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Whichever university you apply to, you'll need to consider a range of costs, including tuition fees. The tuition fees you pay for your course will depend on whether you are classed as a Home or international student.
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There’s a range of financial help available to students at...
- International Fees and Costs
In 2025-26, the minimum resources needed in Cambridge for a...
- Study costs
Alongside your tuition fees and living costs like...
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Undergraduate Fees. Information for prospective students,...
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Estimate how much it will cost you to study at Cambridge,...
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'Living costs' cover whatever you need to pay for, excluding tuition fees, while you're at university. For example, accommodation, food, course costs/study materials, personal expenses and transport. To help you with your financial planning and to give you an idea of how much your living costs might be, we’ve worked with the Cambridge Students’ Uni...
The amount you'll need each year will depend on how long you're living in Cambridge. This might vary depending on whether you live in the UK or abroad. Most students will only be in Cambridge during term time (approximately 9 months), but international students might want to stay in Cambridge during vacations so they might be here for a bit longer....
You'll usually live in one of our Colleges for the duration of your course. Most Colleges offer a range of accommodation with different facilities and often at different price points. One of the advantages of College accommodation is that you won't need to pay rent for a full year – all of our Colleges have shorter contracts available. Minimum cont...
You’ll eat lots of your meals in College, whether that’s a quick meal in the cafeteria or a more formal three-course ‘formal hall’. Formal halls give you the opportunity to dine in style for a very reasonable price. They usually take place at least once a week and are completely optional. Colleges also provide basic self-catering facilities, so you...
There are some general course costs that apply across all courses. Details of these are included on our study costs page. You can find details of additional course costs specific to your chosen course on the relevant course entries. The University’s numerous libraries and IT facilities help to keep your costs down, and many Colleges and some depart...
What you spend on food, clothing, transport etc depends on your lifestyle. However, there are lots of free recreational facilities plus loads of College-based and student-run activities that don’t cost very much. What’s more, Cambridge is a small place so transport is cheap or free – most students walk or cycle and there’s a ‘Universal’ bus service...
Home fee status students who are eligible for public support don't normally have to pay an additional College fee, unless they're studying for a second undergraduate degree (affiliated students). International students should take this fee into account when planning their finances. More information about College fees is given on the international f...
The information above outlines what you’re likely to spend at University, but you can find further information about financial support and managing your finances: 1. Managing a budget – Make sure that you will be able to get the most of your money. Advice is available from independent sources about good ways to work out your budget and plan your sp...
Alongside your tuition fees and living costs like accommodation and food, when you’re applying to university, you’ll also need to consider study-related costs. These will vary depending on your course, but some general costs will apply for all students. We’ve included some examples of these below.
Undergraduate Fees. Information for prospective students, including estimates of living costs, is available on the Undergraduate Admissions website, and is updated annually to reflect costs in the next academic year.
The University Composition Fee (UCF) covers the cost of your teaching and supervision, and access to University and College facilities and support services. The value of the fee depends on your course and your fee status. See the table below for course fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, University of Cambridge employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at University of Cambridge. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.
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Estimate how much it will cost you to study at Cambridge, learn about the financial commitments you will need to make, and find funding to help support your studies. Your finances at Cambridge can be broken down into the following areas: University Composition Fee - your tuition or course fees. Maintenance - your estimated living costs.
