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Cambridge University

University of Cambridge
Cambridge
CB2 1TN
Registry Tel 01223 332200
Fax 01223 366383,
Website: www.cam.ac.uk.
Student enquiries: Cambridge Admissions Office, Fitzwilliam House, 32 Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1QV, Tel 01223 333308, email: admissions@cam.ac.uk; or the Admissions Tutor of any Cambridge college. Website: www.cam.ac.uk/admissions
Applications: Both to the university/college and to UCAS.

Overview

Broad study areas: Arts, education, social sciences, law, science (including engineering), technology, medicine, veterinary medicine.

Students: Total 17,300, all full-time; male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students 11,900, of which 1000 international, 230 mature on entry. Postgraduates 5400. Teaching staff: 2000.

In Brief

World-class research-led university.

Location: Cambridge, East Anglia.

Average UCAS points on entry: 360+.

Admissions information: AS-levels accepted only in combination with 3+ A-levels; AEAs welcomed. UCAS tariff not used.

Drop-out rate: 2%.

State school entry: 58%.

Accommodation: All first years housed. Majority of colleges offer accommodation for the whole course.

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