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University of Cambridge
Overview
University of Cambridge information
About University of Cambridge
UCAS code: C05
We are one of the world's oldest universities and leading research centres. Cambridge comprises 31 Colleges and over 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students and world-class original research carried out by University and College staff.
Source: University of Cambridge
Tuition fees at University of Cambridge
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Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£35.8k
Average graduate salary89%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
93%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Cambridge
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge open days
Are you thinking of applying to this university?
Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are University of Cambridge's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
160 UCAS points160 UCAS pointsUniversity of Cambridge student reviews
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1st year student
Found it quite shocking that you have to pay a huge fee to join the Student Union. rnI also had trouble voting in the last election, and have received no reply to an email I sent trying to get help to fix this.
1 year ago
1st year student
Plenty of cafes in the day, and lots of libraries to work in, especially on sites like Sidgwick. rnSome good clubbing, but it really depends on when you go. One Saturday, the club was absolutely dead, but if you want a good night out, I would recommend Wednesday Revs.
1 year ago
1st year student
I am in one of the cheapest rooms available for first years at my college. This means I spend about u00a35,500 a year on rent, or u00a3184 a week. We are fortunate that rent is only charged during term-time (29-30 weeks) and I know there are some bursaries available. rnRent includes all water and el...
1 year ago
1st year student
Welfare support is very good at my college. I was ill this term and was able to manoeuvre this with the help of my tutor and the nurse. The only problem I have faced has been with trying to get access to lecture recordings - this is not the case with all courses, but the English faculty are pretty a...
1 year ago
1st year student
I am at Selwyn College, and we have been put as first-years in the same accommodation block, which is a lovely idea. We were also organised to be next door to someone from our subject - a great touch! My accommodation is perfectly functional - we have a bed, desk, wardrobe, en-suite and shared kitch...
1 year ago
1st year student
I love the layout of our course. It has just enough freedom (ie I can choose my essay title each week, and will later be able to choose which texts I revisit and revise and which I never want to see again) while being structured and guided under four papers, each of a different time period. The supp...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Cambridge
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
high
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
54%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
Organisation and management
71%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
69%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
52%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
42%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
76%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
82%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
59%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
63%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
62%
low
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