University of Cambridge: A Detailed Overview

Established in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the fourth-oldest university in the world and is ranked third globally by the QS world university rankings. Over the years, the University of Cambridge has established over 150 departments and 31 colleges and 6 schools. The six schools are — Technology, Physical Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences. 

These schools and departments altogether have over 25,000 students who come from across 143 countries, making the institution diverse. Over 41% of the student population are international students. However, this does not indicate any leniency in granting admission. In the year 2020, the number of student applications was around 19,500, out of which only 4600 students were presented with offers. That is a mere acceptance rate of 23%, which indicates the University of Cambridge is a rather difficult university to get into. 

The university also prides itself on its notable alumni. Some of Cambridge’s alumni are Sir Issac Newton, Francis Beacon, Slyvia Plath, Alan Turing and many more. 

While this was a quick glance at the University of Cambridge, let us delve into the specifics. Let us begin with eligibility criteria for the University of Cambridge. 

University of Cambridge: Eligibility Criteria 

• You must have an aggregate score of 60% to 70% in academics. 
• You must have a valid and good GMAT or GRE score.
• You must have cleared the English proficiency test such as TOEFL or IELTS. 
• You must have a well-drafted Statement of Purpose (SOP) and Letter of Recommendation (LOR).

While we have listed the general eligibility criteria, it is important to note that these may vary depending on the postgraduate program of your choice. We will now take a look at the courses offered by Cambridge.  

University of Cambridge: Courses Offered 

The courses offered by various schools or faculties at the University of Cambridge are as follows: 

School/Faculty	Courses
Cambridge Judge Business School	Master of Business Administration
	Master of Finance
Faculty of Law	Master of Law
Arts and Humanities	Master of Philosophy in Politics and International Studies
	Master of Philosophy in Architecture and Urban Studies
Physical Sciences	Masters of Science in Physics
	Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics
Technology	Master of Philosophy in Advanced Computer Science
	Master of Philosophy in Scientific Computing
Clinical Medicine	Master of Philosophy in Medical Science
Humanities and Social Sciences	Master of Philosophy
	Master of Philosophy in Development Studies
	Master of Philosophy in Sociology

As you can see, we have listed about two to three courses offered by each school. However, this list is not extensive as the University of Cambridge offers over 300 postgraduate courses. 

University of Cambridge: Fee Structure

The fee structure of the courses offered at the University of Cambridge is as follows: 

Courses Offered	Fee Structure in INR
Master of Business Administration	INR 62,50,000
Master of Finance	INR 50,00,000
Master of Law	INR 33,00,000
Master of Philosophy in Politics and International Studies	INR 33,00,000
Master of Philosophy in Architecture and Urban Studies	INR 35,00,000
Masters of Science in Physics	INR 31,80,000
Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics	INR 23,30,000
Master of Philosophy in Advanced Computer Science	INR 35,00,000
Master of Philosophy in Scientific Computing	INR 31,80,000
Master of Philosophy in Medical Science	INR 33,60,000
Master of Philosophy	INR 28,50,000
Master of Philosophy in Development Studies	INR 33,40,000
Master of Philosophy in Sociology	INR 30,90,000

Yet again, we have listed the fee structure for only certain courses to give you a glimpse of the fee structure at the University of Cambridge. If you plan to pursue a postgraduate degree at Cambridge, the course fee would be anywhere between INR 30,00,000 to 80,00,000. Studying at Cambridge can be an expensive affair. But with an excellent academic record and profile, you might be eligible for a scholarship. 

We have provided you with a detailed overview of the University of Cambridge including the eligibility criteria, courses offered, and the fee structure. If you are keen on pursuing a program at Cambridge, all you have to do is begin your application procedure. So, get started today and get into this university. All the best!