Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | £29,052–£70,554/year (overseas undergraduate, 2026–27) |
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| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
The University of Cambridge, founded in 1209, is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world and ranks 6th in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Its graduates and researchers have collected more than 120 Nobel prizes, and its alumni include scientists, writers, politicians and business leaders from every continent. Studying here means joining a tradition of scholarship that stretches back eight centuries.
Course Fees
| Programme | Tuition fee (per year) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, overseas (2026–27) | £29,052–£70,554 | By subject group: humanities £29,052; mathematics £32,406; architecture, geography and music £38,010; engineering and computer science £44,214; medicine and veterinary medicine £70,554. A college fee of about £11,500–£14,950 a year applies on top. |
| Postgraduate (overseas) | Typically £26,000–£48,000 | Varies by course. The MBA costs £73,000. |
Living costs in Cambridge are significant, so students should budget carefully and look into the university’s international scholarships. Check the exact fee for your course on the official Cambridge fees page before applying: University of Cambridge official website.
Student Reviews
We do not publish student reviews written by us, and we do not invent ratings. Read what students and visitors actually say on the university’s real Google Maps reviews: University of Cambridge on Google Maps. If you have studied at Cambridge and want to share your experience with future applicants, tell us through our Admission Inquiry page.
Admission Process
Undergraduate applications are made through UCAS, with a deadline of 15 October the year before entry, followed by the university’s own application by 22 October. Admission is highly competitive, and applicants are usually interviewed before an offer is made. Study starts in October only. Undergraduate applicants need IELTS Academic 7.5 overall, with 7.0 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 110 with 25 in each section. Note: TOEFL tests taken after 21 January 2026 may need an additional Language Centre assessment — check the official English requirements page.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15 October (the year before entry) | UCAS deadline for undergraduate applications |
| 22 October (the year before entry) | University’s own application deadline |
| October | Study starts (October start only) |
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Placements and Careers
Cambridge does not publish a single overall placement or employment rate that we can verify, so none is given here. Graduate destinations are reported through the Graduate Outcomes survey — a national survey of graduates 15 months after they leave university, run by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency). The university’s careers service works with employers around the world, and Cambridge graduates are among the most sought-after by recruiters. See the official Cambridge website for the latest careers information.
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 place the University of Cambridge 6th in the world.
Campus Gallery
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Campus and Infrastructure
Cambridge is a small, historic city built around the university, with the River Cam, medieval colleges, markets and cycling everywhere. London is under an hour away by train. Every student belongs to one of 31 colleges, which provide accommodation, meals, libraries, sports and social life. Lectures and exams are run by the university, while the college is your home and community. This structure is part of what makes Cambridge different from most other universities, and it is why the total cost includes a college fee as well as the university tuition fee.
Faculties and Departments
Cambridge teaches across the arts, humanities, sciences and medicine, organised in six Schools. Its best-known courses include engineering, natural sciences, computer science, law, medicine and economics. Teaching is organised around small-group supervisions — weekly meetings with an expert in your subject — which give students far more personal attention than a typical lecture course.
Compare with Similar Universities
Compare universities side by side with our Compare Universities tool — pick any two universities and see their fees, rankings, intakes and degree levels together. Similar universities on this site: University of Oxford (QS 2026: 4th in the world), Imperial College London (QS 2026: 2nd in the world), and University of Edinburgh (QS 2026: 34th in the world).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do international students apply to Cambridge?
Undergraduate applications are made through UCAS, with a deadline of 15 October the year before entry, followed by the university’s own application by 22 October. Admission is highly competitive, and applicants are usually interviewed before an offer is made. Study starts in October only.
What English score does Cambridge ask for?
Undergraduate applicants need IELTS Academic 7.5 overall, with 7.0 in each element, or TOEFL iBT 110 with 25 in each section. TOEFL tests taken after 21 January 2026 may need an additional Language Centre assessment — check the official English requirements page.
How much is tuition at Cambridge for international students?
Overseas undergraduate tuition for 2026–27 ranges from £29,052 a year for humanities subjects to £70,554 a year for medicine and veterinary medicine, with engineering and computer science at £44,214. A college fee of roughly £11,500–£14,950 a year is charged on top. Postgraduate fees vary by course, typically between £26,000 and £48,000 a year, with the MBA at £73,000.
What is the college system?
Every student belongs to one of 31 colleges, which provide accommodation, meals, libraries, sports and social life. Lectures and exams are run by the university, while the college is your home and community. The total cost includes a college fee as well as the university tuition fee.
Are scholarships available for international students?
Yes — the university offers a range of scholarships for international students, including awards from the Cambridge Trust and college funds. Check the university’s funding pages on cam.ac.uk for the latest options and deadlines.
Scholarships
Gates Cambridge Scholarship — for postgraduate study at Cambridge; see the Gates Cambridge Scholarship on this site. The university also offers awards from the Cambridge Trust and college funds — check the funding pages on cam.ac.uk for the latest options and deadlines. Also see the scholarships listed on this site for study in the UK: Rhodes Scholarship, Chevening (closed 6 October 2026), GREAT Scholarships and Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. Open and closed status is shown on each scholarship’s own page; expired awards are never shown as open.
Address and Location
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TN, United Kingdom