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Rachit Arora

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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.

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Kanika Pandey

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The Cambridge University admissions can be considered tough for international students, as the overall acceptance rate stands at 21.49%, which is even lower for international students, standing at only 15.45%

Overseas students are required to have a really strong profile to be considered for the University of Cambridge. The process involves making an application via the UCAS portal for undergraduates and the official website for the PG courses. 

The table below sheds light on the basic University of Cambridge admission requirements: 

StepDescription
Academic ExcellenceTop Class XII marks or a strong bachelor's GPA
English ProficiencyIELTS or TOEFL scores
ApplicationUCAS for undergraduates; Graduate Applicant Portal for postgraduates
Personal StatementWrite a standout statement
ReferencesSecure strong academic/work references
Admission Tests & InterviewComplete required tests and attend interviews
Research & DeadlinesKnow key deadlines and scholarship options
ExtracurricularsInclude activities, internships, and community work

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Ridhi

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For Fall 2024, the total number of students admitted to Cambridge University was 4,760 and 3,632 ultimately enrolled. The enrollment trends of the University of Cambridge can be checked from the table below for a compartive anlysis:

Year 

Application Received 

Students Admitted 

Acceptance Rate 

2024-2025 

22,153   

4,760 

21.4% 

2023-2024 

21,445   

4,553 

21.2% 

2022-2023 

22,470 

4,238 

18.8% 

2021-2022 

22,795 

4,260 

18.6% 

2020-2021 

20,426 

4,710 

23% 

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Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

Universiy of Cambridge is home to more than 10,000 international students representing over 140 different countries. They account for the 42% of the total student body at the university. The top 10 countries of origin of the students at Cambridge University are:

Country of Origin 

Headcount 

China 

2,582 

United States of America 

1,042 

Germany 

540 

India 

508 

Singapore 

505 

France 

293 

Canada 

289 

Italy 

270 

Ireland 

234 

Australia 

227 

Total International Students 

10,640 

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Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

The estimated cost of attendance at Cambridge University for 2025-26 is given below:

Particulars 

Average Monthly Cost of Living 

Cost in INR 

Food 

GBP 190 

INR 22K 

Accommodation (Covering Water, electricity and heating, cleaning, internet access, basic self-catering facilities) 

GBP 815 

INR 94K 

Personal items 

GBP 80 

INR 9K 

Social activities 

GBP 90 

INR 10K 

Study costs 

GBP 20 

INR 2K 

Miscellaneous 

GBP 45 

INR 5K 

Total Monthly Cost 

GBP 1,240 

INR 1.4 L 

Total cost for 12 months 

GBP 14,880 

INR 17.3 L 

Conversion Used: 1 GBP = INR 116.4 

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Ridhi

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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:

Archaeology (#1) 

Geography (#3) 

English Language & Literature (#1) 

Engineering – Chemical (#3)   

Marketing (#1) 

Mathematics (#4) 

Chemistry (#3)   

Psychology  (#4) 

Anatomy & Physiology (#3) 

Business & Management Studies (#5) 

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Akash Gaur

Contributor-Level 10

Cambridge & Oxford are the #1 & #2 ranked Law Schools in the United Kingdom as per the latest Shiksha Rankings.

There is not much to separate between them with almost identical acceptance rates & average graduate salaries.

When it comes to cost of studies, Oxford Law is arguably more affordable than Cambridge Law, offering law courses with lower starting costs.

A comparison between Oxford Law & Cambridge Law is given below:

Criteria

Oxford Law School

Cambridge Law School

Location

St Cross Building St. Cross Rd, Oxford OX1 3UL, United Kingdom

 23 King St, Cambridge CB1 1AH, United Kingdom

Average Starting Salary

INR 36.2 L

INR 40.2 L

Acceptance Rate

10%

14-17%

Popular Courses & Streams

Criminology, Intellectual Property Law,

Human Rights

Master of Law,

Corporate Law

Tuition Fees

INR 14 L-INR 54 L

INR 28 L-INR 47 L

Shiksha Popularity Ranking

#2 (in UK)

#1 (in UK)

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Anangsha Singh

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Oxford University and Cambridge University are some of the most reputed universities in the United Kingdom. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the University of Oxford has an overall ranking of #3 in the world. Whereas, the University of Cambridge has an overall ranking of #5 in the world as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings. Student must check all the important factors when choosing a university. Some crucial parameters include fees, location, programs, acceptance rate, and more. Check the comparison listed below between Oxford University and Cambridge University. This below comparison will help international students in gaining m

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Shruti Mishra

Contributor-Level 8

University of Cambridge offers a range of exceptional recreational facilities for students to make use of. Some of the notable ones are as follows:

  • University Sports Centre - Gym
  • Fenner's Cricket Stadium
  • Wilberforce Road Sports Ground - Athletics & Hockey Facilities
  • Squash & Fives Courts
  • Sports Hall
  • Strength & Conditioning Room
  • Team Training Room
  • Studios

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Nishtha Pruthi

Contributor-Level 8

University of Cambridge has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11.5:1, students get to interact one-on-one with the world class faculty. Some of the top programs for international students are:

  • English Language and Literature/Letters
  • Economics
  • Business Administration & Management, General
  • Law
  • Mathematics
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • History
  • Political Science and Government
  • Finance, General
  • Computer Science
  • Marketing
  • Sustainability Studies
  • International/Global Studies
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

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