University of Cambridge

Strongest mathematics and natural sciences globally; collegiate system similar to Oxford; 121 Nobel laureates (most of any institution); Tripos examination system

• International environmentVery international; ~20% intl UG; collegiate life central
• Teaching styleSupervision system (similar to Oxford tutorial); lecture + supervision weekly; very intensive

• GPA: A*A*A typically; A*A*A* for top courses (Maths, NatSci)
• IELTS 7.5 (7.0 per component) / TOEFL 110+
• No SAT/ACT; A-levels/IB; strong predicted grades; STEP required for Mathematics
• Difficulty: Extremely Competitive
• Acceptance rate: 14–18% overall; Engineering/Medicine competitive
• Deadline: UCAS: Jan 15 | Cambridge deadline: Oct 15 | Graduate: Oct–Jan

Colleges guarantee Y1; most guarantee full 3 years; quality excellent

• Tuition (USD)42,000–53,000 (intl UG varies by course)
• Living cost (USD)17,000–24,000
• ScholarshipsCambridge Trust Scholarship (grad); Isaac Newton Trust; College awards; Gates Cambridge (full-ride grad)

• Cambridge International Scholarships

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  Sinh viên quốc tế (mọi quốc tịch ngoài Vương quốc Anh/Ireland) ứng tuyển vào bậc học Tiến sĩ (PhD/DPhil) hệ toàn thời gian (Full-time).

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• Gates Cambridge

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• Cambridge Trust International Scholarship at University of Cambridge 2026 (Fully Funded)

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  Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch, ngoại trừ Ireland and United Kingdom.

  United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Cambridge Trust International Scholarship! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of Cambridge . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
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• Gates Cambridge Scholarships at University of Cambridge 2026 (Fully Funded)

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  Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch, ngoại trừ United Kingdom; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

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• Cambridge International Scholarships at University of Cambridge 2026 (Full Tuition)

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  Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch, ngoại trừ Ireland and United Kingdom; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

  United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Cambridge International Scholarships! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of Cambridge . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
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• Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme at University of Cambridge 2026

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  Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

  United KingdomThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at University of Cambridge . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
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• Industry connectionsMcKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Civil Service (UK), academia, Microsoft, Google UK
• InternshipsLimited formal co-op; research placements; Cambridge Enterprise for startups
• EmployabilityTop 5 globally; premier for STEM and academia; strong for finance/consulting

• Cambridge Trust Scholarship (grad); Isaac Newton Trust; College awards; Gates Cambridge (full-ride grad)
• Employability: Top 5 globally; premier for STEM and academia; strong for finance/consulting

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