University of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 24,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1209
Overview
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious universities, founded in 1209. It comprises 31 Colleges, 6 Schools and over 150 Faculties and Departments. With more than 24,000 students from over 140 countries, Cambridge is committed to contributing to society through education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.
Fields of study
- Natural Sciences
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Law
- Medicine
- History
- Architecture
- Philosophy
- Languages
- Geography
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Archaeology
- Education
- Music
- Theology and Religion
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Design
- Linguistics
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Human Social and Political Sciences
- History of Art
- Veterinary Medicine
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS)
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 / year
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science, BA (Hons) and MEng (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Economics, BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Education, BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Engineering, BA (Hons) and MEng (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Law, BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Medicine, MB and BChir (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Natural Sciences, BA (Hons) and MSci (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.