University of Cambridge
Rankings, 2027 international fees, entry rules for Bangladeshi qualifications, deadlines, funding and living costs, checked against Cambridge’s own pages.
Check my chances at CambridgeLast updated 4 October 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
University of Cambridge: highlights
The University of Cambridge, founded in 1209, ranks 6th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Its Bangladesh guidance is blunt: applicants with the HSC alone are unlikely to succeed, and postgraduate applicants are expected to hold a master’s degree as well as a bachelor’s.
- After HSC: Cambridge says HSC alone will not be competitive. It suggests A levels, the IB, 5 or more Advanced Placement tests at score 5 with a GPA of 5.00 in the HSC, or possibly a first year of university abroad.
- For postgraduate study: A master’s degree after your bachelor’s, with GPA 3.5 out of 4 for the equivalent of a UK 2:1 and 3.75 for a first.
- Tuition: £30,798 to £46,872 a year for international bachelor’s students starting in 2027 (medicine £70,554), fixed for the course, plus a college fee.
- Living costs: About £1,330 a month for bachelor’s students and £20,700 a year for postgraduates in 2027-28.
- Deadlines: UCAS in mid-October for a bachelor’s. MPhil Advanced Computer Science closes on 25 February 2027, with funding deadlines months earlier.
Key facts
Like Oxford, Cambridge is a collegiate university. You apply to a college or make an open application, and the college provides accommodation and small-group supervisions. International students pay a college fee on top of university tuition.
Cambridge rankings
| Ranking | Position |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 6 in the world, 3rd in the UK |
International tuition by course group
Cambridge groups its bachelor’s courses into five fee groups. These are the international fees for 2027 entry, fixed for the length of the course.
| Group | Courses | International fee a year |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Arts, humanities and social sciences, including Economics, Education and English | £30,798 |
| Group 2 | Mathematics | £34,356 |
| Group 3 | Architecture, Design, Geography, Music | £40,296 |
| Group 4 | Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Management Studies | £46,872 |
| Group 5 | Medical and Veterinary Science | £70,554 |
International students also pay an annual college fee, which varies between colleges. Postgraduate fees are shown on each course page.
Admission requirements for Bangladeshi students
| Your qualification or level | What Cambridge asks for |
|---|---|
| HSC alone | Not competitive. Cambridge strongly recommends further study before applying |
| HSC plus Advanced Placement | 5 or more AP tests at score 5, with an overall GPA of 5.00 (A+) in the HSC |
| A levels or IB | Accepted. Typical offers are A*A*A or A*AA at A level |
| Postgraduate, UK 2:1 equivalent | A master’s degree (after a 3-year pass or 4-year bachelor’s) with GPA 3.5 out of 4 or grade A- |
| Postgraduate, UK first equivalent | A master’s degree with GPA 3.75 out of 4 |
Most Cambridge postgraduate courses ask for at least a UK 2:1, and competitive courses such as the MPhil in Advanced Computer Science expect a first.
English language scores
English requirements are set on each course page. Check the Requirements tab for your course before you book a test.
Cambridge: yearly intakes
Cambridge has one intake a year. The academic year starts in October with Michaelmas term.
| Intake | Classes start | Apply by | Open for |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2027, bachelor’s | October 2027 | UCAS in mid-October 2026, plus Cambridge’s own additional application form | All bachelor’s courses |
| October 2027, postgraduate | 4 October 2027 for MPhil Advanced Computer Science | 25 February 2027 for that course. Funding deadlines fall months earlier | MPhil, MSt and PhD courses |
If you want to be considered for funding, treat the funding deadline as your real deadline, not the course deadline.
How to apply
- Check your qualification
With HSC alone, plan for A levels, the IB or strong AP results first. For postgraduate study, finish a master’s degree.
- Bachelor’s: apply through UCAS by the October deadline
You also complete Cambridge’s additional form, and many courses need an admissions test and an interview.
- Postgraduate: apply through the Applicant Portal
Apply by the funding deadline if you want to be considered for scholarships.
- Show you can pay
Cambridge asks offer holders to show they can cover fees and living costs for the course.
- Apply for the UK Student visa
Use your CAS, a TB test certificate from an IOM clinic and 28 days of financial evidence.
Scholarships for Bangladeshi students
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust
- Covers
- Full cost of study
- Level
- Postgraduate
- For
- Applicants from outside the UK
- Apply
- With your course application
Cambridge’s best-known full scholarship for international postgraduate students. You apply through the same portal as your course, by the funding deadline.
View on official site ↗The Cambridge Trust and individual colleges also fund international students. Chevening, Commonwealth and GREAT Scholarships are national awards open to Bangladeshi master’s applicants.
Living costs in Cambridge
These are Cambridge’s own estimates for 2027-28.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s student, a month | £1,330 |
| Bachelor’s student, 9 months | £11,970 |
| Bachelor’s student, 12 months | £15,960 |
| Postgraduate student, 9 months | £15,525 |
| Postgraduate student, 12 months | £20,700 |
For the visa you must show £1,171 a month for 9 months (£10,539) outside London, or £1,529 a month (£13,761) in London, on top of your first year of tuition. The figures rise to £1,203 and £1,570 for applications from 30 November 2026.
What one year costs in total
A bachelor’s year in Computer Science comes to roughly £58,800 before the college fee: £46,872 in tuition plus about £11,970 for 9 months of living costs.
Work and careers after Cambridge
Reputation
- 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
- Small-group supervisions through the college system.
Work while you study
- Up to 20 hours a week in term time on a Student visa.
- Full time during official vacations.
Stay after graduating
- The Graduate Route lets you work in any job without a sponsor.
- It is 2 years now and 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027; PhD graduates get 3 years.
Cambridge: FAQs
Can I get into Cambridge with HSC?
Not with HSC alone. Cambridge says such applicants will not be competitive and are unlikely to be successful. It suggests A levels, the IB, or 5 or more Advanced Placement tests at score 5 alongside a GPA of 5.00 in the HSC.
Can I apply for a master’s at Cambridge with a Bangladeshi bachelor’s degree?
Cambridge’s equivalence for Bangladesh is a master’s degree taken after the bachelor’s, with GPA 3.5 out of 4 for a UK 2:1 and 3.75 for a first. A bachelor’s alone does not meet the published standard.
How much are Cambridge’s fees for international students?
For 2027 entry: £30,798 for most arts and humanities courses, £34,356 for Mathematics, £40,296 for Group 3 courses, £46,872 for sciences, engineering and computer science, and £70,554 for medicine. A college fee is extra.
Do Cambridge fees go up each year?
No. International tuition fees are fixed for the duration of the course.
When is the Cambridge deadline?
Mid-October of the year before entry for bachelor’s degrees. For the MPhil in Advanced Computer Science, 25 February 2027, with earlier funding deadlines.
How much does it cost to live in Cambridge?
Cambridge estimates £1,330 a month for bachelor’s students in 2027-28, and about £20,700 a year for a postgraduate student without dependants.
Plan the rest
Official sources
- Cambridge: Bangladesh entry requirements ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Cambridge: international fees and costs ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Cambridge: postgraduate international qualifications ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Cambridge: MPhil in Advanced Computer Science ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Cambridge: undergraduate living costs ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- Cambridge: postgraduate living costs ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
- QS World University Rankings 2027 ↗Checked 2026-10-04 · next review 2026-11-03
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 4 October 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.