# University of Cambridge — entry requirements, fees and how to apply

> Cambridge is one of the world's most selective universities; international undergraduates apply via UCAS by mid-October.

The University of Cambridge is a collegiate, research-intensive Russell Group university and one of the highest-ranked universities in the world. International undergraduate tuition is roughly £25,000–£65,000 per year (2025/26, course-dependent), with the mid-October UCAS deadline and most courses requiring an admissions assessment. Confirm all fees and requirements on Cambridge's official pages.

## Quick facts
- **Location:** Cambridge, England
- **Type:** Russell Group · collegiate
- **UCAS deadline:** Mid-October (year before entry)
- **Intl. undergrad tuition:** ≈ £25,000–£65,000 / year (confirm on fees page)
- **Admissions assessment:** Required for most courses

## Key takeaways
- Apply through UCAS by the mid-October deadline — the same as Oxford.
- Most courses require a written admissions assessment and an interview.
- International undergraduate tuition is roughly £25,000–£65,000 a year (2025/26), course-dependent.
- Cambridge is collegiate — you are assigned to one of 31 colleges.

## Overview
The University of Cambridge is a world-leading collegiate research university with 31 undergraduate colleges. It is among the most selective universities in the world and draws international students into a centuries-old academic culture. Students belong both to the university and to a college, which provides teaching, accommodation and pastoral support.

## Entry requirements
Cambridge typically requires A*A*A or A*AA at A-level (or equivalent international qualifications) plus subject-specific demands. Most courses require a written admissions assessment and an interview with college fellows. International students must also meet English-language requirements such as IELTS. Always confirm the exact requirement for your specific course on Cambridge's official course pages.

## Fees and scholarships
International undergraduate tuition ranges broadly — roughly £25,000–£65,000 a year for 2025/26 depending on the course, with medicine and clinical programmes at the top of the range. A college fee may also apply. Scholarship funding exists but is highly competitive. Confirm the current figures for your course and college on Cambridge's fees and funding pages.

## How Study UK Now helps you apply
Cambridge rewards meticulous preparation. Study UK Now provides an honest assessment of your profile against the specific course bar, coaches you for admissions assessments and interviews, and crafts a personal statement that demonstrates genuine subject passion — all well ahead of the mid-October UCAS deadline.

## Frequently asked questions
### How hard is it to get into Cambridge as an international student?
Cambridge is one of the most selective universities in the world. International students are very welcome, but competition is fierce — most courses receive many more strong applicants than there are places. High grades, strong admissions assessment results, a compelling interview and a well-evidenced personal statement are all essential. Early, structured preparation is critical.

### What is the Cambridge UCAS deadline?
The UCAS deadline for Cambridge is in mid-October the year before you start — the same as Oxford and much earlier than most UK universities. Some courses also have an admissions assessment registration deadline around the same time. Always confirm exact dates on Cambridge's website.

### How much does Cambridge cost for international students?
International undergraduate tuition is roughly £25,000–£65,000 a year for 2025/26 depending on the course — with clinical programmes at the top of the range. A college fee may also apply. Confirm the figure for your course on Cambridge's official fees page.

## Sources
- [University of Cambridge — fees and costs](https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/finance/fees) — University of Cambridge
- [University of Cambridge — applying to Cambridge](https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/applying) — University of Cambridge

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