Getting Into University Of Cambridge

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About the University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is located in the town of Cambridge, London. The university is a collegiate public research institution and home to more than 18,000 students and 9,000 staff. Crimson has cracked the code on how to get into Cambridge from NZ, click below to check out some of our Alumni now.

A Brief History
A brief history

Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge’s 800-year history makes it the fourth-oldest university in the world and the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world.

General info
General information

Cambridge's 6 schools are spread across the university’s colleges: Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Technology.

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Quick facts about Cambridge

  • Average undergrad degree: 3 years course specific
  • Setting: Small city in county Cambridgeshire, UK
  • Residential Status: Primarily on campus
  • Number of Undergraduates: 12,350 (approx)
Cambridge University

18,400

Total students

57%

Undergraduate percentage

A*A*A-AAA

A-Level requirements

40-42

Average International Baccalaureate (IB) score

FAQ's

What is Cambridge's QS World University Ranking?

#7

What is the median starting salary of Cambridge graduates?

$52,862NZD

What is the percentage of international students at Cambridge?

36%

How hard is it to get into Cambridge?

While Cambridge’s overall acceptance rate is approximately 20%, for many courses the rate is much lower. Cambridge is one of the most competitive schools in the UK.

How many colleges does Cambridge have?

31

What is Cambridge's student-faculty ratio?

12:1

What's the easiest way to get into Cambridge?

There is no easy way to get into Cambridge! But starting early and seeking guidance from resources like Crimson can increase your chances by 400%

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Popular Majors At Cambridge

Virtual tour of the University of Cambridge

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Notable alumni

Cambridge boasts some of the most accomplished alumni in the world including 92 Nobel Laureate affiliates whose prizes cover every category. The university has educated eminent mathematicians, scientists, politicians, lawyers, philosophers, writers, actors and heads of state with notable graduates including Charles Darwin, Prince Charles, physicist Robert Oppenheimer and actor Ian McKellen.

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Watch Some Of Our Cambridge Videos

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  • A Day in the Life: Cambridge Student
  • A Day in the Life: Cambridge Computer Science Student
  • Big Questions Ep. 11: Cambridge University (May Ball Edition)

Crimson Student Results

Our students have received 2200+ offers to the world's best universities.

Why Work With Crimson Education?

Crimson Education is the world's most successful US/UK university admissions support consultancy.

Our students are up to 7X more likely to gain acceptance to the best — and most competitive — universities in the world.

From university selection strategy to standardised test prep, personal statement/essay support to extracurricular mentoring and interview practice — we leave no stone unturned, making sure your application stands out above the crowd.

You could be next!
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How Crimson works:

Our college consultancy model sees our students receive individualised support in every aspect of their Cambridge application — from general strategy, test prep and personal statement/essay support, to extracurricular mentoring and interview practice. Here's how we work!
01. Crafting an Initial, Highly Individualised Plan
01: Building your plan
02. Meeting Your Educational Coordinator
02: Choosing your schools
03. Planning With Your Crimson Strategist
03: Acing your tests
01. Crafting an Initial, Highly Individualised Plan
04: Boosting your ECLs
01. Crafting an Initial, Highly Individualised Plan
05: Writing your essays
01. Crafting an Initial, Highly Individualised Plan
06: Nailing the interview
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  • Process 01 - Crimson Education

    01. Crafting a plan and getting started

    After your initial assessment with one of our Academic Advisors we will build a highly personalised plan based on your age, current situation and admissions goals. Next you'll be introduced to your Educational Coordinator who'll help you organise your entire Crimson journey and act as a regular communication base for you and your family.

  • Process 02 - Crimson Education

    02. Building your university application list!

    Your Strategist is the 'captain of your application ship' helping you build out a **personalised application list **and formulate a highly personalised roadmap. Your strategist will help you pull all elements of your application(s) together, ensuring your final submission(s) will be as perfect as they can be. Read just some of our strategists profiles here!

  • Process 03 - Crimson Education

    03. Lifting your standardised test scores

    Whether it be the SAT or ACT, AP or UK course specific exams, out tutors are standardised test top scorers who can help you lift your scores above the competition. As a Crimson student you'll have access to the Crimson App where you can organise tutoring sessions, access practice tests and get instant expert feedback.

  • 04. Working With Your Crimson Team

    04. Improving your extracurricular candidacy

    Your ECL or extracurricular and leadership profile is a key component of your US and/or UK application(s). Our ECL mentors, who are accomplished project builders and often Ivy League or Oxbridge grads themselves, will help you expand upon your passions to build a capstone project and/or other significant, high-impact initiative.

  • 04. Working With Your Crimson Team

    05. Working with your essay mentor

    Working with your essay mentor you will brainstorm, ideate, craft, edit and refine a personal statement that resonates with admissions officers. Our mentors are top school graduates who understand the nuances of what it takes to write a stand-our personal statement or supplemental essay.

  • 04. Working With Your Crimson Team

    06. Prepping with your interview expert

    Our interview mentors have sat in that interview seat before - at Oxford, Cambridge and other top schools in the UK and the US. They will work with you to make sure you're prepared for every question possible, have the skill and confidence to think on your feet, and help you prepare questions you can ask your interviewers in return.

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