
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 23%
- Students
- 24,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1209
Overview
Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious research universities, located in Cambridge, England. The university comprises 31 Colleges, 6 Schools and over 150 Faculties and Departments, with more than 24,000 students from over 140 countries. Cambridge's distinctive collegiate system places every student in a College, providing a close-knit academic community alongside the wider university. The university's renowned supervision teaching system — small-group tutorials with expert academics — is central to the Cambridge experience. Cambridge offers over 30 undergraduate courses covering more than 65 subject areas, as well as a wide range of postgraduate programmes including PhDs, MPhils, MBAs and specialist master's degrees. The university has a strong record of research excellence and graduate employability, with 89% of responding graduates in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022-23). Students have access to over 100 libraries including the University Library holding 9 million items, 9 specialist museums and collections, world-class sports and cultural facilities, and more than 70 sports clubs and societies.
Fields of study
- Natural Sciences
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Law
- Medicine
- History
- Architecture
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Geography
- Archaeology
- Education
- Music
- Veterinary Medicine
- Theology and Religion
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Human Social and Political Sciences
- Design
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Anglo-Saxon Norse and Celtic
- History of Art
- Classics
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Michaelmas 2026, Michaelmas 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@cam.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
£20,000 – £38,000 / year
From about $25,400 / year
Domestic students
£9,535 – £10,050 / year
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, BA (Hons) and MArch (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
| Computer Science, BA (Hons) and MEng (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
| Economics, BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
| Education, BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
| Engineering, BA (Hons) and MEng (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
| Law, BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
| Medicine (Graduate Course), MB and BChir (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
| Medicine, MB and BChir (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | Varies | Oct 15, 2026 | October |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
