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The University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Founded in 1209 and accorded a royal charter by Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the 2ndeminent University in the English-speaking world and the world's 4tholdest existing University.
The University emerged from an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. The two ancient& surviving universities share many common features and are often conjointly referred to as Oxbridge.
Cambridge University Press, the oldest university press in the world with one of the world's leading examining bodies, provides assessment to 8 million+ learners globally every year.
Hugh Balsham, Bishop of Ely, established “Peterhouse”, Cambridge's 1stcollege, in 1284. Many colleges were established during the 14thand 15thcenturies, but colleges continued to be established until modern times, although there was a gap of more than 200 years between the founding of Sidney Sussex in 1596 and that of Downing in 1800. The most recently formed college is Robinson, built in the late 1970s. However, Homerton College only attained full university college status in March 2010, making it the newest complete college (it was previously an "Approved Society" affiliated with the University).
After the Cambridge University Act, 1856 formalized the organizational mapping of the University, the study of many new subjects was initiated, such as theology, history and, modern languages. Resources mandatory for new courses in the arts, architecture and, archaeology were furnished by Viscount Fitzwilliam of Trinity College, who also established the Fitzwilliam Museum.
In 1847, Prince Albert emerged as Chancellor of the University of Cambridge after a close sweep with the Earl of Powis. Albert used his position as Chancellor to campaign successfully for reframed and more modern university syllabi, expanding the subjects taught beyond the conventional mathematics and classics to include modern history and the natural sciences.
Between 1896 and 1902, Downing College disposed of some part of its land to construct the Downing Site, with new scientific laboratories for anatomy, genetics and, Earth sciences. During the same period, the New Museums Site was constructed, including the Cavendish Laboratory, which has since moved to the West Cambridge Site, and other departments for chemistry and medicine.
The University of Cambridge began to accord PhD degrees in the early 20thcentury. The first Cambridge PhD in mathematics was granted in 1924.
The colleges and collegiate institutions of the University& their year of commencement are:
The University is spread into several sites where the different departments are placed. The main ones are:
Schools, Faculties & Departments
Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
School of the Biological Sciences
Veterinary School
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
Judge Business School
Department of Computer Science and Technology
Early September: UCAS Apply opens.
1 September: Application and transcript deadline for Organ Scholarship applicants.
11 September: Reference deadline for Organ Scholarship applicants.
1 October:
15 October:
22 October:
Early November: Written assessments (pre-registration required) taken - including BMAT, ENGAA, NSAA, and TMUA. Please check the Cambridge Admissions Assessment Testing website for assessment dates.
The majority of interviews take place in the first three weeks of December (some maybe a little earlier).
Winter pool takes place and decisions are posted to applicants. A small number of applicants may be asked to take part in a further interview.
25 January Foundation Year application deadline.
15 February: Choral Awards application deadline.
28 February: Instrumental Awards application deadline.
1 March: Mature students second round applications deadline.
A-Levels, IB, and other examinations are taken – including STEP, where required.
Grades & Grading System
| Letter Grade | Grade Point Value | Numerical Range |
| A | 4.00 | 93 to 100 |
| A- | 3.70 | 90 to 92 |
| B+ | 3.30 | 87 to 89 |
| B | 3.00 | 83 to 86 |
| B- | 2.70 | 80 to 82 |
| C+ | 2.30 | 77 to 79 |
| C | 2.00 | 73 to 76 |
| C- | 1.70 | 70 to 72 |
| D+ | 1.30 | 67 to 69 |
| D | 1.00 | 60 to 66 |
| F | 0.00 | 0 to 59 |
Credit (CR) is a grade representing content competence.
Undergraduate programs — equivalent to ‘D’ or better
Graduate and post-graduate programs — equivalent to ‘B’ or better
No Credit (NC) means that the student has not stood up to expectations and that the academic work will not be counted toward degree requisites. Aspirants who are granted a grade of “No Credit” in a required course are required to repeat the course.
