Cambridge

An MBA from the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford is a highly prestigious and intensive one-year program. The Oxford MBA offered under the Said Business School is ideal for students looking for roles in consulting, impact investing, and Global Brand Recognition. 

The Cambridge MBA is good for roles in Tech, Healthcare, and Entrepreneurship. It also has a smaller cohort for MBA and slightly lower tuition. As per QS Subjects Ranking 2026, Global MBA program by Cambridge ranks at #7 which is ahead of the Oxford MBA ranking of #12. 

The University of Cambridge consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. As per the QS World Rankings 2027, the Cambridge ranking is #6.  

According to Shiksha Popularity rankings 2026, Cambridge University is ranked #2 in the UK and #5 in the world. 

Look at the rankings by other ranking bodies for the University of Cambridge - 

• US News and World Report 2025: #5
• The Guardian 2026: #3
• The Complete University Guide 2027: #1 in the UK 
• Times Higher Education 2026: #3

The University of Cambridge consistently ranks among the top universities in the world. As per the QS World Rankings 2027, the Cambridge ranking is #6.  

According to Shiksha Popularity rankings 2026, Cambridge University is ranked #2 in the UK and #5 in the world. 

Look at the rankings by other ranking bodies for the University of Cambridge - 

• US News and World Report 2025: #5
• The Guardian 2026: #3
• The Complete University Guide 2027: #1 in the UK 
• Times Higher Education 2026: #3

In pure numbers, the Harvard University admissions are way more competitive than the University of Cambridge. 

At Harvard, the acceptance rate remains around 3% to 4% every year because of a large pool of highly qualified candidates. On the contrary, the Cambridge acceptance rate stands around 21% each year. So, does this mean, it is easier to get into Cambridge?

Maybe. The reason being they both follow very different admission criteria. While Harvard reviews an application holistically, the University of Cambridge admissions are more academically centric. 

The University of Cambridge issues conditional offer letters to Indian students who have completed class 12th recently. The Indian final board exams do not really follow the Cambridge timelines. 

So, a conditional offer ensures that the applicant has met the high academic standard before finalizing their seat at the university.

Under the University of Cambridge admissions, the Supercurricular activities are very subject-specific engagements that are not limited to your school syllabus.  

So, what actually counts as the Supercurricular activities? Look at the list given below - 

• Read beyond your class textbooks (foundational academic books, research papers or publications)
• Complete MOOCs related to your subjects 
• Participate in challenges and olympiads which are verifiable
• Complete independent projects, research essays, and coding side projects 

Yes, the University of Cambridge does extremely well and is strong in STEM fields (Mathematics, Physics and Engineering).

These programs offered are highly rigorous and globally recognised for Indian students. 

Look at the Cambridge University subject rankings given below - 

• Mathematics (QS ranks it #3)
• Physics (QS ranks it #5)
• Engineering (THE ranks it #5)

Almost all UG programs at the University of Cambridge start in the month of October, however there may be some limited flexibility in the PG programs available here. But for Indian students, the October start date is strict. 

The students are always required to start the University of Cambridge applications via the UCAS by 15th of October of the previous year. 

The University of Cambridge is known for its top ranking, great reputation and its research. Yes, Cambridge is generally ranked #2 in the UK and mong top 5 in the world every year. 

Look at the table given below for the Cambridge University rankings -

The University of Cambridge is among the the highest-ranked universities in the world and getting into any of the courses available at this university is a matter of pride as all of the courses are ranked among the top 10. 

Given below are the top courses ranked by The Complete University Guide 2026 - 

• Architecture (#2)
• Biological (#1)
• Chemical Engineering (#1)
• Civil Engineering (#1)
• Law (#1)