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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
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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.
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As per a student review who graduated from the University of Cambridge, it feels like diving into Harry Potter world. Some of the great things that an Indian student will discover are:
- Formal halls for meals;
- Wonderful architecture and history;
- Multitude of departments; and
- Large international and Indian crowd.
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2 years ago
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Getting into Cambridge University can be an adventure of a lifetime, both personally and professionally. Check some tips for students starting their first semester at the University of Cambridge campus mentioned below
- Be humble and interact with as many people as possible;
- Attend as many as winter parties and formal halls;
- Try not to miss out on the classes. The University of Cambridge faculty is world-class so do not miss out on this opportunity;
- Last but not least, develop your personality.
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2 years ago
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Yes. Bursaries of up to £500 are available for undergraduate and PhD students. The Santander SME internship programme of Judge Business School helps fund work experience in start-ups or SMEs. Bursary scheme for undergraduates is for full-time permanent UG students. Bursary scheme for PhD students is available for those who wish to undertake unpaid or low-paid work experience in media, arts & heritage, and not for profit.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
Yes. Some of the services have been mentioned below:
- Career Planning Tools to explore various career options
- Academic Career Management that supports the research students in finding their correct academic career path
- Resources and practical advice on networking
- Recruitment tools for application preparation, CV, research statements, research proposals, cover letters, etc.
- Live workshops
- Online portal such as Handshake
- Alumni Careers Connect
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2 years ago
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To study LLM at Cambridge University, the applicants must meet the below-given entry requirements:
- A UK First Class Honors degree
- The minimum academic entry requirement for the Cambridge LLM course is a first-class bachelor’s degree from the UK university or the equivalent from an overseas institution. This means that the applicants should be generally placed well within the top 10% of law students in their jurisdiction
- Also, the applicants may apply during the final year of their first degree in Law. The successful applicants who are studying towards a law degree, other degree, or similar relevant qualification at the time their ap
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2 years ago
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For admission to Cambridge LLM, the applicants can apply through the University of Cambridge applicant portal. Before applying to LLM at Cambridge University, be ready with the following things:
- Academic transcripts
- CV / Resume
- Two academic references
- English language proficiency score
- Reasons for applying (5,000 characters)
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