About University
In 1209, an institute came into being when the scholars of Oxford left the town after a dispute with the townpeople. This institute, today known as the University of Cambridge, is the third-oldest university in the world in continuous operation. It consists of a confederation of Schools, Faculties, Departments, and Colleges. Each of the 31 Colleges operates under its own statutes and regulations, yet they play a crucial role in the University’s structure. Even today, the university continues to honour the legacy of intellectuals and monks of the bishopric church who once contributed to bestrewing knowledge upon the land.
The University boasts over 20,000 students and 12,000 staff hailing from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Every day at the University of Cambridge brings unique experiences. Students are integral members of both the University and an academic Faculty or Department. Additionally, they are part of a College community that provides both pastoral and academic support tailored to each individual.
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Popular Programs
- Computer Science
- Education
- Archaeology
- Classics
- Economics
- Design
- Geography
- History of Art
- History and Politics
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Mathematics
- Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Modern and Medieval Languages
- Human, Social, and Political Sciences
- Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic
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Scholarships
- Cambridge Trust
- College awards
- International Disabled Students' Fund
- Prince Philip Scholarship for applicants from Hong Kong
- Financial support for undergraduate international students
- Funding support for postgraduate students
- Student Funding Search
- Financial support for disabled students
- Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Intakes and Deadlines
The University of Cambridge has One Main Intake
The Fall Intake
Autumn Intake: The applications for the autumn intake close on 15th October.
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate applicants need a high school degree or equivalent qualifications (with a GPA of 3.8), a personal statement, two academic references (or letters of recommendation), and an English language proficiency test. The University accepts IELTS, Cambridge, and TOEFL, with a minimum score of 7.0 for IELTS, 193 for Cambridge, and 100 for TOEFL.
Graduate students typically require an undergraduate degree (with a minimum GPA of 3.8) in a relevant subject, a statement of purpose, two academic references(or letters of recommendation), and English language proficiency. The University accepts IELTS, Cambridge, and TOEFL, with a minimum score of 7.0 for IELTS, 193 for Cambridge, and 100 for TOEFL. Some research-based programs also require a research paper.
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