BA (Hons) Computer Science 

at Cambridge University, Cambridge

International students can avail of many University of Cambridge scholarships including Gates Cambridge, Cambridge Trust, and many country-based scholarships. The total number of the scholarships available is over 500 which support 1.100 to 1,400 students annually.

The main focus fo these scholarships is mostly postgraduate funding which covers full tuition, living costs, travel, visa costs, and may have allowances for family or research expenses. 

As per the candidate's nationality, Cambridge University admission requirements differ and so do the qualifications for Cambridge courses. As an overview, students who are applying for undergraduate courses, need to apply through the UCAS portal. However, besides excellent scores in Class XII, students will need other additional qualifications such as College Board Advanced Placement Tests/ IIT JEE/ STEP/ Others. Students applying for postgraduate courses at University of Cambridge can apply via University of Cambridge Applicant Portal. University of Cambridge admission requirements for postgraduate courses are:

• Minimum of a good upper second class (good 2:1) honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent standard from an overseas university; and
• Completion of, or intermission from any current training or education course.

Cambridge University English Language Requirements:

• IELTS Academic – Usually a minimum overall grade of 7.5, usually with 7.0 or above in each element
• TOEFL (IBT) – Usually a minimum overall score of 110, with 25 or above in each element

As an Indian student, you would have to provide additional qualifications over your Class 12th scores. This can be good scores in SAT, AP, or 1 year of the UG studies at a recognised Indian college or university. Application based on Class 12th scores alone, is unlikely to be accepted.

The University of Cambridge is very selective in finding the right candidates for the courses offered here. The acceptance rate stands at 21.49% meaning out of every 100 applications, only 21 to 22 students were rolled out an offer letter. 

International students are required to put their best foot forward to receive an offer from this university. 

Oxford University and Cambridge University are two top-ranked universities in the world. They offer quality Computer Science courses at undergraduate and graduate levels to students. The table below includes the comparison between both universities in terms of Computer Science course fees and ranking:

Both the universities look good in terms of thier Computer Science course fees and rankings. Therefore, its your choice where you want to study Computer Science in UK.

Cambridge University tuition fees for international students vary as per the choice of course of the candidate. Most international students need to pay college fees along with the tuition fees. International student costs at Cambridge include:

• Tuition fees
• College fees
• Living expenses

In the academic year 2026-27, the minimum funds required in Cambridge for a full 12 months are estimated to be approximately GBP 29,052 (INR 34.9 L).

1 GBP = INR 120.21

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