University of Cambridge Courses 2026-27

University of Cambridge courses for 2027 entry include more than 30 undergraduate routes across science, engineering, medicine, law, economics, humanities and social sciences. If you are applying after Class XII, begin with the subjects you already have: Mathematics and Physics point towards options such as Engineering, while Mathematics is central to Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics; Chemistry and other science or mathematics subjects matter for Medicine. These are starting points, not automatic eligibility decisions.

At postgraduate level, Cambridge’s 2026/27 directory contains more than 300 courses. A student with an Indian bachelor’s degree can compare options such as the MPhil in Advanced Computer Science, Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering and Data Intensive Science, but the course’s subject preparation and Indian qualification equivalent must be checked separately.

For an Indian applicant, the useful order is subject fit, board or degree eligibility, required test, course length and total cost. That prevents a common mistake: preparing for an admissions test before confirming that the course accepts your subjects and qualification.

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University of Cambridge Undergraduate Courses 2027

The 2027-entry options span STEM, Medicine, Law, Economics, social sciences, humanities, languages, arts, architecture and design. The exact courses below are representative choices for Indian students comparing subject fit, duration and admissions tests.

Several Cambridge undergraduate courses offer a broad first stage and later specialisation. For example, Engineering introduces a broad foundation before specialisation, Natural Sciences lets students study across multiple science departments, and Computer Science combines core study with advanced topics and a research project. Check the published course structure rather than assuming that the same pattern applies to every subject.

Cambridge University Popular UG Courses

These are high-intent UG options that Indian and international applicants commonly compare in course searches. Cambridge does not publish a popularity ranking, so use the list to explore fit rather than to assume that one course is objectively better.

Cambridge’s A-level and IB offers are not CBSE percentage conversions. For an Indian school-leaving applicant, the more useful filters are the accepted board, Class XII subjects, College rules and the course-specific admissions test. The India-specific qualification check appears below.
 

 

Cambridge University Popular PG Courses 2026/27

Cambridge’s postgraduate directory is searchable by level, subject, study mode and course. The options below are commonly compared by international applicants, but they are examples rather than an official popularity ranking. An MPhil is a postgraduate degree that may be taught, research-focused or a combination of both; read the exact course requirements before comparing it with an MSc or PhD.

University of Cambridge Course Eligibility For Indian Students

Eligibility is the point at which a broad course search becomes a realistic shortlist. Undergraduate applicants need to compare school-leaving qualifications, subjects, College rules and admissions tests; postgraduate applicants need to compare degree level, subject preparation, English scores and course-specific evidence.

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Cambridge says undergraduate offers depend on the course and College. For CBSE applicants, the relevant checks are:

• Course and College: some Colleges accept CBSE Class XII for a specified group of courses; acceptance is not universal.
• Grades: the stated minimum offer is based on A1 grades in five relevant subjects. Treat this as a subject-by-subject CBSE grade condition, not as an overall percentage shortcut.
• Colleges listed for the covered routes: Clare, Downing, Fitzwilliam, Girton, Gonville & Caius, Hughes Hall, Homerton, Jesus, Lucy Cavendish, Murray Edwards, Pembroke, Peterhouse, Queens’, Robinson, Selwyn, Sidney Sussex, St Catharine’s, St Edmund’s, Trinity Hall and Wolfson.

Applicants from non-CBSE boards, or applicants whose chosen College or course does not accept CBSE alone, may need further study. Cambridge gives these examples:

• A levels or the IB.
• Five or more APs with score 5 plus A1 grades.
• Potentially the first year of an undergraduate degree outside the UK.
• Contacting shortlisted Colleges when the board or subject combination is not clearly covered.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Cambridge may describe postgraduate requirements using UK degree classifications, but Indian applicants need the corresponding Indian benchmarks. For qualifying degrees from recognised institutions, Cambridge’s India guidance gives these general reference points; the exact course can still require a higher grade, a relevant master’s degree or specific subject preparation:

These are general equivalency indicators, not an admission guarantee. Cambridge notes that qualifications vary by institution and are assessed in context. Read the official international qualifications guidance and the exact course requirements together.

English Language Requirements

English scores are course-specific. For undergraduate applicants, Cambridge’s usual minimum is IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with normally at least 7.0 in each element, although the College sets the condition. For postgraduate applicants, the exact course requirements control the score and accepted test options.

For context, the MPhil in Advanced Computer Science lists IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in each element, while the MPhil in Data Intensive Science lists IELTS 7.0 overall, with 7.0 in Listening, Writing and Speaking and 6.5 in Reading. Use the official postgraduate English requirements and the selected course requirements rather than relying on a university-wide score.

University of Cambridge Course Cost Orientation

Detailed tuition, living-cost and funding comparisons belong in the dedicated cost guide. For course discovery, the useful question is whether the subject falls within a manageable budget before you invest time in its eligibility and test requirements.

Course Fee Signals For Indian Applicants

Cambridge’s published international undergraduate tuition for 2026 entry ranges from £29,052 to £70,554 per year, depending on the course group. That is approximately ₹37.21 lakh to ₹90.37 lakh per year at the live mid-market rate used for this article. These are planning figures for 2027 applicants because the 2027 tuition schedule is due by 1 October 2026.

University of Cambridge Course Tests And Timing

Admissions tests can change whether a course is realistic for an Indian applicant, so check the test before investing in the full application. Detailed admissions procedures, documents and deadlines belong in the Cambridge admission guide.

Undergraduate Tests For 2027 Entry

For 2027 entry, applications go through UCAS, the UK’s central university application service. The course-to-test mapping is:

• Computer Science, Economics and Mathematics: TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission).
• Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Engineering, Natural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine: ESAT (Engineering and Science Admissions Test).
• Law: LNAT (National Admissions Test for Law).
• Medicine: UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test).

The 2027 UCAS deadline is 15 October 2026, but test registration and additional forms can have separate dates. For test-by-test preparation and eligibility context, see the Cambridge admissions tests guide for Indian students.

Postgraduate Course Timing

There is no single postgraduate deadline for every Cambridge course. The 2026/27 Course Directory shows the deadline and application status for each course, and funding deadlines may be earlier. Check these dates after you have chosen the exact course.

Funding Checks For Cambridge Courses

Funding should be checked after the course shortlist, because eligibility and award value depend on study level, course, nationality and the funding cycle. International undergraduate support is limited; postgraduate applicants should separately check Cambridge Trust, Gates Cambridge and course or department awards.

Use the Cambridge scholarship information for award names, Indian-student eligibility and deadlines. Do not treat a scholarship as reducing the course cost until the award conditions and funding decision are confirmed.