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~9,600
International students (40%)
World leader in sciences and mathematics
~9,600 (40%)
Isaac Newton Charles Darwin Stephen Hawking Alan Turing Manmohan Singh
Indicative cutoffs and deadlines. Always confirm on the official admissions page.
A-Levels A*A*A – A*AA IB 40–42 IELTS 7.5 TOEFL 110+ Subject test Course-specific
UCAS + My Cambridge Application + course-specific assessment + interview. India 12th: 90–95% typical for science; STEP for Maths.
Michaelmas (Oct) — UG Oct 15 (UCAS)
PG (most) Dec 1 / Jan 7 / Mar (rolling)
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Scholarships matched to University of Cambridge or UK. Check eligibility on the official page before applying.
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
official ↗ PG · Outstanding academic ability; postgraduate · Full tuition + maintenance allowance
Full funding
All levels · Automatic based on nationality and residency · £500–£2,000 reduction
£2,000
All levels · Minimum 60% or equivalent in previous studies · £2,000 discount
£2,000
All levels · Early application for September/January intakes · Up to £5,000 fee reduction
£5,000
UG · Financial need + academic merit · Full tuition or £9,000–£26,000/yr
Full tuition
UG · Students from low-income countries unable to afford UK study · Full tuition + college fees + grant
Full funding
PHD · Top doctoral candidates · Full tuition + £21,000/yr stipend
Full funding
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships
official ↗ UG · High academic standing; financial need · £5,000/yr toward tuition
£5,000/yr
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★★★★★
1 student review · avg from testimonials
Undergraduate (UG)
Undergraduate ₹12L – ₹25L / year Postgraduate ₹15L – ₹35L / year Living Costs (London) ₹12L – ₹15L / year Living Costs (Outside) ₹9L – ₹12L / year Visa Fee £490 Health Surcharge (IHS) £776 / year
Visa Type Student Visa (Tier 4) Graduate Route 18 months post-study (post Jan 2027) CAS Required Yes (Confirmation of Acceptance) Financial Proof £1,334/month (London), £1,023 (outside)
Major Intake September Secondary Intake January Application System UCAS (Undergraduate) Personal Statement 3-question structured format (new) References Academic reference required
★★★★★
MPhil Engineering · Class of 2023
"As an Indian student, Cambridge was the best decision I made. The supervision system, the libraries, the intellectual atmosphere — it's everything you dream of."
Pros
Supervision system World-class libraries Diverse community
Cons
High tuition for internationals Formal dining culture takes adjustment
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Times Higher Education Rankings (the_ranking)
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