United KingdomQS #5CambridgePublic UniversityTaught in EnglishFully FundedTuition from £30,798 per yearUniversity of Cambridge
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Cambridge funds international graduate students through several schemes, most notably Gates Cambridge, the Cambridge Trust and college awards. Full scholarships typically cover university fees and living costs, and many are considered through the admission application itself if you apply by the relevant funding deadline. Conditions vary by course and nationality, so check the university's funding search tool.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Overseas undergraduate tuition (2027 entry): from £30,798 (law, English, history) to £46,872 (computer science, engineering, natural sciences) a year; medicine and veterinary science £70,554; college fees are charged in addition.
Available programmes (4)
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Master, PhDFully FundedAll fieldsDecember 8, 2026 - View Details
University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027–2028
MasterFully FundedAll fieldsJanuary 6, 2027 - View Details
Cambridge Trust International Postgraduate Scholarships 2027–2028
PhD, MasterFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme - View Details
Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholarships for a PhD at Cambridge 2027–2028
PhDFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Cambridge · United Kingdom
Life and living
Cambridge · United Kingdom
Living in Cambridge
A historic university city on the River Cam, home to the University of Cambridge.
Student housing
The University of Cambridge estimates accommodation at about £925 a month including bills for a postgraduate (2027-28 estimate).
Transport for students
Single bus fares are capped at £3, falling to £2 from 1 January to the end of 2027 (outside London); the 16-25 Railcard (£35 a year) gives one third off rail fares and is also open to full-time students over 26.
Top landmarks
King’s College Chapel, Cambridge
Fitzwilliam Museum
Mathematical Bridge
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Studying and living in United Kingdom
Costs and living
Examples of international bachelor’s fees from official websites (2026-27): • Bristol £25,500–£33,400, Warwick £27,870–£35,530, Glasgow from £27,720, LSE £28,900–£39,900, UAL £30,890, St Andrews £33,250, Cambridge (2027 entry) £30,798–£46,872, Imperial £42,700–£45,500, Oxford £37,380–£62,820. • Medicine costs much more: about £45,800–£70,554 a year depending on the university. Other costs: • Visa maintenance funds: £1,529 a month in London and £1,171 outside London, for up to 9 months. • Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 for each year of the visa; visa fee £558. • Full scholarships: Chevening (one-year master’s), Commonwealth for eligible countries, Gates Cambridge, Clarendon (Oxford), Rhodes; many universities also offer discounts of £2,000 to £10,000 or more.
Working while studying
• During degree-level study: up to 20 hours a week in term time, and full-time during official university vacations. • Not allowed: self-employment or running a business, work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer, or a permanent full-time job. • After graduating: the Graduate Route lets you work without a sponsor; it lasts 2 years for applications before 1 January 2027, then 18 months for bachelor’s and master’s graduates applying from 1 January 2027, and stays 3 years for PhD graduates. The fee is £937.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United KingdomFaculties and programmes
6 faculties · 50 programmes
Faculties and programmes
6 faculties · 50 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
School of Arts and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Architectural Engineering
- Languages and Literature
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theology & Religious Studies
School of the Humanities and Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Economics
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhD
- Environmental Science
- History
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
- International Relations· Master, PhD
- Philosophy· Master, PhD
- Political Science
- Sociology
School of the Biological Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Biology
- Psychology
- Veterinary Medicine
School of the Physical Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics· Master, PhD
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School of Clinical Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- General Medicine
- Public Health· Master, PhD
School of Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglish- Accounting· PhD
- Aerospace Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence· Master, PhD
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Management· Master, PhD
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Entrepreneurship· Master, PhD
- Finance· Master, PhD
- Industrial Engineering
- Marketing· Master, PhD
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Supply Chain Management· Master, PhD
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Cambridge is listed as: Fully Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.cam.ac.uk) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is December 8, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.cam.ac.uk. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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