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University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge is a public university in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 1209, with about 22,700 students. Tuition is around GBP 24,789–69,000 a year (2025-26).
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1209
- Students
- 22,715
- International students
- 40%
- Tuition
- GBP 24,789–69,000 / year (2025-26)
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Teaching language
- English
- Academic calendar
- Trimester
- Ranking
- QS World: #6
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The University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209 by scholars who left Oxford, it is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Cambridge has 31 autonomous colleges and six academic schools covering arts and humanities, humanities and social sciences, biological sciences, clinical medicine, physical sciences and technology. Undergraduates are taught through faculty lectures and small-group college supervisions. Its scientists include Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and the discoverers of the structure of DNA, and the surrounding Cambridge cluster is a major technology hub.
Admission is highly competitive, with admissions assessments and interviews for most courses. Colleges provide accommodation, and the Gates Cambridge scholarship supports international graduate students.
Admissions, rankings and scholarships
Rankings
- #6QS World
- #3THE World
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Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at University of Cambridge?
Tuition at University of Cambridge is around GBP 24,789–69,000 a year for 2025-26. Fees vary by program and can differ for international students, so check the university's official fees page before applying.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Cambridge?
University of Cambridge has an acceptance rate of about 20%.
What language are courses taught in at University of Cambridge?
Courses at University of Cambridge are taught in English.
When is the application deadline for University of Cambridge?
UCAS: Oct 15, My Cambridge Application: Oct 22
Does University of Cambridge offer scholarships?
Gates Cambridge Scholarship; Cambridge Trusts; College-specific scholarships; Research council funding.
Does University of Cambridge have student accommodation?
Accommodation options include: College accommodation, Graduate accommodation, Private housing.
How many international students are at University of Cambridge?
About 40% of students at University of Cambridge are international.
When was University of Cambridge founded?
University of Cambridge was founded in 1209.
How is University of Cambridge ranked?
University of Cambridge is ranked QS World: #6; THE World: #3.
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