University of Cambridge: Statistics

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#13 of 14,131 In the World
#2 of 2,785 In Europe
#2 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#2 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In Cambridge
#1 of 2,112 For Computational Chemistry
Top10 For 55 other topics
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Acceptance rate
21%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.cam.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate21%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - December; January-March; April-June)

We've calculated the 21% acceptance rate for University of Cambridge based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Cambridge is a world-class research university with 272,896 scientific papers published and 11,097,137 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.

Publications
272,896
Citations
11,097,137

University of Cambridge majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
159,352 / 7,690,945
Chemistry
139,831 / 6,765,586
Physics
124,830 / 5,108,464
Engineering
122,282 / 4,862,266
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
107,005 / 3,572,458
Computer Science
106,168 / 4,590,093
Medicine
103,205 / 4,871,176
Environmental Science
100,450 / 3,756,774
Quantum and Particle physics
86,363 / 3,557,281
Genetics
81,524 / 4,431,257
Biochemistry
80,511 / 4,408,693
Materials Science
62,159 / 2,553,354
Organic Chemistry
59,498 / 2,671,762
Psychology
57,667 / 2,583,436
Geology
55,304 / 2,160,758
Geography and Cartography
53,192 / 1,798,190
Philosophy
50,714 / 1,483,067
Political Science
45,759 / 1,182,561
Pathology
44,250 / 2,153,515
Sociology
44,217 / 1,600,588
Mathematics
43,680 / 1,734,604
Law
42,759 / 1,143,663
Ecology
37,778 / 1,553,476
History
37,080 / 973,310
Paleontology
36,749 / 1,512,031
Optical Engineering
36,278 / 1,469,304
Statistics
35,132 / 1,489,247
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
33,278 / 1,219,300
Business
32,128 / 985,240
Archaeology
29,301 / 892,633
Neuroscience
29,147 / 1,487,017
Psychiatry
28,886 / 1,477,741
Economics
27,356 / 796,402
Linguistics
24,967 / 792,614
Electrical Engineering
24,772 / 936,240
Astrophysics and Astronomy
24,498 / 1,139,114
Metallurgical Engineering
24,135 / 1,011,344
Art & Design
21,198 / 510,242
Immunology
20,461 / 1,041,028
Mechanical Engineering
19,713 / 719,059

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 2309 34614
1991 2336 37693
1992 2575 42154
1993 2887 43251
1994 2993 46596
1995 3259 52931
1996 3488 58578
1997 3693 64705
1998 3781 73512
1999 3907 82424
2000 4305 94940
2001 4375 106258
2002 4624 119686
2003 4914 133627
2004 5325 154046
2005 5639 177285
2006 6035 199330
2007 6255 224295
2008 6689 249588
2009 7215 281988
2010 7596 312731
2011 8090 353478
2012 8662 398128
2013 9272 444849
2014 9853 477923
2015 10586 514669
2016 11214 544256
2017 12005 598233
2018 12402 634780
2019 13610 731338
2020 15376 861904
2021 17940 1069464
2022 13313 973482
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Cambridge gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Cost Currency
Undergraduate £9,250 GBP
Graduate (Masters) £9,250 - £38,000 GBP
Graduate (PhD) £9,250 - £25,000 GBP
Executive MBA £69,000 GBP
Master of Finance £37,500 GBP
Master of Accounting £37,500 GBP
Master of Corporate Law £28,500 GBP

The University of Cambridge has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Cambridge.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Fine Arts
Doctorate Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Architecture, Asian Studies, Astronomy and Space Science, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, French, Genetics, Geography, German, History, International Studies, Italian, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Medicine, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Neurosciences, Nordic Studies, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Studies, Slavic Languages, Sociology, Spanish, Surgery, Theology, Veterinary Science, Zoology

University of Cambridge alumni

  1. Stephen Hawking

    Stephen Hawking
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1942-2018 (aged 76)
    Enrolled in the University of Cambridge
    1962-1966 graduated with doctorate
    Occupations
    theoretical physicistwritercosmologist
    Biography

    Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who, at the time of his death, was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, widely viewed as one of the most prestigious academic posts in the world.

