University of Cambridge

Yes, the University of Cambridge offers a large variety of scholarships for its Indian students. Cambridge University offer merit-based scholarships at both UG and PG levels. The University of Cambridge most popular scholarship for Indian students are listed below-

The University of Cambridge is one of the best universities for higher education in the UK. The cost of attendance for Indian students can vary from one student to another. University of Cambridge cost of living for Indian student is listed below-

The University of Cambridge is one of the finest universities in the UK. Cambridge University offers programs at UG and PG levels for its Indian students. The University of Cambridge tuition fee may vary from one programme to another. The University of Cambridge annual tuition fee for UG and PG programme is listed below-

Multiple Cambridge University scholarships can be accessed by Indian students. The best thing is that these are fully funded and also partial ones available here. 

Indian students can apply for the following scholarships, take a look - 

• Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship (UG)
• Cambridge Trust (UG)
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship (MBA)
• The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Indian Scholarship (PG)

Gates Cambridge is the highest sought-after scholarship and the amount of it can go as high as INR 90 L. 

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)

No, typically, the University of Cambridge does not allow Indian students to apply if the admission deadlines have passed (usually Oct 15). 

This is a strict deadline that applies to all Indian students. It is the case because Cambridge also has to move on to the next application steps like interviews and issuing CAS. 

No, while the University of Cambridge and Harvard University are two of the most well-known universities in the world, one is not equal to the other. Look at the inferences made below - 

• As per US News,  Harvard is ranked #1 in the global universities category and the University of Cambridge is at #5 in the same category. 
• Harvard USA is ranked better than Cambridge UK
• If an Indian student is looking for admission at the best, they should probably go for the first one. 

As per the US News rankings, the University of Oxford is ranked lower than Cambridge University for all years. Given are the pointers for comparison -

• In the year 2025, the Cambridge University rank has slightly improved from what it was in the last year.
• On the other hand, it has remained the same for Oxford.

Look at the table of comparison for both unis -