You need to submit your UCAS application by 15 October (6pm UK time) – our institution code is CAM C05. Please note: Earlier or later deadlines may apply for Mature Students, Foundation Year and Organ Scholarship applicants.
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At what age can you apply to Cambridge?
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.
How can I get admission into Cambridge University?
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. Please see our course pages for details of the IB requirements at individual Colleges.
Can I apply to Cambridge after the deadline?
Meeting the deadline means that your application will receive equal consideration from your chosen universities and colleges. You can still apply after the deadline, if the course has places available, but your application won’t be guaranteed to get equal consideration. So what counts as meeting the deadline?
When should I apply for Oxford and Cambridge?
If you want to study at Oxford, you need to apply a year before the start date of your course by completing an online UCAS application form. Applications open in May so you can start work on the form from then. You won’t be able to submit your application until early September.
Do you need 3 A * for Cambridge?
The standard admission requirement for UK universities is three A Levels. Cambridge International AS & A Levels are recognised as a passport to success in education, university and employment. Students we have who have taken Cambridge International A Levels do very well at our campus.
Do you need all A * for 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.
How can I increase my chances of getting into Cambridge?
6 top tips for winning a place at Oxford or Cambridge:
- Act quickly. Unlike all other universities, the deadline for Oxbridge applications is October, almost a year before the course starts.
- Do your research.
- Create a perfect personal statement.
- Prepare for the admissions tests.
- Be interview ready.
- Be flexible.
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?
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).
How long does Cambridge take to respond?
As Cambridge interviews typically take place in the first three weeks of December*, most applicants will receive their email invitation to an interview during middle-to-late November. Additionally, the infamous Cambridge decision letters are posted to applicants around mid-January** the following year***.
Why cant you apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year?
Can you apply to both Cambridge and Oxford? Unfortunately, no. You cannot apply to Cambridge and Oxford in the same admission year. The sheer volume of applicants who want to attend one of these universities would make it logistically impossible to evaluate all the applications.
Can you apply to 2 Cambridge?
Q. Can I apply for more than one course? Yes, you can apply to as many courses as you wish. Please note, however, that you must complete a separate application form for each, and upload all the supporting documents required for each course even if that means uploading some of the same files multiple times.
How difficult is it to get into Cambridge?
Although the average Cambridge acceptance rate is 15.7%, this rate is inevitably lower for its most competitive courses. These courses include Medicine, Computer Science, Architecture, Economics, Engineering, and Law. The acceptance rate for Computer Science, for example, is just 10%.
Who gets more applicants Oxford or Cambridge?
In 2019, there were 11,765 applications to Cambridge colleges, while a massive 23,020 students applied to Oxford University. This could explain why their acceptance rates appear to be so different. In 2019, 3,280 students were admitted to Oxford University, compared to just 2,579 at the University of Cambridge.
What GCSE do you need for Cambridge?
Additional Entry RequirementsTaking Maths AND Physics at A Level, IB, Scottish Highers or equivalent; OR Maths at AS/A Level AND a Level 3 vocational course in an Engineering discipline. Additional Entry RequirementsStudents should have achieved a 7, 8 or 9 (A/A*) for GCSE English Language and/or Literature.
Does Cambridge accept a * a * b?
> Cambridge International AS and A Levels qualifications are accepted by all UK universities. > Competitive courses require 3 good A Levels (e.g. Grades A*- B)..
Can you fail Cambridge exams?
There are no pass or fail levels in the individual papers. Your marks for each paper are added together to calculate your result for the whole examination. We have made enhancements to the way we report the results of our exams because we believe it is important to recognise your achievement.
Is A-Level Maths hard?
Maths is renowned as one of the toughest A-Level subjects. You’ll focus on three areas – Pure Maths, Mechanics and Statistics. This can sometimes feel like you’re doing three subjects rather than one, which can be hard to keep up with. You’ll need a minimum grade of 6 in your GCSE Maths to be able to take this subject.
What subjects is Cambridge good for?
- Ranked among the world’s best for 42 subjects; in the top 10 for all but three of these.
- Ranked second in the world for arts and humanities.
- Second for engineering and technology.
- Fourth for life sciences and medicine.
- Third for natural sciences.
- Fourth for social sciences and management.
Is the Cambridge test hard?
Proficiency Is A Tough Exam But Far From Impossible For Diligent Students. To sum up, if you can study the book on your own and do lots of practice exams you are in a good position to pass the exam. It goes without saying that it will be easier if you have already passed the First Certificate and Advanced exams.