BA (Hons) Natural Sciences 

at Cambridge University, Cambridge

A Levels stand for advanced level, and they are UK-based academic qualifications that are taken by students between the age group between ages of 16 to 18 years. They focus on in-depth knowledge of particular subjects and are recognised by Cambridge and the rest of the world. As an international student, these levels are not required, but the candidate must have passed with the highest scores possible. 

The University of Cambridge offers a wide range of courses for international students across various disciplines. Some of the popular courses taken by the international students are Science, History, Theology, Politics, Medicine, Law, and Engineering. For undergraduates, courses like Arts and Humanities, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Law, social Science, Natural Science, and more are popular. On the other hand, most postgraduate applicants take part in courses like Advanced Chemical Engineering, Advanced Clinical Practice, AI Ethics and Society, History, and more.

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:

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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

Yes, international students can take part in the undergraduate programs after completing their 12th. Students need to fulfill the basic eligibility by holding a proof of high school completion, and submit certain mandatory documents, including academic transcripts of their qualification, standardized test scores (ACT/SAT), and demonstrate their English language proficiency. Students must perform exceptionally well in class XII, and may need to submit scores from the College Board Advanced Placement, IIT JEE, or STEP to get admission.

Cambridge offers a range of Arts, Sciences, and Humanities courses. While studying at Cambridge, students can choose from the list of the following courses:

The University of Cambridge offers various courses to international students. As per a renowned ranking body, the fields relevant to medicine are more popular among students, including Molecular Biology and Genetics, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cell Biology, and more. Students can check the table below for the University of Cambridge best courses along with the subject rankings:

Yes,  Rajiv Gandhi, an Indian Politician is an alumni of the University of Cambridge. He served as the 6th Prime Minister of India from 1984 -1989. He joined the Trinity College at Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Later, in 1966, he returned to India and became a professional pilot for Indian Airlines. During his stay at Trinity, Gandhi joined the Cambridge University Boat Club.

It is tough to be a part of the University of Cambridge admissions because this university is quite selective in finding the best candidates. As a result, international students are required to have a competitive GPA. According to some unofficial sources, a competitive GPA for a Cambridge application is 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

In total, 3 Indian prime ministers went to Cambridge University to complete their higher education. Mentioned below are the details: