Course

Accounting & Finance

Offered by Judge Business School

QS Accounting & Finance

QS Accounting & Finance Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge Judge Business School combines Cambridge's global academic prestige with strong finance research, offering a rigorous MFin programme with unusually close links to London's financial sector.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Accounting & Finance (QS 2026)
Strong MFin programme with City of London links
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Excellent global alumni network
Strong quantitative finance research

Programme & duration: MFin: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £48,000 – £55,000 per year (MFin; indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: Strong undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline. GMAT/GRE required. Work experience preferred.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into investment banking, asset management, and fintech roles globally.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in quantitative finance, corporate finance, and financial technology.

Course

Business & Management

Offered by Judge Business School

QS Business & Management

QS Business & Management: Top 20 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge Judge Business School blends rigorous academics with a strong entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem, benefiting from Cambridge's global reputation and the surrounding 'Silicon Fen' tech cluster.

Key advantages

Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Strong entrepreneurship and tech ecosystem
Small class sizes with high faculty access
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Excellent global brand recognition
Strong finance and analytics tracks

Programme & duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time)MBA: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £37,000 – £60,000 per year depending on programme (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: Strong undergraduate degree (2:1 or equivalent). GMAT/GRE typically required. Some work experience preferred for certain MSc tracks.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in finance, consulting, and technology/entrepreneurship. Close links to Cambridge's start-up ecosystem.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainability. Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance is internationally recognised.

Course

MBA

Offered by Judge Business School

QS Global MBA Ranking

QS Global MBA Rank: #7 in the World (2026)

Cambridge Judge Business School is ranked #7 in the world for MBA (QS Global MBA Rankings 2026), combining Cambridge's global academic prestige with a one-year, intensive MBA format and strong entrepreneurship focus.

Key advantages

#7 Globally for MBA (QS 2026)
One-year intensive format
Strong entrepreneurship and tech ecosystem
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Small, highly selective cohort
Excellent global brand recognition

Programme & duration: MBA: 1 year (full-time, intensive)
Tuition (international): Approx. £75,000 – £82,000 total programme fee (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree, strong professional track record, GMAT/GRE/EA score, essays, and interview.
Average Work Experience: Average 6–7 years of work experience; typical class age 30–31
GMAT / GRE Requirement: GMAT: average 680+ (or GRE/Executive Assessment accepted)

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in consulting, finance, and technology/entrepreneurship. Close links to Cambridge's start-up ecosystem ('Silicon Fen').

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support alongside an intensive one-year MBA experience.

Research strengths

Research in entrepreneurship, finance, and sustainability. Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance is internationally recognised.

Course

Marketing

Offered by Judge Business School

QS Marketing

QS Marketing Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge Judge Business School is the UK's only representative among the world's top 5 for Marketing (QS 2026), combining Cambridge's global academic prestige with strong consumer behaviour and brand strategy research.

Key advantages

Top 5 Globally for Marketing (QS 2026)
Only UK school in the world's top 5
Strong consumer behaviour and brand strategy research
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Small, highly selective cohort
Excellent global brand recognition

Programme & duration: MSc Marketing: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £37,000 – £44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline. GMAT/GRE may be required. Personal statement and references.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into brand management, consulting, and consumer goods marketing roles globally.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in consumer behaviour, digital marketing, and brand strategy. Strong industry partnerships with global FMCG brands.

Course

Economics

Offered by Faculty of Economics

QS Economics

QS Economics Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Faculty of Economics is ranked among the global top 10 (QS 2026), renowned for a historic and rigorous approach to economic theory dating back to Alfred Marshall and John Maynard Keynes.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Economics (QS 2026)
Historic legacy (Keynes, Marshall)
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Strong macroeconomics and econometrics research
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Excellent global brand recognition

Programme & duration: MPhil: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £34,000 – £40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree with strong mathematics background. References and personal statement required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in central banking, finance, consulting, and international policy institutions.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in macroeconomics, econometrics, and economic history. Historic centre of economic thought since Keynes.

Course

Architecture

Offered by Department of Architecture

QS Architecture & Built Environment

QS Architecture & Built Environment Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Architecture combines Cambridge's global academic prestige with rigorous, research-led architectural education, ranked among the world's top architecture schools.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Architecture (QS 2026)
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Strong architectural history and theory research
Excellent global alumni network
Rigorous, research-led curriculum

Programme & duration: MPhil/MArch: 1 – 2 years (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £30,000 – £36,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in Architecture. Strong portfolio and academic references required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into leading architecture practices, urban planning, and academic research roles.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in architectural history, sustainable design, and digital architecture.

Course

Chemical Engineering

Offered by Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology

QS Chemical Engineering

QS Chemical Engineering Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is ranked among the world's top 5 for the discipline (QS 2026), combining Cambridge's global academic prestige with cutting-edge biotechnology and formulation science.

Key advantages

Top 5 Globally for Chemical Engineering (QS 2026)
Strong biotechnology and formulation science research
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Excellent global alumni network
Strong biotech ecosystem links

Programme & duration: MPhil: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £36,000 – £42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, and process engineering roles.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in biotechnology, formulation science, and sustainable process engineering.

Course

Civil Engineering

Offered by Department of Engineering — Civil

QS Civil & Structural Engineering

QS Civil & Structural Engineering Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Engineering is ranked among the world's top 10 for Civil & Structural Engineering (QS 2026), the largest engineering department in Europe, combining rigorous theory with hands-on design.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Civil Engineering (QS 2026)
Largest engineering department in Europe
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Strong structural mechanics research
Excellent global alumni network
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)

Programme & duration: MPhil/MEng: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £36,000 – £42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into structural engineering consultancies, infrastructure firms, and academic research roles.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in structural mechanics, geotechnics, and sustainable construction.

