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University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom

University of Cambridge is a university in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom, ranked QS #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June/July 2026; confirmed by QS results page and Cambridge alumni news, 7 July 2026). 169 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: October and September.

The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209. It is a collegiate research university with 31 colleges and about 24,900 students from 144 countries, and it ranks 6th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Cambridge says Bangladeshi applicants with the HSC alone will not be competitive. Students need A Levels, the IB, five or more AP tests at score 5 together with an HSC GPA of 5.00, or a first year of university study outside the UK. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS by 15 October, with College interviews in December. Bangladeshi nationals do not pay the £60 undergraduate application fee or the postgraduate application fee. For postgraduate study a 2:1 is usually the minimum: a Bangladeshi 4-year bachelor's needs a CGPA of 3.5/4 from a 'prestigious' university or 3.75/4 from other universities. Fees are high (overseas undergraduate tuition is £30,798–£70,554 a year for 2027 entry, plus an annual College fee). Undergraduate funding is limited and means-tested, but postgraduates can compete for Gates Cambridge and Cambridge Trust scholarships.

  • Founded 1209; described by the University as the fourth-oldest university in the world; 31 constituent colleges
  • Ranked 6th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with perfect scores of 100 for employment outcomes and academic reputation
  • 126 Nobel Prize laureates among alumni and affiliates (Cambridge at a glance)
  • Rated Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
  • Automatic application-fee waiver for Bangladeshi nationals at undergraduate (£60) and postgraduate level
  • Gates Cambridge: around 70 full-cost postgraduate scholarships a year for non-UK citizens (fees, £23,152 maintenance in 2026-27, airfare, visa and IHS)
  • Overseas undergraduate tuition fee is fixed for the duration of the course

Courses (169)

Frequently asked questions

Where is University of Cambridge located?

University of Cambridge is in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East of England, United Kingdom.

What courses does University of Cambridge offer?

University of Cambridge lists 169 courses on UnifinderAi, such as BA (Hons) Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic, BA (Hons) Archaeology, BA (Hons) Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, BA (Hons) Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion and VetMB Veterinary Medicine. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.

What are the tuition fees at University of Cambridge?

Published fees at University of Cambridge: UG Group 1 – Arts/Humanities, Economics, Law, History (2027 entry, per year, excl. College fee) £30,798; UG Group 4 – Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Management Studies (2027 entry, per year, excl. College fee) £46,872; UG Group 5 – Medicine/Veterinary Medicine (2027 entry, per year, excl. College fee) £70,554; PG taught – MPhil in Population Health Sciences (2026-27 entry, overseas) £43,296; UG annual College fee, highest (2026-27, Murray Edwards; range £11,500–£14,950) £14,950. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.

What English language score do I need for University of Cambridge?

The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 7.5. Accepted English tests include IELTS and Cambridge English.

When are the intakes at University of Cambridge?

University of Cambridge runs intakes in October and September. The intake currently open for applications is October 2027 (UG UCAS deadline 15 Oct 2026; PG applications for 2027/28 open, funding deadlines 8 Dec 2026 / 6 Jan 2027).

Does University of Cambridge offer scholarships?

Yes. For example: Gates Cambridge Scholarship (Full cost: University Composition Fee + £23,152 maintenance for 12 months (2026-27 rate) + economy airfare + visa and IHS); Cambridge Trust scholarships (postgraduate) (Full-cost and part-cost awards (amount varies)); Cambridge Trust undergraduate awards (Means-tested, usually partial (amount varies)).

How do I apply to University of Cambridge?

The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Cambridge course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment