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What’s new at Cambridge University for MBA?

  • The Round 1 application deadline for Cambridge MBA course is Aug 29, 2024, and the Round 2 application deadline is Oct 3, 2024.

The University of Cambridge has one intake each year i.e September for an MBA course. The duration of Cambridge MBA course is one year.  

Cambridge University MBA Tuition Fees 2024

The tuition fee for Cambridge MBA class of 2023/24 was £64,000. This amount is around INR 67 lakh. As of now, the tuition fee for the MBA class of 2024/25 is yet to be published by the University of Cambridge.

Read: MBA Colleges in UK for Indian Students 

Cambridge University MBA Entry Requirements 2024

To take admission to Cambridge MBA course, students are required to meet the below-given minimum admission requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree: A good 2:1 Honors degree on the UK grading scale or international equivalent. Note that lower scores shall be considered, but, the applicants are required to submit a good GMAT or GRE score. Also, master’s degree details can be included but are not required
  • Work experience: By the start of the Cambridge MBA program, students must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience. The class average of the University of Cambridge MBA is around 6 years of work experience
  • GMAT / GRE score: The applicants need a GMAT / GRE score in order to apply to the University of Cambridge MBA. The majority of the MBA applicants at the University of Cambridge have GMAT score above 640. The average GMAT score for the current year’s class is 690
  • English language requirements: IELTS with a total 7.0 overall score / TOEFL with a 100 overall score
  • One reference
  • Essays

Cambridge University MBA Selection Criteria 2024

The University of Cambridge MBA is right for the applicants if they meet the following entry requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree (Equivalent to a high 2:1 on the UK scale). Also, students must have excelled academically
  • 2+ years of work experience and strong evidence of career progression
  • A valid GMAT / GRE score
  • Excellent language abilities
  • Confidence, resilience, ambition, and a drive to thrive under pressure
  • A learning mindset and strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Cambridge University MBA English Language Proficiency Exams

Given below are the latest Cambridge MBA English language proficiency requirements. These requirements may change for the next year’s admission to the MBA course.

Tests

Scores

IELTS (Academic)

Overall 7.0 score, with 7.0 in Listening, Writing & Speaking and 6.5 in Reading  

TOEFL iBT

Overall 100, with 25 in each component

Cambridge University MBA Acceptance Rate

The exact Cambridge University MBA acceptance rate has not been disclosed, but, after referring to some of the unofficial sources, it can be concluded that getting admission to the MBA course is quite difficult. The admission process for the Cambridge MBA course is almost like the other top schools. In other words, the applicants must have the following in order to get a place at the University of Cambridge MBA course:

  • Get good grades in the bachelor’s degree
  • Get a competitive GMAT / GRE score
  • Work on building the profile
  • Craft an outstanding and strong MBA application

Cambridge University MBA Application Process 2024

The University of Cambridge MBA application process is given below:

  • Prepare to apply to Cambridge MBA. Then, fill out the MBA application on the university’s application portal
  • Then, submit the application before the application deadline along with the supporting documents and an application fee of £165
  • After the submission, the Admissions Committee at the University of Cambridge shall review the application and notify the selected applicants for interview
  • Next, shortlisted candidates shall be invited for an interview
  • After this, a decision about the admission offer will be made

University of Cambridge MBA Admissions Dates 2024

Cambridge University MBA will start in September 2024. The round-wise application deadlines for admission to the Cambridge MBA course are given below:

Rounds

Application Deadlines

Round 1

Aug 29, 2024

Round 2

Oct 3, 2024

Round 3

Jan 8, 2025(tentative)

Round 4

Mar 11, 2024

Round 5

May 7, 2024

Read: Fall Intake in UK

Cambridge University MBA Rankings

The ranking trends of the Cambridge University MBA course can be checked from the table given below:

Ranking Body

2022

2023

QS Global MBA Rankings

#17

#12

Financial Times

#22

#23

Know about Top MBA Ranked Universities in UK from here

Cambridge University MBA Cost of Living 2024

In order to pursue Cambridge MBA course, students are required to have funds to cover living expenses and accommodation. For one person, the living expenses for the MBA class of 2023/24 were approximately £17,668. However, note that the cost of living for the Cambridge MBA class of 2024/25 is yet to be published by the university itself.

