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University of Cambridge formally Cambridge University is located in the city of Cambridge, 50

miles north of London United Kingdom. It is the second oldest university in the English speaking
world and the fourth oldest in Europe Cambridge is a fascinating blend: a historic medieval town
that is the birthplace of some of the most recent scientific advances; a place with high-
technology science parks and ancient cobbles, with peacefull streets and well-groomed green
spaces. It has a fusion of city life, with its pubs, clubs, music centers, restaurants; and it¶s a best
place to save your money for transportations because all the place so close together.

The University of Cambridge (informally Cambridge University, or simply Cambridge) is a

public, research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest
university in both England and the English-speaking world and the seventh-oldest globally. In
post-nominals the university's name is abbreviated as a
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 Academically Cambridge ranks as one of the top universities in the world: it is
ranked first in the world in the 2010
 


 and fifth in the world (and
first in Europe) in the 2010   

   
. Cambridge regularly
contends with Oxford for first place in UK league tables. Graduates of the University have won a
total of 61 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university. Affiliates of the University have won a total
of 88 Nobel Prizes as of October 4, 2010, the second most of any academic institution (after
Columbia University) ± the most recent one being Robert G. Edwards for the prize in physiology
or medicine.

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As the one of the most selective universities around the world, The University of Cambridge, has
a general issue that while academic strength is definitely a prerequisite but it does not guarantee
acceptance. The candidate applicants, only 25% become students, and of those only about 10%
are international students. Over 17,000 students attending Cambridge, almost 3,000 of them are
international students from different countries around the world

From the Cambridge's website for international undergraduate applicants could achieve many
information. Students from all over the world such as China, the Indian Subcontinent Mauritius,
Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. For applicants from other countries, the website provide
general information; among this is information on choosing courses and a college, entrance
requirements, English language requirements, tuition fees, college fees, living expenses, and how
to apply from others continents.
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Over 90 courses of study for undergraduate and graduate students ranging from arts to science
and technology are provided in this university. A sample of courses includes Information and
Computer Engineering, Classics, Education, Egyptology, International Studies, Psychology,
Spanish, Theology, Latin, Law, Medicine, Oriental Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biology,
Genetics, Philosophy, Physics, English, Veterinary Medicine and more.

Total 31 colleges are in Cambridge. Three are for women, they are New Hall, Newnham and
Lucy Cavendish and two admit only graduates, they are Clare Hall and Darwin. The remainder
house and teach all students enrolled in courses of study or research at the University.

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There are two forms when you apply to the University of Cambridge, two forms must be
completed. One being through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), the
second being a Cambridge Application Form (CAF). Both of forms will send to Cambridge
College that will consider your application whether it accepted or not.

Entrance requisites for undergraduate students are:

- Matriculation requisites, which are minimum requirements for all applicants regardless of age
or major: English, a language other than English, an approval for mathematical or scientific
subject, and two other approved subjects;

- You Have to show GCSEs and GCE A levels certificate or notice For UK Students;

- International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, SATs, European Baccalaureate, or any other

advanced qualification for International students;

- Applicants below the age of 18 must contact the Admissions Tutors of Colleges you are
considering before applying to your favourite major;

- English Proficiency for International Students. This can be accomplished by getting acceptable
certificate on any of these tests: European Baccalaureate, Abitur, International Baccalaureate, or
French Baccalaureate, IELTS, GCSE, Cambridge Certificate.

A special aspect of Cambridge's application process is its "Deferred Entry" process. About one in
five students coming to Cambridge takes a break year before starting their studies. Depending on
the major you're applying for, many Colleges generally prefer applicants to take a year break to
apply or improve their soft skills, earn some money, stroll, and generally enhance mature attitude
and self-confidence.

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Some General entrance requisites for graduate students are:

- A 2i honours degree from a UK university or its equivalent from an overseas university
(Baccalaureate's degree for US students);

- English proficiency tests - the IELTS is the preferred method. If you are not able to take the
IELTS test, then the TOEFL exam along with the TWE (Test of Written English) are accepted.
Minimum requirements include a 7.0 overall score in the IELTS or 600 in the paper-based/250 in
the computer-based TOEFL exam with a 5.0 TWE score;

- GRE or GMAT scores depending on your academic field of study. Please consult your graduate
program since some departments may have other requirements.

   

UK Students: £3,070 /year

International Students: £9,054, £11,862, or £21,954 /year have variation based on study field.

No student has to pay their tuition fees while they are studying at Cambridge. You can choose to
do so if you wish, but you can also take out a student loan for fees and defer payment until
graduation time. The student loan for fees is paid back in installments once you graduate and are
earning a minimum salary.

Also, all international overseas-fee-status and Islands students have to pay College fees in
addition to University tuition fees. The College fee varies slightly between Colleges, but is
typically in the range £3,300 to £4,400/year. The financial support available for overseas
students is limited. For undergraduate level students few full scholarships are available.

  

College Fees: £2,050/ year

UK Students: £3,250 / year

International - Science: £11,862/ year

International - Medicine: £21,954/ year

EU Students/Exchange: £3,250 /year

MBA - All Students: £28,000/year

International - Arts: £9,054 / year

LLM & Theology Diploma UK and EU Students: £3,240/ year

LLM & Theology Diploma International Students: £9,054/ year

Cambridge also offers graduate programs for a wide range of scholarships and financial support
for domestic and international students.