The University of Cambridge welcomes applications from suitably qualified international students. We recognize the great academic and cultural value of a diverse student body. Admitting students from outside the UK allows us to seek talent from the widest possible pool.
Attracting so many talented international applicants means competition for places is fierce. However, academic achievement and potential remain the selection criteria for senior high school candidates.
The application processThe application process is the same for all applicants. Whilst much of the information presented on this website is focused on GCE, and A Levels, many other school and national examinations at an equal level are also acceptable.
All applications to UK universities are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS）, which operates on a pre-qualification basis where offers are made in advance of applicants achieving their final grades. Offer holders are finally confirmed or rejected once the results for the relevant qualifications are received.
UCAS will require applicants’ predicted grades. A predicted grade is the grade of qualification an applicant’s school believes they are likely to achieve, all things being well. These predicted grades are used during the admissions process to help the University understand each applicant’s potential.
For a step-by-step guide, please refer to our main Applying pages.Application fee
Most international applicants are required to pay an application fee of £60. This is a standard charge that supports the administration of the application process and maintenance of the systems used in this process. See Terms and conditions of the application fee.
1. Why does the Cambridge university welcome overseas students?| A．They are foreigners. |
| B．They are more qualified than local students. |
| C．They will provide diversity for the campus. |
| D．They will be recognized by the UK government. |
| A．Gaokao results can play a part. |
| B．International experience is a must. |
| C．An offer is the guarantee of admission. |
| D．Applicant’s school can predict the result. |
| A．A British twelfth grader. |
| B．A Hong Kong eleventh grader. |
| C．A student in Peking University. |
| D．A junior high school student from Beijing. |
2 . Comparing college entrance exams, there are different needs for admission. The national college entrance examination, or gaokao, is known as the most competitive test for Chinese students. Do students in other countries also need to take a standardized test to get into university?
South Korea holds the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT) in November each year. The CSAT plays an important role in the country’s education. On test day, bus and subway frequency increases to make sure that students can get to the test sites in time.
Japan is trying to reform its standardized national college entrance exam. In January 2022, Common Test for University Admissions took the place of the National Center Test for University Admissions, which had been adopted since 1990. The new exam aims to put emphasis on the ability of students to discover and solve problems by themselves.
The American College Test(ACT) and Scholastic Assessment Test(SAT) are the two main college entrance exams taken by students in the US. While SAT tests a student’s ability to learn, the ACT tests a student’s educational development. Both tests normally take place seven times throughout the year. Students can retake the exams for a better score.
In the UK, there’s no standardized test for college admission. Instead, each college has their own admission criteria. These criteria often only include submission of transcripts(成绩单) and participation in an interview. Yet, there are subject-specific exams used by some colleges.
1. What is the purpose of the new test in Japan?| A．To improve students’ learning environments. |
| B．To assess students’ educational backgrounds. |
| C．To assist more students in getting high scores. |
| D．To test students’ thinking and practical abilities. |
| A．Take entrance exams repeatedly. |
| B．Have only one chance to be tested. |
| C．Sit a lot of subject-specific exams. |
| D．Meet each college’s admission criteria. |
| A．South Korea. | B．Japan. | C．America. | D．The UK. |
| A．Industrial management. | B．Educational subjects. |
| C．Vocational subjects. | D．Computer-aided design. |
| A．Admissions Tutors. | B．Persons in the information office. |
| C．Careers’ tutors. | D．Persons in the library. |
| A．Foreign language. | B．Work experience. |
| C．Educational background. | D．Students’ talent. |
1. Where is AmLion College?
| A．In New York. | B．In Leon. | C．In Chicago. |
| A．The tuition fee. | B．The employment rate. | C．The accommodation. |
| A．$300. | B．$500. | C．$600. |
| A．Pay the fees. | B．Think twice. | C．Look for a better college. |
1. What does the woman think is the most valuable part of the tour?
| A．Telling stories about classes. |
| B．Getting to know the college as a whole. |
| C．Learning detailed facts about the student center. |
| A．Food is sold there. |
| B．It is only popular for studying. |
| C．The rules are not very strict there. |
| A．At two o’clock in the morning. |
| B．At twelve o’clock at night. |
| C．At ten o’clock at night. |
| A．School sports teams. | B．Gym equipment. | C．Famous professors. |
6 . These universities in the United Kingdom have been numerically ranked based on their positions in the overall Best Global Universities rankings. Schools were evaluated based on their research performance and their ratings by members of the academic community around the world and within Europe. These are some of the top global universities in the United Kingdom.
the University of Edinburgh United Kingdom / Edinburgh
#6 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom
#34 in Best Global Universities
The University of Edinburgh is a public institution that was funded in 1583. It is spread across five campuses in… CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
GLOBAL SCORE 77. 8
ENROLLMENT 32, 800
King’s College London United Kingdom / London (U.K.)
