Cambridge, England
How to get into University of Cambridge
TL;DR: University of Cambridge is a strong fit to research if you care about mathematics (part iii), natural sciences, engineering and want a clearer picture of the admissions context before you apply.
Acceptance rate
0.18%
Campus setting
Urban
Undergraduate enrollment
12,000
Tuition
$35,000
What should students know about University of Cambridge?
Cambridge and Oxford are interchangeable at the top of global university rankings. Cambridge is particularly dominant in STEM — the Mathematics Tripos is legendary. If you are a Hungarian math olympiad student, Cambridge Mathematics is a serious dream worth pursuing. The application process is identical to Oxford via UCAS.
Strong programs
Mathematics (Part III), Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics
Notable facts
- • #1 or #2 university in the world alongside Oxford
- • Tripos system is the most rigorous undergraduate curriculum in the world
- • Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin studied here
- • Mathematics Part III is the hardest math program on Earth
What deadlines matter for University of Cambridge?
ucas deadline: October 15
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