The Cambridge application process is slightly different to other universities.
The steps below and the following pages will guide you through the process.
- Choose a Course.
- Check assessment requirements.
- Decide on your College.
- Submit your application.
- Interviews.
- Decisions.
Who can apply for Cambridge University?
Be a student at a state school or college in the UK. Be intending to make an application to Cambridge in October 2022. Be studying for qualifications at your school/college that meet the entry requirements for your chosen course at Cambridge. Be on track to achieve at least the minimum grades required for entry.
How much does it cost to apply to Cambridge?
Cambridge requires a $75 non-refundable application fee. We are able to pass your application on to the Application Committee for review after we receive the application fee. How did you hear about Cambridge School?
How can a foreigner get into Cambridge?
The standard candidate at Cambridge is expected to achieve A*A*A or A*AA (subject dependent) or 40-42 in the International Baccalaureate, with 776 in Higher Level subjects. Applicants may be required to achieve 7 in a particular subject, depending on individual circumstances.
Can an average student get into Cambridge University?
The University and Colleges are committed to offering admission to students of the highest academic ability and potential, and would rather admit a strong applicant from the pool than a weaker applicant who applied directly to them (or who was allocated through the open application system).
What is the age limit for Cambridge University?
There’s no age requirement for admission to Cambridge, although the vast majority of undergraduates are 18 years or older when they start their course. If you’ll be over 21 when you start your course you are classified as a mature student.
What are the requirements to study in Cambridge?
Typical offers are 40-42 points out of 45, with 776 in Higher Level subjects. Some Colleges may require 777 and/or a higher points total for some courses and applicants may be required to achieve 7 in particular subjects.
Can I study in Cambridge for free?
University of Cambridge Constituent Colleges
Browse free online courses in a variety of subjects. University of Cambridge courses found below can be audited free or students can choose to receive a verified certificate for a small fee. Select a course to learn more.
What grades do I need to get into Cambridge?
Cambridge usually requires A*A*A for most sciences courses and A*AA for arts courses or 40–42 in the IB, including core points, with 776 at Higher Level. AAA is usually required at Advanced Higher grade, for students in Scotland.
Can I apply to Cambridge directly?
Decide on your College
In your UCAS application, you can apply directly to one of our 29 Colleges or make an open application.
Do you need 4 A levels to get into Cambridge?
It’s not a stand-alone subject: it’s an addition to Maths. This. You don’t need 4 a levels to get in – this is repeatedly stated by Cambridge in all their materials. They do have to say this as not all schools will make it easy for students to start up with 4 A Levels.
Is Cambridge difficult to get into?
There are many higher education institutions with lower acceptance rates than Cambridge University. Despite this, an acceptance rate of 23% (21.4% for international applicants) still makes the school selective.
How many hours a day do Cambridge students study?
During term time, you’re expected to spend an average of 42-46 hours a week on your academic studies (including teaching/contact time and independent study), and you also need to undertake some work, such as further reading or research, revision or assignments, during the vacations.
Do Cambridge accept lower grades?
No. Oxford and Cambridge don’t guarantee places like that. In most cases, if not all, applicants will be required to take subject-specific tests set by the two universities, as part of the application process. It’s highly unlikely that anyone with four A*s will not do well in these, but it’s possible.
Is Cambridge better than Oxford?
However, there is a common perception that Cambridge is slightly better for sciences, while Oxford is marginally stronger for social sciences and humanities – but both Universities insist there is no significant difference.
Is there an entrance exam for Cambridge?
Cambridge’s pre-registration assessments (excluding LNAT)
The BMAT, ENGAA, NSAA and TMUA are organised by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing (CAAT) and are taken at a local authorised assessment centre. See the table above for test dates. For most UK students, the assessment centre will be your school or college.
How do I get a full scholarship at Cambridge?
To be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you must complete the section to apply for admission to a course and a College place and the Gates Cambridge part of the funding section. Gates Cambridge has access to the full application for admission and funding when reviewing applications.
Can you go to university without A Levels?
Yes, there are alternative routes to university if you don’t hold traditional A-levels, for example if you want to return to education after taking time away. Two of the most common paths are Access to Higher Education Diplomas (often referred to as ‘Access courses’) and foundation years.
What subjects is Cambridge famous for?
The University of Cambridge has topped the UK university league table for ten years, but is ranked in second place in our 2022 table. It features within the top ten for 45 subject areas.
It places first for 15 areas, including:
- Art & Design.
- Business & Management Studies.
- English.
- Music.
- Philosophy.
- Politics.
What courses is Cambridge best at?
University of Cambridge Subject Rankings
- #50. in Artificial Intelligence.
- #3. in Arts and Humanities.
- #6. in Biology and Biochemistry.
- #5. in Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology.
- #40. in Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems.
- #7. in Cell Biology.
- #62. in Chemical Engineering.
- #14. in Chemistry.
What subject is Cambridge best known for?
- Ranked among the world’s best for 40 subjects; in the top 10 for all but four of these.
- Ranked first in the world for arts and humanities.
- Third in the world for engineering and technology.
- Second for life sciences and medicine.
- Fourth for natural sciences.
- Second for social sciences and management.