Colleges in UK

The University of Cambridge MPhil is considered really prestigious in the world and very worth it for Indian students.

This programme is suitable for the students who wish to build skills and a solid foundation for a PhD or a high-research activity career. 

Only point Indian students should be cautious about is the cost of degree as MPhil from Cambridge can be an expensive affair with the tuition fee going as high as GBP 29.8K (INR 38.7L).

Without a doubt, it can be considered very tough to get into the University of Cambridge MPhil courses as an Indian applicant. 

The Cambridge admission criterion is quite tough and competitive for applicants. As per the latest stats, the acceptance rate for the Cambridge MPhil was barely 50%.

To get in, the students don't only have to be academically strong but also really good with research. 

The MPhil courses are offered at the University of Cambridge for Indian students who wish to excel in their careers. It is considered as one of the most prestigious 9 to 12-month full-time programs in the world.

With the QS ranking of #6 in 2026, MPhil courses at Cambridge for Indian students are offered in many areas of study such as -

• Digital Humanities
• Management
• Economics
• Machine Learning

Students can apply for De Montfort University scholarships directly via the official university website. The DMU Scholarship application can be submitting by following the steps listed below.

• Go to the DMU International Scholarship page
• Pick a scholarship and check eligibility
• Click on apply
• Complete the online application and upload the required documents
• Submit the application

De Montfort Uni will get back to you in a few weeks time with a scholarship decision via e-mail.

The scholarship deadlines are different for pretty much every scholarship offered by DMU UK. However, given below are the upcoming deadlines to apply for financial aid at De Montfort Uni, based on a student's preferred intake.

Students are advised to check the DMU Leicester Scholarships page to know more.

Yes, students can transfer from DMU Leicester to its Dubai campus. Students can apply for a transfer by submitting a DMU application form in PDF format to the DMU Uni mail address along with the supporting documents.

Students who meet the conditions below are eligible for a transfer -

• Completed or is in the process of completing the current year of study
• Pass all modules where results have been declared
• Have a clear attendance record in line with the DMU Dubai policy
• Have a clear financial record
• Have no significant issues as per their personal tutor

The university will get back with a transfer decision in a few weeks.

Yes, DMU University Leicester offers most Indian UG students a placement year as part of their studies. The placement year is usually in the 2nd or 3rd year of the programme and offers students the chance to work at some of the best companies in the UK and get work experience before they even graduate.

Students can get in touch with one of the Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors for more details.

Yes, Indian students can study at the De Montfort University in Leicester without IELTS. For that, they'll need to attain a mininum 70% in their Class 12th English exam or submit a Medium of Instruction Certificate from a recognised university.

Yes, the De Montfort University in Leicester has an active Indian student community. The community supports Indian students with integration in Leicester.

It also organizes several cultural events related to Diwali, Holi, and Bollywood and gives Indian students in UK a chance to come together.

DMU in Leicester offers all key support services to its international students. This includes online pre-arrival briefing that cover travel tips, document requirements, and Welcome Week activities.

The university also provides visa guidance, airport pickup, academic and personal wellbeing services to its students.