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University of Cambridge campus

🇬🇧 UK · Cambridge

University of Cambridge

  • Russell Group
  • Apply via UCAS
  • Est. 1209
UCAS offer rate
21.4%Cohort: 2025
Tuition per year
₹36,62,921International students
Students
22,565Enrolled
Best ranking
#1Psychology

About

Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research institution. Its 800-year history makes it the fourth-oldest surviving university in the world and the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Cambridge serves more than 18,000 students from all cultures and corners of the world. Nearly 4,000 of its students are international and hail from over 120 different countries.

Admissions planning estimate

14.4% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 10.8%–18%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

UCAS 2025 international main-scheme offers/applications (rounded counts). Conditional offers are not enrolments. Course requirements and applicant grades remain separate; no placement-rate multiplier.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / Main Scheme: 21.4% (4,940/23,105; 2025). Rounded UCAS provider/application counts, all subjects; conditional offers are not enrolments. Official source

International / Main Scheme: 14.4% (1,230/8,565; 2025). Rounded UCAS provider/application counts, all subjects; conditional offers are not enrolments. Official source

UCAS offer rate

21 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2025. This is not your personal chance.

What a year costs

₹36,62,921 per year

Tuition by who is paying

Home (UK) ₹12,02,187
International ₹36,62,921

Outcomes and support

38%
International

One teacher for every 11.3 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Where it ranks

Longer bar, higher rank. Drawn on a log scale so #5 and #500 fit on one chart.

Psychology #1
Computer science #2
Life sciences #2
Clinical & health #2
THE World #3
Guardian (UK) #3
Arts & humanities #3
Law #3
ARWU World #4
Education #4

Key dates

  1. UCAS deadline 15 Oct 2026 Passed
  2. Next intake September

Every detail

Admissions

UCAS placement rate (legacy)15.9%
UCAS offer rate (2025)21.38%
International offer rate (2025)14.36%
Total Applicants23100
Accepted Applicants3670
Apply ViaUCAS
Next IntakeSeptember
UCAS Deadline2026-10-15
Russell GroupYes
Personal Statement RequiredYes
References RequiredYes

Entry Requirements

Standard A-Level OfferA*AA–A*A*A
A-Level Offer Verified1
IELTS Minimum Overall7.5
IELTS Minimum Component7.0
IB Offer (points out of 45)41
Source NotesCambridge: CBSE A1 in five subjects, arts courses at ~20 colleges only; 2026-27 ₹36,63,000–₹55,75,000 + college fee

Cost

Home Tuition₹12,02,187
International Tuition₹36,62,921

Academics

Established Year1209
Total Students22565
International Students %38%
Student/Faculty Ratio11.3
THE World Rank3
QS World Rank6
ARWU World Rank4
Guardian Rank3

Subject Rankings (THE)

Computer Science2
Engineering5
Business & Economics6
Arts & Humanities3
Physical Sciences5
Social Sciences7
Law3
Life Sciences2
Clinical & Health2
Education4
Psychology1