University profile
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, GB
- Acceptance
- 21%
- Intl. tuition / yr
- $44,000
- Students
- 24,000
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading research universities, tracing its history to 1209. Its collegiate system — 31 colleges — gives students a close-knit academic community within a world-class research environment. Cambridge consistently ranks #1 or #2 globally alongside Oxford.
Admission requirements
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GPA / score (p25 / p50 / p75)
40 / 41 / 42
Tests (ib_total)
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Language minimums
IELTS 7.5 · TOEFL 110 · Duolingo 135
Required grades
40–42/45
HL scores matter more than overall total. 776 at HL is baseline for competitive courses. IB Math Analysis & Approaches HL required for engineering/science.
Costs (international)
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- Tuition / year
- $44,000
- Living costs / year
- $14,400
- Housing / year
- $9,000
- Estimated total / year
- $67,400
Application deadlines
Dates are indicative — verify with the official admissions office.
- Closed
UCAS Cambridge Deadline
2025-10-15 · global
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