Course

Electrical Engineering

Offered by Department of Engineering — Electrical

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering

QS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Engineering is ranked among the world's top 10 for Electrical & Electronic Engineering (QS 2026), the largest engineering department in Europe, with strong research in photonics and semiconductor devices.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Electrical Engineering (QS 2026)
Largest engineering department in Europe
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Strong photonics and semiconductor research
Excellent global alumni network
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)

Programme & duration: MPhil/MEng: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £36,000 – £42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into semiconductor design, telecommunications, and power systems engineering roles globally.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in photonics, semiconductor devices, and machine intelligence. Strong ties with Cambridge's deep-tech ecosystem.

Course

Mechanical Engineering

Offered by Department of Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering

QS Mechanical Engineering Rank: Top 5 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Engineering is ranked among the world's top 5 for Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering (QS 2026), the largest engineering department in Europe, combining rigorous theory with hands-on design.

Key advantages

Top 5 Globally for Mechanical Engineering (QS 2026)
Largest engineering department in Europe
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Strong manufacturing and robotics research
Excellent global alumni network
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)

Programme & duration: MPhil/MEng: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £36,000 – £42,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Strong mathematics background required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing engineering roles globally.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in robotics, manufacturing, and thermofluids. Strong ties with Cambridge's engineering-focused biotech and deep-tech ecosystem.

Course

Biomedical Science

Offered by Department of Biochemistry

QS Biological Sciences

QS Biological Sciences Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Biochemistry is ranked among the world's top for Biological Sciences (QS 2026), renowned for its historic legacy in molecular biology (birthplace of DNA structure discovery).

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Biological Sciences (QS 2026)
Historic legacy (DNA structure discovery)
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Strong molecular biology and structural biology research
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Excellent global alumni network

Programme & duration: MPhil: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £35,000 – £41,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science or related discipline. References and personal statement required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into biomedical research, pharmaceutical R&D, and academic careers.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in molecular biology, structural biology, and cancer research. Home to the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology links.

Course

Pharmacy

Offered by Department of Pharmacology

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology

QS Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Pharmacology is one of the world's leading centres for pharmacology research, combining Cambridge's global academic prestige with cutting-edge drug discovery science.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Pharmacy & Pharmacology (QS 2026)
World-leading drug discovery research
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Excellent global alumni network
Strong biotech ecosystem links

Programme & duration: MPhil: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £34,000 – £40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant science. References and personal statement required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes into pharmaceutical R&D, biotech start-ups, and academic research roles.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in drug discovery, molecular pharmacology, and neuropharmacology. Strong ties with Cambridge's biotech cluster ('Silicon Fen').

Course

Psychology

Offered by Department of Psychology

QS Psychology

QS Psychology Rank: #2 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Psychology is ranked #2 in the world (QS 2026), renowned for rigorous experimental psychology research and close integration with Cambridge's world-leading neuroscience community.

Key advantages

#2 Globally for Psychology (QS 2026)
World-leading experimental psychology research
Historic collegiate system
Strong developmental and social psychology focus
Small, highly selective cohorts
Excellent global alumni network

Programme & duration: MPhil: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £35,000 – £40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or related discipline. Strong research experience preferred. References required.

Employability & placement

Excellent outcomes into clinical psychology doctoral training, academic research, and applied psychology roles.

Student experience

Collegiate system offers strong pastoral support in an intensely academic environment. Small, close-knit cohorts.

Research strengths

Research in developmental psychology, social psychology, and cognitive science. Strong ties to Cambridge's neuroscience institutes.

Course

Law (LLM)

Offered by Faculty of Law

QS Law

QS Law Rank: #3 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Faculty of Law is ranked #3 in the world (QS 2026), offering the renowned LLM programme with unrivalled specialisation choice and historic legal scholarship credentials.

Key advantages

#3 Globally for Law (QS 2026)
Renowned LLM with 20+ specialisation options
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Strong international and commercial law faculty
Excellent global alumni network
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)

Programme & duration: LLM: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £38,000 – £44,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate law degree (or equivalent). References and personal statement required.

Employability & placement

Excellent placement into Magic Circle law firms, international organisations, and academia.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in international law, corporate law, and legal theory. Renowned Lauterpacht Centre for International Law.

Course

International Relations

Offered by Department of Politics and International Studies

QS Politics & IR

QS Politics & IR Rank: Top 10 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #5

Cambridge's Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is ranked among the global top 10 (QS 2026), combining Cambridge's global academic prestige with rigorous training in international relations theory and diplomacy.

Key advantages

Top 10 Globally for Politics & IR (QS 2026)
Top 5 global university (QS 2026)
Historic Cambridge collegiate life
Strong international security and diplomacy research
Excellent global alumni network
Small, highly selective cohort

Programme & duration: MPhil: 1 year (full-time)
Tuition (international): Approx. £34,000 – £40,000 per year (indicative; verify on official website)
Intakes: September/October (main intake)
English requirement: IELTS: 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 110PTE: 76
Entry requirements: First-class or strong 2:1 undergraduate degree. References and personal statement required.

Employability & placement

Strong outcomes in diplomatic services, international organisations, and global policy consultancies.

Student experience

Collegiate system provides close community and support. Demanding but highly rewarding academic environment.

Research strengths

Research in international security, diplomacy, and political theory. Home to the Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement.

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