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University of Cambridge Admission Chances

Very Selective · East of England · 21.7% offer rate

21.7%
Offer Rate
Overall
A*AA–A*A*A
Typical Offers
Across listed courses
4
Courses Listed
15 October 2026
UCAS Deadlines
24.0%
Home (UK) applicants
14.7%
International applicants

Key noteColleges may set higher offers than the minimum. Check individual College requirements.

Courses & Typical Offers

CourseTypical offerDeadlineContextual offerAdmissions testInterviewOffer rate
Natural Sciences (BCF0)
Mathematics, 2 other science/maths subjects
Colleges may set higher offers or specify A* in particular subjects.
A*A*A 15 Oct 2026 — ESAT Yes 12.0%
Engineering (H100)
Mathematics, Physics
A* in Maths and Physics typically expected.
A*A*A 15 Oct 2026 — ESAT Yes 14.0%
Economics (L100)
Mathematics (A*)
A* in Mathematics essential. TMUA required.
A*A*A 15 Oct 2026 — TMUA Yes 10.0%
Law (M100)
LNAT required. Essay-based subjects helpful.
A*AA 15 Oct 2026 — LNAT Yes 15.0%

University of Cambridge is a very selective oxbridge university in East of England, with an overall offer rate of around 21.7%. Typical conditional offers across the courses listed range from A*AA–A*A*A. Use our calculator to see how your predicted A-Level grades, fee status and extracurriculars compare for the course you want.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Typical conditional offers at University of Cambridge range from A*AA–A*A*A depending on the course. Offers are conditional on your final A-Level results, so what matters is meeting the specific grades and subjects required for the course you apply to.
Depending on the course, University of Cambridge may require an admissions test: ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, STEP. Interviews are part of the selection process.
University of Cambridge's overall offer rate is 21.7%, making it a very selective university. By fee status: Home (UK) 24.0%, International 14.7%. Rates vary widely by course.
It depends on your predicted grades and the course. Use our free calculator for a personalised estimate based on your predicted A-Levels, region and extracurricular profile.
Beyond predicted grades, UK admissions tutors weigh your personal statement, teacher reference and subject choices. Strong results in the relevant admissions test (ESAT, TMUA, LNAT, STEP) can be decisive for competitive courses. Use our free calculator to see how your predicted grades compare to typical offers.
UCAS deadlines at University of Cambridge vary by course. The deadlines in our course data are 15 October 2026. Medicine, Dentistry and Oxbridge-related courses typically use the earlier October deadline, while most other courses use the January deadline.