Colleges in UK

University of Cambridge MBA is one of the most popular courses offered by the university and students across the globe desire to pursue this course. Mentioned below are some of the unique features of Cambridge University MBA:

• Business school excelling in research and teaching;
• Global companies recruit MBA students: 94% of the university's the latest class was employed 3 months out, in 24 countries, with an average package salary of GBP 96,429 (INR 1 Cr);
• Experiential, team-based learning;
• Diverse, experienced and academically-abled candidates: University of Cambridge attracts the most able candidates – the mean average GMAT score for the MBA current class is 690;
• Interpersonal skills will also be developed; and
• Students shall also become skilled in the practice of management and core business principles in a global context.

Conversion Rate: 1 GBP = INR 120.46

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.

Cambridge University fees for Indian students for some of the popular programs can be checked from the table given below: 

Living Costs

• Undergraduate: In 2023-24, the minimum estimated resources required in Cambridge for the year (excluding tuition and college fees) is around £12,400, depending on the lifestyle
• Postgraduate: For 2023/24, the minimum cost of living is £17,668. This sum is budgeted to cover food, rent / accommodation, domestic bills, books, travel around Cambridge, personal computer equipment, etc. Other additional costs may also be applicable as per the course

Read: Cost of Living for International Students in UK

For Oxford University admissions, the selection criteria specified below are followed:

Undergraduate Admissions

• Applications are evaluated by the University of Oxford’s tutors using the selection criteria for each course
• The academic tutors look for the academic ability and potential of students. They look for students with a deep interest in the subject to which they are applying
• At Oxford, extra-curricular activities are not considered at the time of evaluation of the application, unless they are relevant to the course to which an applicant is applying and help to demonstrate the selection criteria for the selected course

Graduate Admissions

• Oxford University graduate application is academically evaluated against the entry requirements for the course. The applications are relatively assessed in terms of the quality of previous academic excellence and future potential in comparison with the applications received from other applicants for that particular course
• The University of Oxford seeks to admit the very best applicants. Note that meeting the entry requirements may not be enough to guarantee a place and competition for places is very strong
• The University of Oxford departments receive many more excellent applications than they have places available, so it is crucial to take care of the application in order to showcase academic achievement and future potential