$62,100) (2027–28 figure) Mathematics: £34,356 per year (≈ US$45,500) (2027–28 figure) Medicine: £70,554 per year (≈ US$93,500) (2027–28 figure) Natural Sciences: £46,872 per year (≈ US$62,100) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | £11,970 per year (≈ US$15,900) (2027–28 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Fuentes (14)
“This document applies if you intend to apply to Cambridge to start your studies in 2027-28.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“B.A. Degree Home Students [2] International Students [3]”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Architecture [1] 10,050 40,296”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Computer Science [1] 10,050 46,872”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Economics 10,050 30,798”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Undergraduate tuition fees 2027-28”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Engineering [1] 10,050 46,872”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Mathematics [1] 10,050 34,356”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Medicine 10,050 70,554”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Natural Sciences [1] 10,050 46,872”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“For 9 months, you should need around £11,970”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Below you'll find indicative costs for 2027-28.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Accommodation is guaranteed for 3 or 4 years for individual students without children.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“You don't need to apply for accommodation separately.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Housing available during breaks | No Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “You will likely need to vacate your room over the summer vacation and sometimes between terms.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Typically, you won't have to pay 12 months of rent per year. Our accommodation contracts are around 27 to 39 weeks.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “In Architecture, Design, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences subjects, you may continue onto an advanced undergraduate degree leading to a Masters qualification (M.Arch, M.Des; M.Eng; M.Math; M.Sci).”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 89% (2022–23 figure) (reference) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “89% of our students who responded to the Graduate Outcomes Survey were in work or further study within 15 months of graduating.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The Graduate Outcomes Survey records the outcomes of students who completed their studies between August 2022 and July 2023.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Cambridge |
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| Nearest major airport | London Stansted Airport (STN), about 37 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q35794 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).