“No Show” (NS) denotes that an aspirant did not attend a class and/or did not formally withdraw from a specific course. The student stands financially liable for the tuition.
Changes in Grade — Grades (including CR) are considered to be final unless clerical or procedural discrepancies have been made.
Grades of “Credit” or “No Credit” are awarded only for challenge exams, standardized exams and, skill development programs.
Graduate and Post-graduate Grades
Graduate and post-graduate courses grant passing grades of ‘B’ or better. Course-work below ‘B’ receives a grade of “No Credit”. Grades of “Credit” or “No Credit” may be an option for aspirants in specific courses.
An instructor may award an "Incomplete Grade” (INC) if the student has satisfactorily completed 67.0% or higher of the required work for the course, and the educator has agreed to consider pending work for submission before the end of the following term.
Squaring to the QS Top Universities Ranking of 2022, the University of Cambridge is at theNo.3 position with Stanford University. The University is ranked immediately after the University of Oxford, another esteemed university in the UK. Although the University is still a yearning for many students, its ranking has stooped continuously for the past five years.
The rank stooped from No.3 in 2016 to No.7 in 2020, but the University never gave up and attained the 3rd position in the 2022 rankings. One of the reasons for this embellishment is the excellent research accomplishment of the University which is determined by the number of citations published per faculty. As a result, the overall score attained by the University of Cambridge is 98.70 on a scale of hundred.
| The World Ranking 2022 | #=5 |
| CWUR World Ranking 2021-22 | #4 |
| CWUR National Ranking 2021-22 | #1 |
| CWUR Research Performance Rank | #10 |
| Graduate Employability Ranking by QS Top Universities 2022 | #11 |
| Financial Times Full-time MBA Ranking 2021 | #16 |
| US News Global Ranking 2022 | #8 |
Fees & Other Expenses
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
| M.B.A. (1 Course) | 12 Months | £ 56,995 |
| M.B.B.S. (1 Course) | 6 Years | £58,050 |
| B.B.A. (2 Courses) | 3 Years | £21,170to 22,230 |
| B.E./B.Tech. (11 Courses) | 3 to 4 Years | £27,700to 33,830 |
| M. Arch. (3 Courses) | 0.7 to 1.8 Years | £27,520to 33,710 |
| M.I.M. (14 Courses) | 0.7 to 1 Year | £27,520to 47,120 |
| M.S. (41 Courses) | 9 to 12 Months | £21,410to 37,600 |
| Other Courses(128 Courses) | 0.7 to 6 Years | £22,230to 58,040 |
Living Costs
This may vary depending on an individual’s lifestyle,preferences, and affordability (all figures are approximate in GBP)
| Cost Of Living for Students in Cambridge | |
| Rent | £450 to £850 |
| Food | £110 to £200 |
| Phone | £8 to £18 |
| Internet | £18 to £30 |
Applications & Selections
| UCAS admission statistics | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||
| Applications | 19,358 | 18,377 | 17,234 | 16,794 | 16,504 | 16,969 | 16,329 | ||||
| Offer Rate (%) | 24.30 | 24.80 | 31.20 | 33.80 | 33.50 | 32.50 | 32.20 | ||||
| Enrols | 3,527 | 3,464 | 3,479 | 3,439 | 3,429 | 3,424 | 3,354 | ||||
| Yield (%) | 75 | 76 | 64 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | ||||
| Applicant/Enrolled Ratio | 5.48 | 5.29 | 4.94 | 4.87 | 4.80 | 4.94 | 4.87 | ||||
| Average Entry Tariff | n/a | n/a | n/a | 226 | 592 | 600 | 601 | ||||
Application Fees: £20 (Single Course) and £26(Multiple Courses)
Application Process:
| Tests | Minimum Requirements |
| I.E.L.T.S. Academic | 7.50 overall with 7.00 or higher in each component |
| TOEFL iBT | 110.0 overall with each section 25.0 minimum |
| Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency | 200.0 |
| Cambridge English: C1 Advanced | 193.0 |
At Cambridge University, graduate programs are considered highly intricate and very intellectually demanding, with a large number of academic entry requisites. International students can opt for 160+ P.G. courses at the University of Cambridge. If yearning for any PhD courses at Cambridge, one will need to have a high level of motivation & dedication for the 3 or 4 years of full-time study. This includes a preliminary period followed by a progress assessment only after which the aspirant will be registered.