#5 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom
#33 in Best Global Universities
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GLOBAL SCORE 77.9
ENROLLMENT 29, 240
University College London United Kingdom / London (U.K.)
#3 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom
#12 in Best Global Universities
University College London, or UCL, is a public institution that was founded in 1826. It was the third university... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
GLOBAL SCORE 84.4
ENROLLMENT 36, 900
Imperial College London United Kingdom /London (U.K.)
#4 in Best Universities in the United Kingdom
#13 in Best Global Universities
Imperial College London is a public institution that was founded in 1907. The university was previously a college of the... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
CLOBAL SCORE 84. 3
ENROLLMENT 18, 455
1. Which of the following matters most to the ranking?| A．Size of the campus. | B．Numbers of professors. |
| C．Achievements in research. | D．Influence of the university. |
| A．King’s College London. | B．The University of Edinburgh. |
| C．Imperial College London. | D．University College London. |
| A．In a magazine. | B．On the Internet. |
| C．In a newspaper. | D．In an education paper. |
| A．Use library facilities. | B．Library regulations. |
| C．Library personnel. | D．Location of the library. |
| A．Book publishers. | B．Librarians. |
| C．Returning faculty members. | D．New university students. |
| A．1,000,000 volumes(卷,册). | B．Over 1,00,000 volumes. |
| C．1,000 volumes. | D．Over 110,000 volumes. |
1. What courses does the school mainly offer?
| A．Science. | B．English. | C．Business. |
| A．Teenagers. | B．Young kids. | C．Adults. |
| A．In the school hall. |
| B．In the English garden. |
| C．In No.1 Teaching Building. |
| A．By making a call. |
| B．By sending an email. |
| C．By writing a letter. |
9 . Here is the list of the oldest private schools in New York.
Collegiate School
Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 400
Enrollment: 222
Location: New York
Founded: 1628
This Upper West Side all-boys school is the oldest in the country. The school was ranked first in the world for the number of freshman students at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, Williams, Pomona, Swarthmore, the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins in 2007. Alumni (校友) include JFK Jr., Grammy winner Mark Ronson and Buzzfeed President Jon Steinberg, some of whom donated much to the school.
The Browning School
Non Boarding Tuition: $ 42, 850
Enrollment: 113
Location: New York
Founded: 1888
It has a rough application process with only 30% of applicants being accepted into the Upper East Side all-boys academy. The school does not admit any applicants in the 11th or 12th grades. Alumni include John D. Rockefeller, and former DNC chairman and Presidential candidate Howard Dean.
Horace Mann School
Non Boarding Tuition: $43, 300
Enrollment: 724
Location: Bronx, New York
Founded: 1887
Ranked the second best preparatory school in the country, it is the third most expensive private school in New York City. Alumni include Washington Post writer Marc Fisher, former U. S. Attorney General Willam Barr and former New York Governor ElliotSpitzer.
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Non-Boarding Tuition: $43, 265
Enrollment: 588
Location: Bronx, New York
Founded: 1878
This Ivy Prepatory School League member was founded by 24-year-old Felix Adler. The school is firmly part of the progressive movement, a fitting legacy (遗产) to its founder. Alumni include former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson, author William Melvin Kelley, Federal Reserve Board Governor Frederic Mishkin, and musician Gil Scott-Heron.
1. What do we know about the Browning School?| A．It used to be an all-boys school. |
| B．Its applicants are not easily admitted. |
| C．It was founded by John D. Rockefeller. |
| D．Its students are all below the tenth grade. |
| A．Horace Mann School. |
| B．Collegiate School. |
| C．The Browning School. |
| D．Ethical Culture Fieldston School. |
| A．To say the alumni-donated to schools. |
| B．To praise the alumni’s achievements. |
| C．To show their high quality education. |
| D．To set good examples for the students. |
10 . Foreign universities and education have always attracted students.
Find out how to apply. You can apply directly through the institution’s website and submit all your documents online. Some universities may require you to send documents via post.
Write your motivation letter nicely. Make sure that you write a motivation letter, if required, in the proper format and make it as unique as possible to stand out. Be honest in your explanations and experiences.
Paperwork is vital.
Keep specific regulations in mind. Some countries have guidelines for international aspirants (有抱负的人). Many EU nations need entrance examinations, while some institutions require portolios (作品选辑) or personal interviews. Most universities in the UK only take applications via UCAS for undergraduate degrees, while universities take direct applications for postgraduate degrees or via UKPASS.
| A．Always keep options in hand. |
| B．Decide on a particular university |
| C．They want to go there to pursue the best academic course in the world. |
| D．You may also have to apply through platforms in some countries. |
| E．If you want to study in the USA, start searching for a programme at least a year before applying. |
| F．Many foreign universities will have entrance exams in addition to application deadlines. |
| G．All documents require translations into the official language of the country you are applying to. |
