Cambridge, United Kingdom · Public university

University of Cambridge

Collegiate research university known for sciences, engineering and mathematics, with supervision-based teaching.

Tuition / year

£27,000 – £65,000

≈ ₹29–70 lakh · International UG students also pay a college fee.

Living costs / year

£14,000 – £18,000

≈ ₹15–19 lakh

Intakes

September · January (some courses)

English requirement

IELTS 7.5 overall typical

Fees, deadlines and awards are indicative and change every year (last reviewed October 2026). Always confirm on the official website before applying — or ask a ReCampus counsellor to check for you.

Study options

Levels

UndergraduatePostgraduatePhD

Subject areas

EngineeringComputer ScienceBusiness & ManagementMedicine & HealthLawSciencesSocial SciencesArts & HumanitiesDesign & Architecture

Why students choose it

  • Supervision (small-group) teaching
  • Gates Cambridge Scholarship for postgraduate study
  • Applications through UCAS by mid-October

Application deadlines

UCAS: mid-October for Oxford, Cambridge and medicine; late January for most other UG courses. PG deadlines vary by course — many close between December and June.

Scholarships to explore

Awards tied to University of Cambridge, plus national and India-funded routes for United Kingdom.

All United Kingdom scholarships
Full fundingUnited Kingdom

Chevening Scholarships

UK Government (FCDO)

Tuition, monthly living stipend, return flights and visa costs for a one-year master's.

Usually early NovemberOfficial site
Full fundingUnited Kingdom

Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

Tuition, airfare, living allowance and other allowances.

Usually October (nominating agencies set earlier dates)Official site
Partial fundingUnited Kingdom

GREAT Scholarships

British Council & UK universities

At least £10,000 towards tuition for a one-year taught master's.

Varies by university — often between March and MayOfficial site
Full fundingUnited Kingdom

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Gates Cambridge Trust

Full cost of study, maintenance allowance, airfare and visa costs.

Usually October (US citizens) or early December/January (others)Official site
Full fundingStudy in multiple countries

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's

European Union

Participation costs, travel and a monthly allowance while studying in two or more European countries.

Usually October to January (programme specific)Official site
Full fundingStudy in multiple countries

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to US$100,000 towards tuition, living and travel at top universities in the US, UK and Europe.

Usually March–AprilOfficial site
Loan scholarshipStudy in multiple countries

J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

J.N. Tata Endowment

Loan scholarship for postgraduate study abroad, plus possible travel grant.

Usually MarchOfficial site
Loan scholarshipStudy in multiple countries

K.C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad

K.C. Mahindra Education Trust

Interest-free loan scholarships; top candidates may receive larger awards.

Usually MarchOfficial site

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Collegiate research university with tutorial-based teaching and a very selective admissions process including admissions tests and interviews.

Tuition / year
£33,000 – £50,000
Intakes
September, January

Imperial College London

London, United Kingdom

Public

Science, engineering, medicine and business-focused university in central London with strong industry links.

Tuition / year
£38,000 – £50,000
Intakes
September, January

University College London (UCL)

London, United Kingdom

Public

Large multidisciplinary research university in central London with a wide range of UG and one-year master's programmes.

Tuition / year
£28,000 – £42,000
Intakes
September, January

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