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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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 Hong Kong. |
| 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: Oct 15 (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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“study a Cambridge course that is taught and examined in English”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesSources (2)“Many applicants need to take a written or verbal test as part of their Cambridge application.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Cambridge Trust
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (3)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“All awards are means-tested.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11College awards
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: International students only
Sources (1)
“Some Colleges offer partial financial support for overseas students.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Prince Philip Scholarship
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Hong Kong
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
Sources (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Architecture, BA (Hons) and MArch Source (1)“Architecture, BA (Hons) and MArch”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Computer Science, BA (Hons) and MEng Source (1)“Computer Science, BA (Hons) and MEng”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Economics, BA (Hons) Engineering, BA (Hons) and MEng · 4 years Source (1)“The 4-year course is accredited by the Engineering Council and by all the major institutions.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Mathematics, BA (Hons) and MMath · 3 years (reference) Source (2)“If you graduate after three years, you receive the BA degree.”www.maths.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The undergraduate course, called the Mathematical Tripos, is a three-year or a four-year course.”www.maths.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Medicine, MB and BChir Natural Sciences, BA (Hons) and MSci Source (1)“Natural Sciences, BA (Hons) and MSci”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion, BA (Hons) · 3 years Source (2)“Year 1 (Part I)”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Year 3 (Part IIB)”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 Source (2)“Minimum offer level”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“A level: A*AA”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion: IB Diploma points 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level — lowest offer last intake Source (2)“Minimum offer level”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Application fee | £60 one-time (≈ US$80) Source (1)“Most international applicants* are required to pay an application fee of £60.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Interview | Required Source (2)“everyone who is made an offer will have been interviewed.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Application requirement | Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (1)“You will need to write a personal statement as part of your UCAS application.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Teacher recommendation: Required Source (2)“Your school or college will need to submit a reference for you.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS early deadline — Application | Oct 15Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | £11,970 per year (≈ US$15,900) (2027–28 figure) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (14)
“This document applies if you intend to apply to Cambridge to start your studies in 2027-28.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“B.A. Degree Home Students [2] International Students [3]”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Architecture [1] 10,050 40,296”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Computer Science [1] 10,050 46,872”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Economics 10,050 30,798”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Undergraduate tuition fees 2027-28”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Engineering [1] 10,050 46,872”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Mathematics [1] 10,050 34,356”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Medicine 10,050 70,554”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Natural Sciences [1] 10,050 46,872”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“For 9 months, you should need around £11,970”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Below you'll find indicative costs for 2027-28.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ 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) Source (2)“Accommodation is guaranteed for 3 or 4 years for individual students without children.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You don't need to apply for accommodation separately.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Housing available during breaks | No Source (2)“You will likely need to vacate your room over the summer vacation and sometimes between terms.”www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 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 Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 89% (2022–23 figure) (reference) Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| 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).