BA (Hons) Archaeology 

at Cambridge University, Cambridge

As per the candidate's nationality, Cambridge University admission requirements differ and so do the qualifications for Cambridge courses. As an overview, students who are applying for undergraduate courses, need to apply through the UCAS portal. However, besides excellent scores in Class XII, students will need other additional qualifications such as College Board Advanced Placement Tests/ IIT JEE/ STEP/ Others. Students applying for postgraduate courses at University of Cambridge can apply via University of Cambridge Applicant Portal. University of Cambridge admission requirements for postgraduate courses are:

• Minimum of a good upper second class (good 2:1) honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent standard from an overseas university; and
• Completion of, or intermission from any current training or education course.

Cambridge University English Language Requirements:

• IELTS Academic – Usually a minimum overall grade of 7.5, usually with 7.0 or above in each element
• TOEFL (IBT) – Usually a minimum overall score of 110, with 25 or above in each element

International students can avail of many University of Cambridge scholarships including Gates Cambridge, Cambridge Trust, and many country-based scholarships. The total number of the scholarships available is over 500 which support 1.100 to 1,400 students annually.

The main focus fo these scholarships is mostly postgraduate funding which covers full tuition, living costs, travel, visa costs, and may have allowances for family or research expenses. 

The Cambridge University fees vary between INR 23 L and INR 72 L for first-year. The table below includes the first-year Cambridge University tuition fees of popular programs for Indian students:

Read more about the Cost of Studying in the UK for Indian Students

University of Cambridge offers 3 - 4 year Engineering programs in several specializations such as Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering, Bioengineering, Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, and more. The foundations of engineering are the focus of the first and second years of college, which help students make decisions when selecting their specialty in the third year. A few students get the chance to study abroad in their third year through exchange programs with the National University of Singapore and Ecole Centrale Paris. By the end of their third year, students must present an industrial experience.

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge have their tuition fees as per the program that applicants must pay. Oxford University courses fees varies from INR 13 L and INR 82 L for first-year. Mentioned below is the first-year fees of some popular programs at Oxford and Cambridge:

While you can apply for admissions at Cambridge, your application on the basis of your Class 12th performance alone is unlikely to be accepted, since thousands of applicants with much better academic backgrounds apply every year.

To boost the chances of admission, students are advised to secure exceptional scores in other tests such as SAT, Advanced Placement (AP) test, or a one year degree in any discipline from a recognised university in India.

University of Cambridge is globally renowned for offering world-class programs and attracts students from all over the globe. As per the Cambridge University reviews posted by students on Shiksha, the academic environment is top-notch, and the results are worth it. Reviews say that the teaching menthods are top-tier and the placement opportunities are good. Students have rated the university 5.0 stars for the quality of faculty.

No, Cambridge is not free for international students. Cambridge University tuition fee for international students is relatively on the higher side in comparison to home students. However, international students can always go for scholarships that the university has to offer. International students applying for undergraduate courses, at the University of Cambridge, can expect to pay anywhere in between EUR 24,507 - EUR 63,990. Whereas students, who wish to apply for postgraduate courses, can expect to pay on an average EUR 30,339. Students are however advised to go through the individual course page in order to check the exact fees and entry requirements.

Anyone who applies for a postgraduate degree at Cambridge can also apply to be considered for funding to help cover the cost of their education. However, the financial support available for international undergraduates is limited but at Cambridge several scholarships are available including Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust awards; College awards; and country-specific scholarships.

Cambridge Society of India offers a scholarship to meritorious Indian students to study at the University of Cambridge. This scholarship is offered to study undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral programs. Candidates with excellent academic record can apply for this scholarship.