  2. Isaac Newton

    Isaac Newton
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1642-1727 (aged 85)
    Occupations
    mathematicianphilosopher
    Biography

    Sir Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author who was described in his time as a natural philosopher. He was a key figure in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment that followed. His pioneering book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), first published in 1687, consolidated many of his and others' previous results and established classical mechanics. Newton also made seminal contributions to optics, and shares credit with German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz for developing infinitesimal calculus.

  3. Charles Darwin

    Charles Darwin
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1809-1882 (aged 73)
    Enrolled in the University of Cambridge
    In 1828 studied theology
    Occupations
    travel writernaturalistgeologistethologistphilosopher
    Biography

    Charles Robert Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. His proposition that all species of life have descended from a common ancestor is now generally accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history and was honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey.

  4. Rachel Weisz

    Rachel Weisz
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1970-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    film actorstage actorfilm directoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Rachel Hannah Weisz is an English actress. She began acting in British stage and television productions in the early 1990s, and made her film debut in Death Machine (1994). She won a Critics' Circle Theatre Award for her role in the 1994 revival of Noël Coward's play Design for Living, and went on to appear in the 1999 Donmar Warehouse production of Tennessee Williams' drama Suddenly, Last Summer. Her film breakthrough came with her starring role as Evelyn Carnahan in the Hollywood action films The Mummy (1999) and The Mummy Returns (2001). Weisz went on to star in several films of the 2000s, including Enemy at the Gates (2001), About a Boy (2002), Runaway Jury (2003), Constantine (2005), The Fountain (2006), and The Lovely Bones (2009).

All 100 notable alumni

University of Cambridge faculties and divisions

Centre : African Studies African Studies
Centre : Business Research (ESRC) Business and Commerce
Centre : English and Applied Linguistics Applied Linguistics, English
Centre : International Studies International Studies
Centre : Islamic Studies Islamic Studies
Centre : Language Studies Modern Languages
Centre : Latin American Studies Latin American Studies
Centre : South Asian Studies South Asian Studies
Centre : Superconductivity Research Electrical Engineering
Department/Division : Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Applied Mathematics, Physics
Department/Division : Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
Department/Division : Chemistry Chemistry
Department/Division : Clinical Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Science
Department/Division : History and Philosophy of Science History, Philosophy
Department/Division : Land Economy Rural Planning
Department/Division : Physics Physics
Faculty : Architecture and History of Art Architecture, Art History
Faculty : Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Oriental Languages
Faculty : Biology Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Experimental Psychology, Genetics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology
Faculty : Classics Classical Languages
Faculty : Divinity Theology
Faculty : Economics and Politics Economics, Political Sciences
Faculty : Education Education
Faculty : Engineering Engineering
Faculty : English Celtic Languages and Studies, English
Faculty : History History
Faculty : Law Law
Faculty : Modern and Medieval Languages French, German, Italian, Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Modern Languages, Portuguese, Slavic Languages, Spanish
Faculty : Music Music
Faculty : Philosophy Philosophy
Institute : Agricultural Botany Botany
Institute : Archaeology and Anthropology Anthropology, Archaeology
Institute : Astronomy Astronomy and Space Science
Institute : Biotechnology Biotechnology
Institute : Cancer Biology, Oncology
Institute : Criminology Criminology
Institute : European Bioinformatics Information Technology
Institute : Management Studies Management
Institute : Manufacturing Production Engineering
Institute : Mathematical Sciences Mathematics
Institute : Orthodox Christian Studies Christian Religious Studies
Institute : Public Health Public Health
Institute : Theology Theology
Institute : Theorical Geophysics Geophysics
Laboratory : Computer and Computing Service Computer Science
Research Division : Medicine Medicine
School : Clinical Medicine Biochemistry, Community Health, Genetics, Haematology, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Surgery

General information

Founded 1209
Motto Hinc lucem et pocula sacra
Colors cambridge blue

Location and contacts

Address The Old Schools Trinity Lane
Cambridge, CB2 1TN
United Kingdom
City population 124,000

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