Application Portal: University Application Portal
Application Fees: £70; £150 for the MBA program
Admission Requirements:
Time taken to evaluate the application varies a lot depending on the degree type and applicant volumes. The admission results for undergraduate applicants are normally announced before the end of January. If the candidate is awarded a place, they will be notified by the concerned college, and applicants need to apply through U.C.A.S. Admission results for graduate programs are announced within 3 months of the deadline. Approval of the following authorities is mandatory for acceptance:
At the University of Cambridge, admissions verdicts are based exclusively on academic criteria, i.e. the candidate’s ability and potential. All inquiries related to the admission verdicts are dealt with by the University of Cambridge colleges on an individual basis.
If a college could not award a place to an aspirant because other more eligible candidates were also available, but the applicant was considered strong enough, then it may pass it on to other colleges for evaluation &consideration. Although one didn’t get admission to the first choice of college, one can be accepted by other colleges if they consider them eligible.
Here’s a list of student accommodations at Cambridge
Salaries at Cambridge are the most yearned for in the job market, irrespective of the economic fluctuations. For graduates, 90% of students receive job offers 3 months out of the University and 88% got employed 3 months out in 25+ different countries. The average salary across all colleges is about £90000+. Students say that Cambridge Judge Business school (M.B.A.) is about £85000 to £100,000.
The University of Cambridge Scholarships awarded to bachelor students are primarily offered as partial-cost scholarships. A large number of these Cambridge Trust Scholarships require applicants to meet the following criteria:
| Scholarship Name | Benefits | Eligibility |
| Cambridge Trust Scholarship (Undergraduate) | Fractional contribution towards tuition fees | Confirmation of admission to the chosen program |
| Prince Philip Scholarship | Tuition fee; stipend £4,500 per annum | Hong Kong national |
| Manmohan Singh Scholarship | Varies | Indian student; Enrolled in Cambridge B.A. program |
| Lucky OC SKET Cambridge Scholarship | Varies | Pakistan national |
| Rowan Williams Cambridge Studentship | Tuition fee; annual stipend | Submission of a complete personal statement |
| Khazanah Cambridge Scholarship | Tuition fee; Annual stipend; One return economy airfare | Malaysian nationals Under 20 years; Enrolled preferably in Business, Economics, biosciences, finance, Law, and Public Health |
University of Cambridge Scholarships for postgraduate programs are awarded based on the
| Scholarship Name | Benefits | Eligibility |
| Cambridge International Scholarship | University Composition Fee; Annual Stipend | Academic performance; research motivated |
| Cambridge Trust Scholarship (postgraduate) | Fractional tuition fee | Academic excellence |
| Inlaks Cambridge Scholarships | Tuition fee; Annual stipend | Indian nationals |
| Peter Kishor Chand Anand Cambridge Scholarship | £23,000 | Indian nationals; optedfor St. Edmund’s college as their first preference |
| Charter Cambridge International Scholarship | Tuition fee; Maintenance stipend | PhD. Students of St. Edmund’s College |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Scholarship | Tuition Fee; Stipend | Indian PhD students |
| NarotamSekhsaria Cambridge Scholarship | Varies | Indian Masters/Doctoral students in Social science, Humanities, Law, Pure and Applied Science |
| Pratibha M Singh Cambridge Scholarship | Varies | Indian student; Starting Cambridge LLM program |
|
Scholarship Name |
Benefits |
| Charles Wallace Trust Scholarship | Varies |
| Commonwealth Scholarship | Varies |
| Oxford and Cambridge Society of India | £1000 |
| Chevening Scholarship | Tuition fee, accommodation, and travel |
| Rotary Foundation Scholarship | Varies |
