University of Cambridge

Cambridge offers 100+ programmes across 30+ fields:

• Undergraduate (Tripos): Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Economics, Medicine — 3-4 years
• Postgraduate: MPhil, MSc, MASt, MFin programmes (1 year). MBA + Executive MBA via Judge Business School
• Doctoral: PhD 3-4 years. Engineering, Computer Science, and Biological Sciences are highly competitive
• Certificate programmes: Cambridge Centre for Climate Change, Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, and other professional certificates

Academic calendar: Three terms (Michaelmas, Lent, Easter) — 30 weeks total. The individual supervision system gives students 1-2 hours/week of one-to-one teaching alongside lectures, labs, and tutorials.

Cambridge's campus is organised around 31 colleges and academic departments spread across the city. UNESCO heritage buildings such as King's College Chapel, Trinity College Great Court, and St John's College Bridge of Sighs shape the cityscape.

The River Cam is the heart of the university — punting is a traditional student activity. Roughly one-third of the city's population are students, so social life synchronises with the academic calendar. The "Mathematical Bridge" over the Cam, said to have been designed by Newton, is an architectural classic.

Getting to campus: Hourly trains from London King's Cross (50 minutes), 30 minutes to Stansted Airport. Cycling is the most common mode of transport (23,000+ bikes registered university-wide).

Accommodation in Cambridge is primarily provided through colleges. Every undergraduate is guaranteed a room in their college for at least 3 years. Postgraduate students typically use college accommodation for 1-2 years, then move to private rentals.

College halls: Single room + shared bathroom or en-suite. Catered (meals included — 17 meals/week across 3 terms) and self-catered variants. Pricing £800-£1,500/month depending on the college; King's and Trinity are the most expensive.

Private rentals: 4-6 bed shared houses are common in Mill Road, Cherry Hinton, and Chesterton areas. Expect £600-£900/month per room + utilities. The City Council Housing Office maintains an accredited landlord list.

The Cambridge International Students Office provides accommodation contract review support during orientation week; deposits are protected via the Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

Student life at Cambridge is rich and full. Across the university, 800+ clubs and societies are active: Cambridge Union (debating since 1815), Footlights (comedy group — Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie came from here), theatre groups, dance, and orchestras.

Classic annual events include: May Balls (college-exclusive graduation balls in late June), Boat Race (Cambridge vs Oxford rowing race), Bumps (college rowing competitions), Garden Parties, and Pimm's on the lawn. Throughout summer, open-air Shakespeare performances are staged in college gardens.

Sports: 60+ university sports clubs — rowing, rugby, cricket, basketball, athletics. Every college has its own sports teams; the annual Varsity matches against Oxford are a beloved tradition.

Cambridge graduates stand out in the global job market. Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Google, BCG consistently rank Cambridge in the top 3 for graduate placement. Within 6 months of graduation, the employment rate is 93%+.

Career Service: Post-graduation employment support, CV consultation, mock interviews, networking events. The CamCareers fair runs twice a year (October + February) — 200+ employers, university-wide.

In the UK, the Graduate Route visa gives graduates 2 years to job-search; Cambridge supports students through this transition. The Cambridge Alumni Association's global network reaches 200,000+ alumni worldwide — an active resource for networking, mentoring, and job referrals.

Cambridge admission is competitive — the acceptance rate is around 17-20%.

Undergraduate (UCAS): 15 October deadline (Oxbridge), A-Level minimum 3 A* or IB 40-42 points. SAQ (Supplementary Application Questionnaire), college choice (open application or specific college), and college interview required.

Postgraduate: Direct university application (December - January deadlines, programme-specific). Minimum 2:1 bachelor's, IELTS 7.0+ (7.5+ for Mathematics and Engineering), 2 reference letters, statement of purpose.

Doctoral (PhD): Master's degree, research proposal, prior contact with supervisor. Funding packages via Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge, and Commonwealth scholarships.

Cambridge tuition fees vary by programme and level (international student rate):

• Undergraduate Tuition: £26,000 - £65,000/year (Medicine being the most expensive)
• MPhil/MSc: £30,000 - £50,000/year
• MBA (Judge Business School): £67,000/year
• PhD: £28,000 - £45,000/year

College fees: In addition to tuition, an annual £9,000-£12,000 college fee (does not include accommodation, food, or maintenance — those are separate).

Living expenses: Cambridge is a mid-to-expensive city. Plan £1,200-£1,800/month in living costs. Visa applications require £13,347 (9 months × £1,483) in proof of funds.

Cambridge payment schedule: 3 terms (Michaelmas October, Lent January, Easter April) in equal instalments — credit card, bank transfer, and cheque are accepted.

Cambridge offers extensive scholarship opportunities for international students:

• Cambridge Trust: The largest university-wide scholarship fund. £18-50 million in total funding to 500+ international students annually. Full scholarships covering tuition + living costs are possible.
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship: Full scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (~80 students/year). For master's and PhD. Criteria: excellence + leadership + commitment to others.
• Commonwealth Scholarship: Turkey is not a Commonwealth country, so Turkish applicants are not eligible; however, the British government offers the Chevening programme (separate application).
• College awards: Each college has its own scholarships (St John's, Trinity, King's are the most generous).
• Endowment scholarships: Programme-specific — e.g. Holcim for Engineering, Inns of Court for Law.

Application: Most scholarships are automatically considered with the main university application; some (Gates Cambridge) require separate applications.

Cambridge's academic infrastructure is world-class:

• Cambridge University Library: 9 million books, 1.5 million digital resources — one of the UK's six largest libraries
• Fitzwilliam Museum: 500,000+ art objects, free entry
• Cavendish Laboratory: Physics research home with 30 Nobel laureates in its history
• Botanical Garden: 8,000 plant species, an open-air laboratory
• Sports facilities: Boat houses, cricket grounds, athletics track, 60+ sports clubs
• Computing centre: 24/7 access high-performance computers, supercomputer cluster

Each college has its own library, dining hall, chapel, and common rooms — combining study spaces, socialising, and meals.

University of Cambridge
The Old Schools, Trinity Lane
Cambridge CB2 1TN, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)1223 337733
Email: admissions@cam.ac.uk
Web: https://www.cam.ac.uk

International Students Office: Mill Lane, Cambridge — for visa, orientation, and registration questions. Open: Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00.

For Turkey-based applicants, free consultation is available via Averroes Study: programme selection, application preparation, visa process, accommodation referrals.