Infrastructure

There are 31 autonomous colleges under the university which are all located in the city of Cambridge. Some of the popular colleges include Trinity College, Christ’s College, Jesus College, St. John’s College, Darwin College, Clare Hall, Corpus Christi College, Emmanuel College, and more.

The University of Cambridge is globally renowned for its research facilities and impact. It offers interdisciplinary research centers that cover areas like cardiovascular disease, cancer, data-driven discovery, energy, conservation, infectious diseases, global food security, neuroscience, language sciences, public health, and more. The language of instruction at the University of Cambridge is English.

Academic

The admission cycles on October 15, which is the deadline for submission of applications. The University of Cambridge admission process involves the following:

1. Course selection.

2. College selection.

3. UCAS application or direct application.

4. Submission by 15th October.

5. Deadlines may vary for International, Foundation year, and Mature students.

6. Submit academic transcripts if required.

7. Take the written assessment test.

8. Learn the admission decision.

9. Go through admission assessments.

10. Final interviews.

The University of Cambridge admission requirements include the following:

1. Class XII with additional qualifications including STEP, College Board Advanced Placement Tests, IIT-JEE, etc.

2. 90% or more in five or more subjects for CISCE/NIOS/CBSE (Grades of A1).

3. 95% and higher marks in State Boards.

4. English language requirements.

The University of Cambridge's acceptance rate is 21%. The university offers 30 undergraduate programs that cover more than 65 subject disciplines. There are above 300 postgraduate programs available at the university. Popular courses include the following:

1. Biology and Biochemistry.

2. Arts and Humanities.

3. Cell Biology.

4. Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology.

5. Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems.

6. Chemical Engineering.

7. Civil Engineering.

8. Chemistry.

9. Biological and Physical Sciences.

10. Mathematics.

11. Medicine.

12. History.

13. Geography.

14. Linguistics.

15. Law.

16. English.

17. Classics.

Every year works out to 120 credit points for a full-time undergraduate program.

The college calendar is the following:

Year	Full Michaelmas Term	Full Lent Term	Easter day	Full Easter Term
2021-22	Tues 5 Oct – Fri 3 Dec	Tues 18 Jan – Fri 18 Mar	17 Apr	Tue 26 Apr – Fri 17 Jun
2022-23	Tues 4 Oct – Fri 2 Dec	Tues 17 Jan – Fri 17 Mar	9 Apr	Tue 25 Apr – Fri 16 Jun
2023-24	Tues 3 Oct – Fri 1 Dec	Tues 16 Jan – Fri 15 Mar	31 Mar	Tue 23 Apr – Fri 14 Jun
2024-25	Tues 8 Oct – Fri 6 Dec	Tues 21 Jan – Fri 21 Mar	20 Apr	Tue 29 Apr – Fri 20 Jun

Extra-curriculars, diversity

More than 40% of students at the University of Cambridge come from outside the United Kingdom (UK). The institution has more than 80 societies and clubs along with various sporting opportunities like football, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, table tennis, kickboxing, and more. Other facilities include studios, a gymnasium, sports hall, a strength and condition room, group fitness classes, squash courts and physiotherapy, and sports pitches. Some of the top societies include those dedicated to charity and community, drama, music, media, politics, dance, cultural and religious groups, games, food, drink, etc.

Career/Professional

91% of students found work or future study opportunities in 15 months of their graduation. It is one of the top five universities in the UK for graduate opportunities. Cambridge students get employment assistance along with guidance, dedicated customer support, employer connections, and workshops. The Careers Service also offers opportunities for work experience, internships, networking opportunities, and the alumni database GradLink helps connect with illustrious alumni working in various industries. Graduates at the institution usually work in several industries like social work, education, finance, and legal activities.

There are career advisers for students along with opportunities like connecting with employers and understanding the job market. There are events galore along with skill sessions, employer presentations, vacancies on Handshake, and more.

University of Cambridge is connected with the industry in many different ways including

1. Collaborative research

2. Sponsored research studentships

3. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

4. Industry-academic secondments

5. Long-term strategic partnerships

6. Training and professional development

The list of famous alumni includes the following names:

1. Charles Darwin, Scientist

2. Arianna Huffington, author co-founder of The Huffington Post

3. Robert Oppenheimer, Scientist

4. Charles, Prince of Wales

5. Ian McKellen, Screenwriter-Businessperson

6. Hugh Laurie, TV producer, and director

7. Alan Turing, logician, and mathematician

8. Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of India

9. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India

10. Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate

Financial

Here are the tuition fees for the 2022 session:

Group	Courses	Tuition Fee
1	Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic; Archaeology; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Classics; Economics; Education; English; History; History and Modern Languages; History and Politics; History of Art; Human, Social, and Political Sciences; Land Economy; Law; Linguistics; Modern and Medieval Languages; Philosophy; Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion	£23,340 (~INR 23 lakhs)
2	Mathematics	£26,031 (~INR 26 lakhs)
3	Architecture; Geography; Music	£30,537 (~INR 31 lakhs)
4	Chemical Engineering; Computer Science; Engineering; Management Studies; Manufacturing Engineering; Natural Sciences; Psychological and Behavioural Sciences	£35,517 (~INR 36 lakhs)
5	Medical and Veterinary Science (including for this purpose the Second M.B. and Second Vet. M.B. Examinations)	£60,942 (~INR 61 lakhs)

Average living costs may be roughly £11,440 (~INR 12 lakhs) per year, as per the university’s recommendations.

Disclaimer! All course fees/salaries/expenses are indicative.

Top UK Universities

University Name	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	University Type
University of Oxford	17.50%	4	Public
University of Cambridge	21%	2	Public
Coventry University	32.00%	700	Public
University of East London	56%	1000	Public
University of Hertfordshire	70%	1000	Public
University of Birmingham	13.5%-15%	91	Public
Imperial College London	14% - 15%	6	Public
University of Glasgow	74.30%	100	Public
University of Leeds	77%	86	Public
University of Leicester	71.20%	279	Public
University of Bristol	67.00%	61	Public
Kings College London	13.00%	37	Public
Birmingham City University	50%-53%	1200	Public
Brunel University	70%	412	Public
Teesside University	31%	1001	Public
University of West London	4.00%	107	Public
University of Roehampton	42.00%	1577	Public
University of Portsmouth	90.00%	750	Public
Queen Mary University of London	43.60%	125	Public
Northumbria University	65.00%	651-700	Public
De Montfort University	45.00%	1000	Public
Cardiff University	20%	187	Public
Middlesex University	57%	799	Public
Nottingham Trent University	15%	1000	Public
University of Nottingham	11%	114	Private
University of Westminster	18%	1702	Public
Leeds Beckett University	80%	1200	Public
University of Strathclyde	42.00%	325	Public
University of Exeter	87.50%	163	Public
University College London	26.00%	8	Public