University of Cambridge Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

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.

Both the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford offers quality medical education at an affordable tuition fee. The below table includes the tuition fee for a foreign student to study medicine at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford:

The University of Cambridge fees for master's programme vary from INR 26 L to INR 73 L as per the programme and the Oxford University fees for master's programme vary from INR 26 L to INR 83 L. We have mentioned below the University of Cambridge and Oxford first-year tuition fees for MBA and MSc:

Oxford MBA and Cambridge MBA are one of the best institutes in the world and in the world to do MBA programs at. The Oxford and Harvard MBA are on the top MBA universities in the world by QS MBA ranking in 2024. Both provide unqiue curriculum which foster students with great knowledge. Both of them are best ranked universities to study in the UK for international students. They offer the best Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme to students with better placement opportunities. Below is the comparison for Oxford MBA and Cambridge MBA:We have compared them below in terms of their MBA fees, ranking, and placements:

Oxford University and Cambridge University are two top 10 universities in the world. They offers quality LLM programme in multiple specializations to students. Look at the table below for a comparison between these three in terms of their world ranking and LLM fees -

International students can avail of many University of Cambridge scholarships which includes 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 of these scholarships is mostly postgraduate funding which covers full tuition, living costs, travel, visa costs, and may have allowances for family or research expenses. 

As an Indian student, you would have to provide additional qualifications over your Class 12th scores. This can be good scores in SAT, AP, or 1 year of the UG studies at a recognised Indian college or university. Application based on Class 12th scores alone, is unlikely to be accepted.

Indian applicants applying to the University of Cambridge are required to meet the academic as well as English language requirements in order ro secure admission in the university. Given below are the University of Cambridge entry requirements:

Undergraduate Courses:

Indians who want to take admission to the University of Cambridge in the undergraduate courses must have completed Class 12. Apart from this, students must have the minimum scores or grades in the number of subjects as applicable to different boards. In short, if students wish to apply to a University of Cambridge undergraduate course, then they need to be studying towards a qualification of an equivalent standard to A levels and be hoping to achieve top marks in it.

Postgraduate Courses:

University of Cambridge minimum requirement for admission to postgraduate courses is a professional bachelor’s (at least 4 years) in professional subjects like Architecture, Agriculture, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Computer Applications, Fine Arts, Engineering, Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Law, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Planning and Technology from any institution recognised by Ecctis OR Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (3 - 4 years) from a well-ranked institute with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3 or higher.

To take admission to the University of Cambridge, the applicants have to take either the GMAT or GRE. As such, there is no specific score range but the university’s current reported average GMAT score is around 687 with the median at 700  (Mid-80% range is 630-740). Note that the GMAT or GRE score must be valid at the point of application (scores are valid for five years).

A total of 48 subjects at Cambridge University rank among the list of top 10 subjects in the world. A few of these top ranking courses provided by the university along with their ranks are given below:

Cambridge University possesses around 77 university sports clubs, which offer exceptional sports facilities, including gyms, studios, and sports fields. Some of the athletics and recreation facilities offered to students include a gym, strength & conditioning room, multi-purpose room, sports hall, squash courts, team training room, fives courts, athletics track, hockey ground, indoor cricket school, pavilion & conferencing facilities, cricket ground, tennis ground, and more.

Students get to participate in sports such as Archery, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Cycling, Dance, Fencing, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Judo, Karate, Martial Arts, Polo, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Squash, Tennis, Trampoline, Volleyball, Waterball, Yachting, and many more.

Cambridge University is one of the most prestigious universities around the globe and is situtated in the beautiful city of Cambridge, England, UK. Studying in this university has its own perks and there's a lot to do apart from studying. Mentioned below are some of  the best things for University of Cambridge students to do on weekends:

• Visit some of the most beautiful and culturally rich museums such as the Fitzwilliam, the Anthropology museum, and the Earth Sciences Museum;
• Enjoy concerts, music festivals, events and more;
• Go out for Karaoke nights, bowling, movies, and more;
• Volunteer at animal shelters, community service, and help tend to public events;
• Visit places that hold historical values, churches and more;
• Get to know the people around; and
• Participate in co-curricular activities on campus.

If an Indian applicant has submitted the Cambridge University application successfully, then a preliminary screening will take place to filter the right candidates, after which the students will be prompted to appear for an interview. Given below are the guidelines for admissions -

• For the entry 2026, the Cambridge University interviews are scheduled between Dec 1 and Dec 19, 2026. 
• These interviews are conducted online.

The Law Faculty at Cambridge offers a very well known, internationally respected LLM program. This course offers highly qualified and intellectually outstanding students the opportunity to pursue their legal studies at an advanced yet supportive environment. 

LLM course at the University of Cambridge attracts students of the highest caliber, from both common and Civil Law jurisdictions.

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. 

According to unofficial sources, the University of Cambridge acceptance rate is 21.49% for the Class of 2028. In short, getting into the University of Cambridge is extremely difficult. On average across all subjects, the university has itself stated that it usually receives six applications per place, but naturally, there is variation between courses. Generally, admissions tutors at the University of Cambridge consider all of the information available in the application before making any decisions. However, academic performance carries the greatest weight. In all, each application is considered individually and holistically by the University of Cambridge and the factors given below are considered -

• Academic record;
• Personal statement (SOP);
• School / college reference;
• Any written work submitted;
• Performance in any written assessment;
• Contextual data; and
• Performance at interview.

Three Indian Prime Ministers studied at the University of Cambridge namely Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi, and Dr. Manmohan Singh. Other Indians who studied at the University of Cambridge are given below - 

• Srinivasa Ramanujan: Indian Mathematician
• Harivansh Rai Bachchan: Hindi Poet (Father of Amitabh Bachchan)
• Prathiba Singh: Sitting Judge of Delhi High Court
• Amartya Sen: Nobel Prize-winning Economist
• Zia Mody: Indian Corporate Lawyer and Businesswoman

In order to study Master in Finance at the University of Cambridge, the following given minimum requirements have to be met -

• Undergraduate academic achievement: At least a high UK 2:1 or equivalent. Any degree subject is potentially eligible. However, if students did not study a finance-related subject at the undergraduate level, on rare occasions, students may have to submit GRE or GMAT score to show their quantitative ability. Indian students are advised to check the minimum requirements as the grades required for the MFin are likely to be higher than the minimum 2:1 equivalent mentioned on the university’s website
• Professional Experience: A minimum of two years’ graduate work experience in a Core Finance or Finance-related role
• English language proficiency: IELTS (7.5 with no element below 7.0), or TOEFL (110 with no element below 25), etc.
• Maths and Stats proficiency: A willingness to reach the required level of Maths and Statistics
• Skills and Competencies
• Three references: an academic reference, a supervisor reference, and a peer / team member reference

For many of the subjects at the University of Cambridge, it is important for Indian students to submit portfolios or written work right before the interview. 

The applicants can submit their application via the 'My Cambridge Application' portal before the UCAS deadline. 

The specific course requirements can be different as per the portfolios. For Architecture or Fine Arts, a portfolio is required. And written work for Humanities or Social Sciences.

Getting into Cambridge University can be an adventure of a lifetime, both personally and professionally. Check some tips for students starting their first semester at the University of Cambridge campus mentioned below           

• Be humble and interact with as many people as possible;
• Attend as many as winter parties and formal halls;
• Try not to miss out on the classes. The University of Cambridge faculty is world-class so do not miss out on this opportunity;
• Last but not least, develop your personality.