Cambridge University MBA Placements

The employment data given below is as per the graduating Cambridge MBA class of 2021/22.

  • 94% of students received a job offer within 3 months post-MBA
  • The average base salary post-MBA for the University of Cambridge graduates is £75,198
  • The companies that employed most Cambridge MBAs are Amazon, McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, etc.

University of Cambridge Vs University of Manchester Vs University of Oxford

A comparison of the MBA course of the top-ranking UK universities is given below:

University

QS Global MBA Rankings 2023

1st-Year Tuition Fees

University of Cambridge

#12

INR 66.8 L

University of Oxford

#16

INR 74.57 L

The University of Manchester

#47

INR 39.25 L

(Note: The tuition fee given above has been sourced from Study Abroad Shiksha and is subject to vary).

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University of Cambridge MBA/PGDM FAQs

Q:   Is Cambridge University good for MBA?

A: 

University of Cambridge MBA is one of the most popular courses offered by the university and students across the globe desire to pursue this course. Mentioned below are some of the unique features of Cambridge University MBA:

  • Business school excelling in research and teaching;
  • Global companies recruit MBA students: 94% of the university’s the latest class was employed 3 months out, in 24 countries, with an average package salary of GBP 96,429 (INR 1 Cr);
  • Experiential, team-based learning;
  • Diverse, experienced and academically-abled candidates: University of Cambridge attracts the most able candidates – the mean average GMAT score for the MBA current class is 690;
  • Interpersonal skills will also be developed; and
  • Students shall also become skilled in the practice of management and core business principles in a global context.

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Q:   What is the fees for Masters course like MBA or MSc in the University of Cambridge and Oxford?

A: 

The University of Cambridge fees for master's programme vary from INR 26 L to INR 73 L as per the programme and the Oxford University fees for master's programme vary from INR 26 L to INR 83 L. We have mentioned below the University of Cambridge and Oxford first-year tuition fees for MBA and MSc:

UniversitiesFirst-Year MBA FeesFirst-Year MSc Fees
University of CambridgeINR 58 L - 73 LINR 26 L - 38 L
Oxford UniversityINR 29 L - 83 LINR 26 L - 50 L

Q:   How much does it cost to go to Cambridge MBA?

A: 

According to the fees specified by the University of Cambridge itself, the fee for the MBA class of 2023/24 was £64,000. Also, the living expenses shall be approximately £17,668. The living expenses are based on one person living in Cambridge alone. Some of the scholarships that are applicable to students pursuing MBA at the University of Cambridge are: 

  • Gates Cambridge Scholarship - MBA
  • Snowdon Cambridge Scholarship

Q:   How can I get admission to Cambridge University for MBA?

A: 

To get admission to the University of Cambridge MBA course, the applicants must meet all the below-given eligibility requirements:

  • An Undergraduate degree
  • A minimum of two years’ of work experience (Current average class average is six years’ work experience)
  • GMAT / GRE score
  • A reference from a supervisor
  • Ability to finance your MBA
  • UK Student Visa
  • Essay questions
  • English language requirement

Also Check: Top-Ranked MBA Universities in UK

Q:   Can you provide me some more details about University of Cambridge MBA placements?

A: 

Yes, the list of some important placement highlights related to MBA has been given in the table below:

Head

Details

Placement Rate 

95.2% 

Median Salary 

£35,000 

Average Salary MBA

£96,429

Full timers & paid 

71.4% 

Part timers & paid 

1.9% 

Internships  

Offered  

GOS Response Rate 

43.9% 

Graduates employed within 

3 months of graduation 

Business School Placement Rate 

94% 

 

Q:   Where were the MBA graduates of University of Cambridge placed?

A: 

The following details provide location-wise placements of MBA graduates of University of Cambridge:

  • United Kingdom (60%)
  • East Asia (15%)
  • South-East Asia (9%)
  • Western Europe (excluding UK) (3%)
  • North America (8%)
  • Australasia (1%)
  • Middle East & North Africa (1%)
  • South Asia (2%)
  • Latin America & Caribbean (1%)

(Source: The Cambridge MBA Employment Report 2022)

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