University of Cambridge, Engineering Programs

The University of Cambridge is a research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Founded in 1209, Cambridge is the world’s third-oldest operational university.

It continues to be one of the world’s prominent universities. It does not have a main campus but is home to 31 constituent colleges and more than 150 academic departments, faculties, and institutions functioning under six schools. All the colleges are self-governed and have their own organization and operations.

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It houses 116 libraries, with Cambridge University Library being the main one.

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) is offered by the University of Cambridge is offered for four years on a full-time basis. An on-campus course, it strengthens students’ ability in analytical, computing, and design skills that are the foundation of modern engineering systems.

In Part I (Years 1 and 2), students get a grasp of engineering fundamentals, facilitating students to choose wisely their specialization from their third year.

Following that, in Part II (Years 3 and 4), they are given detailed training in that professional subject.

Students need to complete an industrial experience of six weeks by the end of the third year. Thereafter, a dedicated industrial placement specialist helps delayed entrants and undergraduates find placements that suit them, both in the UK and other countries, with sponsorship.

Cambridge’s engineering programs offer specializations in

• Civil Engineering
• Structural and Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Sustainability and the Environment
• Information and Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and instrumentation and control

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For engineers, the department’s language program offers focused courses at various levels in languages such as Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.

Fees & Funding

Tuition & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Tuition Fees	£32,296	£32,296	£32,296	£32,296
Total Fees	£32,296	£32,296	£32,296	£32,296

Eligibility Criteria 

• Students need to have had mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB (40 to 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level), or an equivalent. 
• Students must have had A Level/IB Higher Level mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
• Cambridge English: C1 Advanced –with an overall score of at least 193, besides the Language Centre’s assessment.
• Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency – with an overall score of at least 200.
• Students need to have got a minimum score in IELTS or TOEFL or PTE to qualify for this program.

Eligibility for Indian Students:

Students studying Class XII need to attain a high score in relevant subjects. 

Students of CISCE and NIOS should have got a minimum of 90% in at least five subjects

• CBSE – Students should have in relevant subjects five or more A1 grades 
• State Boards – Students’ grades will be taken into consideration on a case-by-case basis. They need to get at least 95% in a minimum of five relevant subjects.

The following are the levels that need to be achieved by students besides the above performances in Class XII.

• College Board Advanced Placement Tests – Should have achieved grades of at least in five AP Tests
• IIT-JEE (Advanced) – Should have got a rank below 2,000 for Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Natural Sciences (Physical) in the IIT JEE (Advanced)
• STEP – Their achievements in STEP should stand out 

Required Scores

Standardized tests	Average scores
TOEFL (iBT)	100/120
IELTS	7.5/9

 
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List of Required Documents 

• Résumé/CV – An outline of a student’s skills and accomplishments.
• Higher Secondary School Certificate – The certificate that the education board of a country provides after the completion of higher secondary education.
• Statement of marks – The memorandum of marks that the education board provides.
• Financial Documents – The evidence that summarizes the student’s financial status.
• Letter of Recommendation (LOR) – From the mentor of the student who recommended him/her to pursue this degree.
• Statement of Purpose (SOP) – An essay written by the student as to why she/he is applying for this program.
• The requirement in the English Language – The test score showcasing the proficiency of the student in English such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, etc.

Rankings of the University of Cambridge

Cambridge was ranked #5 out of 1200 in engineering in Times Higher Education (THE) Global Ranking

The US NEWS and World Reports ranked the university #57 out of 949 in engineering in its Global Ranking 

Cost of Living

Head	Average Cost Per Year
Accommodation	£14,868

 

Visa & Work Study

• The UK’s International Student Office provides visa advice on a host of student-related UK immigration issues. Students must have the proper immigration permission that allows them to be in the UK.
• The type of permission they need depends on the course type they plan to study:

• If students are coming for a study course that is below six months, they can enter the UK as short-term students.
• If students want to pursue a study course that is over six months, they need to apply for a student visa to study in the UK. 

• Visa application of students depends mainly on the choice of their program, funding resources, following the UKVI rules and regulations to the T, and personal interviews.  

UK Student Visas: Types

• Short-term study visa – It is for students who are more than 16 years of age who are enrolling in a six-month short course in an institution in the UK or who are enrolling in an 11-month Language Course in English
• Tier 4 student visa (General) – It is for students who are more than 16 years of age and want to enroll in a course extending beyond six months.
• Tier 4 student visa (child) – It is for students in the age range of four to 17.

Required Documents:

• Passport details
• Test results of Tuberculosis (TB) 
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Evidence of having sufficient financial funds to cover their entire stay in the UK.
• Letters from parents or legal guardians for students below 18.
• Recent passport-size photographs

 Work Study

• The Work-Study Program allows students to work on-campus only if they student are full-time students:
• The students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week off-campus or on-campus.
• Major work visa opportunities for non-EU students studying in the UK-

• Tier-2 (General) Visa options (both full-time and part-time work options)
• Tier 5 visa (for professional training or work experience)- It permits students to be employed in the UK for up to 12 or 24 months based on the scheme they apply for.  

• Foreign students can work in the UK only if they apply for Tier 1, 2, or 5 Visa after completing their studies. Here are some conditions for students wanting to work in the UK-

• An overseas graduate must be compensated for a minimum of $27,290 per year, else, they would not be allowed to remain in the UK
• They need to get a job within four months of completion of their study programs

 Financial Aids and Scholarships

Name of Scholarship/Financial Aid	Amount
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships	£14,868
Cambridge Khattar Harrison Scholarship	£5,911
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020	Variable
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Variable

Other Services

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE	LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION	OVERSEAS EDUCATION LOAN
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ADMISSION	COURSE RECOMENDATION	DOCUMENT PROCUREMENT