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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
To apply to the University of Cambridge, students must follow the application process as specified by the university. Undergraduate applications to Cambridge University can be made via UCAS, whereas, postgraduate applications can be submitted via the applicant portal of the university. Given below are the steps to apply to the University of Cambridge.
Undergraduate
- First of all, choose a course
- Then, check the assessment requirements
- Then, select the college in the UCAS application
- After this, submit the UCAS application. Soon after the submission of the UCAS application, the applicants will be mail
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
University of Oxford and University of Cambridge are both a part of the top 5 universities in the world and students across the world desire to study here. In QS World University Rankings, Oxford Uni has secured the rank #3 in Best Global Universities. Whereas Cambridge Uni has been ranked #5 in the same category.
Also, in both the rankings awarded by Times Higher Education (THE) and US News & World Report, Oxford University beats Cambridge University. Students can refer to the table below for Oxford University rankings and Cambridge University rankings as mentioned in the prominent bodies:
| Ranking Body, Category & Year | University of Oxford Rankings | University of Cambridge Rankings |
|---|---|---|
| QS Rankings - Best Global Universities 2025 | #3 | #5 |
| THE - World University Rankings 2025 | #1 | #5 |
| US News & World Report - Best Global Universities 2024 | #4 | #5 |
New answer posted
a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
As per some experts, given below is the non-exhaustive list of the UK universities that are good besides Oxford and Cambridge. This list is based on international recognition, research excellence and employer reputation.
- Imperial College
- London School of Economics
- University College London
- King’s College London
- The University of Edinburgh
- The University of Glasgow
- Durham University
- University of Nottingham
- Queen’s University, Belfast
Also, note that the answer to this question will be very subjective as it is really competitive to get into the University of Oxford and Cambridge University. Another review on this has quoted that some
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, University of Cambridge is ranked #5 in Best Global Universities, making it the fifth-best university in the world. It has seen an increase in its global rankings over the last five years, accounting for a move from rank #7 in 2020 to the fifth spot in 2025.
In the Times Higher Education - World University Rankings 2025, Cambridge holds a commanding #5 position.
As per the US News & World Report Rankings, the university is ranked #8 in Best Global Universities, #2 in Best Global Universities in Europe, and #2 in Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom.
New answer posted
2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
QS World University Rankings by Subject have placed Cambridge University in the top 10 globally for 38 subject areas. Some of the top ranked Cambridge University courses are given below.
| Cambridge University Programs | QS Subject Rankings 2024 |
|---|---|
Archaeology, Modern Languages | #1 |
| Linguistics, Anatomy & Physiology, English Language & Literature, Materials Science, and Mathematics | #2 |
| Chemistry, Geography, Classics & Ancient History, Chemical Engineering, Anthropology, Law & Legal Studies, and Psychology | #3 |
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2 years ago
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2 years agoContributor-Level 7
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