BA (Hons) Computer Science 

at Cambridge University, Cambridge

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:

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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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.

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

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.

To increase their chances of being accepted to the University of Cambridge, international students must meet the fundamental selection requirements. Subject qualification, age, academic background, opinion, and other factors may be among the criteria. To get admitted to the institution, students must fulfill several requirements. The following are the fundamental requirements for admission to the University of Cambridge's B.Tech program:

Academic qualifications: The class 12 school leaving certificate is not enough to join the university. Students must have taken a few exams for diverse specializations in Engineering. Some of those are discussed below:

·       College Board Advanced Placement Tests - offers for all Cambridge courses and may be made conditional on achieving grades of 5 in five or more Andhra Pradesh Tests

·       IIT-JEE (Advanced) - offers for Chemical Engineering, and Natural Sciences (Physical) and may be made conditional on a rank of <2000 in the IIT JEE (Advanced)

·       STEP - offers for Mathematics will be conditional on achievement in the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP). STEP may also be required for offers for other subjects, such as Computer Science, Engineering, and Economics, where attainment equivalent to A Level Mathematics and/or Further Mathematics cannot be demonstrated by any other means.

Students' quality: The university also takes into account students who possess analytical, critical thinking, and opinion-forming abilities as well as those who are curious, self-assured, passionate, and enthusiastic about the subject.
Entry requirements: To be admitted to any College of Engineering, students must have an A level or IB upper level in mathematics and physics.

The University of Cambridge B.Tech tuition costs range between INR 36L and INR 42L. Students can expect to pay around INR 41L for popular programs like Computer Science; Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering; Electrical and Electronics Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering. The tuition cost for popular B Tech programs is given below:

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.

Yes. As per the unofficial source, the university ranks 6th among the best global universities, 2nd in the Best Global Universities in Europe, and 2nd in the Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom. This university would be the best recommendation to study as the tuition cost of many of the programs lies within INR 36 L, which is much more affordable than many universities in the UK. Additionally, the university is presently home to nearly 7,000 international students, demonstrating its dependability.

The University of Cambridge is way better than the Ecole Polytechnique based on the rankings and academic structure. As per the Qs Rankings 2024, the University of Cambridge ranked 5 while the position of École Polytechnique is 38. However, the rankings of both universities are good and students who are looking for an affordable option can choose Ecole over the University of Cambridge. The tuition cost of Engineering at the University of Cambridge ranges between INR 36L and INR 42L whereas at Ecole the cost is around INR 16L.