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Location
Cambridge, UK
Founded
1209
Total Students
20,000+
Acceptance Rate
21%
QS Ranking
#2 Global
Notable Alumni
120+ Nobel Prizes
Why Cambridge?
Discover what makes Cambridge the world’s premier institution
Intellectual Excellence
Cambridge leads globally in research and innovation with world-class faculty pushing the boundaries of knowledge in every discipline.
College System
The unique college system provides intimate teaching, supervision tutorials, and vibrant residential communities that foster deep intellectual engagement.
Breakthrough Research
Access to cutting-edge laboratories and research opportunities where you’ll work alongside world-leading academics on transformative projects.
Global Leadership
Join an extraordinary network of alumni who are leaders in science, politics, business, and the arts across the world.
Popular Programmes
Explore the most sought-after degrees at Cambridge
Natural Sciences
Flexible science degree with physics, chemistry, biology options
Engineering
Broad engineering education leading to specialization
Economics
Rigorous economics with mathematics and theory
Mathematics
Advanced mathematics from foundations to specialization
Law
Legal studies leading to professional qualifications
Computer Science
Theory and practice of computing and AI
Master of Philosophy
Research-focused advanced degree programmes
PhD Programmes
Doctoral research opportunities across all disciplines
Admission Requirements
What you need to successfully apply to Cambridge
Academic Requirements
- A-Levels: A*AA minimum (typically A*A*A for most courses)
- International Baccalaureate: 40-42 points
- GPA: 3.9+ for US applicants
English Language
- IELTS: 7.0-7.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT: 100+ points
- Cambridge: Grade A (190+)
Subject-Specific Tests
- STEP (Sixth Term Exam Paper) – Mathematics, Physics
- TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission)
- ESAT (Engineering Subject Assessment Test)
- Medicine: UCAT and BMAT
Deadlines & Application
- Application Deadline: October 15
- Supporting Documents: By following January
- Interviews: December-January
- Platform: UCAS (UK) or Cambridge Direct (International)
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