1 . International Application

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 process

The 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.

2. Which of the following is true about the application process?

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.

3. Who would be the most likely target reader of the text?

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.

2. What can American students do if they want a better university?

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.

3. In which country do colleges hold their own entrance exams based on the text?

A．South Korea.

B．Japan.

C．America.

D．The UK.

3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. When do American schools begin?

A．In July.

B．In February.

C．In September.

2. When do most American children go to school?

A．At the age of 5.

B．At the age of 7.

C．At the age of 9.

3. What do high school students do after class?

A．Do their homework.

B．Do many interesting things.

C．Go to work.

4. What do many students do after high school?

A．Go to work.

B．Stay at home.

C．Go to college.

4 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．Studying overseas.

B．University scholarship.

C．Studying in universities.

2. Which country ranks the first on the list?

A．Australia.

B．The United States.

C．The United Kingdom.

3. What is the average education expense in Hong Kong per year?

A．About US $22,000.

B．About US $24,000.

C．About US $30,000.

4. What is the average tuition cost based on?

A．The top 10 best colleges.

B．The top 10 largest colleges.

C．The top 10 most famous colleges.

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What does the speaker 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.

2. What does the speaker suggest about the library?

A．The rules are not very strict there.

B．It is only popular for studying.

C．Food is sold there.

3. When does the student center close on weekend nights?

A．At ten o’clock at night.

B．At twelve o’clock at night.

C．At two o’clock in the morning.

4. What will the speaker probably discuss next?

A．School sports teams.

B．Computer equipment.

C．Famous professors.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。1.

A．Industrial management.	B．Educational subjects.
C．Vocational subjects.	D．Computer-aided design.

2.

A．Admissions Tutors.	B．Persons in the information office.
C．Careers’ tutors.	D．Persons in the library.

3.

A．Foreign language.	B．Work experience.
C．Educational background.	D．Students’ talent.

7 . The CAUSE Leadership Academy (CLA) for students is a paid nine-week internship (实习) program that connects college undergraduates to communities through local political experiences and prepares them to lead and advocate for the civic engagement.

General Information:

·Program Duration: June 24th, 2024 — August 23rd, 2024

·Location and Time Commitment: CLA will be an in-person, full-time program (5 days per week, about 40 hours per week).

·Payment: Each intern will receive $4,000 upon satisfactory completion of the program.

Program Goals:

·To gain new skills and knowledge

·To deepen understanding of issues that impact the local community

·To explore civic leadership career paths

·To develop professional experience and skills to be effective in political advocacy and campaign support

Program Components:

·Interns will work together to develop a project.

·Interns will be placed in a public, private, or non-profit host office.

·Interns will learn about and support civic engagement efforts with their Host Office.

·Interns will develop leadership skills and expand understanding of civic engagement.

Requirements for the applicants:

·Have a minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0

·Be a current student with at least one year of college completed or a recent college graduate

·Be able to actively participate in all major events

For full consideration, applicants must ensure both Application and Letter of Recommendation are received by Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

1. The program aims to help participants _______.

A．lead political campaigns	B．make high academic achievements
C．choose civic leadership career paths	D．deepen understanding of civic issues

2. CLA will provide interns _______.

A．a training online	B．a project to finish individually
C．a leader position in a Host Office	D．a $ 4,000 payment for great work

3. Which is a requirement for the applicants?

A．Participating in all events.	B．Having a GPA no less than 3.0.
C．Applying after January 28th, 2024.	D．Being a current high school student.

8 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman worried about?

A．How to get to the students’ union.

B．How to find a map of the university.

C．How to live the university life.

2. How long are the computer rooms open on weekdays?

A．8 hours．

B．9 hours．

C．11 hours.

3. Where is the students’ union?

A．Beside the Lab B.

B．Opposite the Chemistry labs.

C．On the right of the Science Blocks.

4. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A．Have an appointment with him on Thursday.

B．Get familiar with the university.

C．Write her telephone number down on the form.

9 . Here are four universities in Munich, Germany that offer free tuition for their students.

Technical University of Munich(TUM)

This university is the best technical university in Germany. It was established in 1868 by King Ludwig Ⅱ. The university was renamed Technische Universitat München in 1970. Its alumni(校友)have several Nobel Prize winners, including Konrad Emil Bloch for Medicine or Physiology and Robert Huber for Chemistry. This university offers undergraduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Technology and others.

Munich University of Applied Sciences(MUAS)

Established in 1971, the university is the biggest university of applied science in Bavaria. Its establishment was the result of seven colleges of higher education joining together. It offers a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in different subjects. It also works with around 200 different educational institutions around the world.

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich(LMUM)

This is a public university established by the Duke Ludwig IX of Bavaria-Landshut in 1472. It was renamed its present name in honor of the founder of the university by King Maximilian I. The university counts several famous personalities among its alumni, including Pope Benedict XVI, 2005 Nobel Prize winner in physics Theodor W. Hansch, and Nobel Prize-winning novelist Thomas Mann.

University of Television and Film Munich(UT&FM)

Established in 1966, the university is one of the most famous film schools in Germany. It has strict guidelines when it comes to the admission of students. Some of the alumni of the university have received the Academy Award. Among the better-known alumni is Florian Henkel von Donnersmarck, who won an Academy Award in 2007 for The Lives of Others.

1. What is special about Munich University of Applied Sciences?

A．It is the biggest university in Germany.

B．It focuses on training talents of science.

C．It has some Nobel Prize winners in its alumni.

D．It was founded by combining several colleges.

2. Who graduated from University of Television and Film Munich?

A．Pope Benedict XVI.	B．Florian Henkel von Donnersmarck.
C．Konrad Emil Bloch.	D．Thomas Mann.

3. Which university has the longest history?

A．TUM.

B．MUAS.

C．LMUM.

D．UT&FM.

10 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which of the following is the speaker’s favorite?

A．The library.

B．The lecture hall.

C．The football field.

2. Where is the dining hall?

A．Opposite the gate.

B．Behind the teaching buildings.

C．At the end of the campus.

3. How is the speaker’s campus?

A．It is large in size.

B．It is old and quiet.

C．It looks beautiful.