International fees and finance
As an international student (including Islands students, from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man) at Cambridge there are three costs you'll need to consider. These are your:
You have to prove that you can finance yourself for your entire course as it's not possible for you to work during the academic session to pay your way through the University. Colleges ask for financial guarantees and proof is also required when applying for a visa.
Please note that all students must ordinarily be available to study in Cambridge for the full duration of their course (with the exception of a year abroad, where part of the course).
Tuition fees
Fees are higher for overseas students (those from outside the EU and from the Islands) and depend on the course. If you're a national of a European Union (EU) country and you satisfy the residency requirements, then for fees purposes you're usually treated on exactly the same basis as UK students. See Fee status if you are unsure whether you are classed as a home or overseas student. More information can also be found on the UKCISA website and in our main fees and finance section.
Overseas fees (per year) for students commencing in 2013–14
The tuition fees for overseas students commencing in 2013-14 have been approved, and follow a new structure. You should again allow for increases in subsequent years..
| Group 1 | |
|---|---|
| Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Classics; Economics; Education; English; History; History of Art; Human, Social, and Political Sciences; Land Economy; Law; Linguistics; Modern and Medieval Languages; Philosophy; Theology and Religious Studies | £13,662 |
| Group 2 | |
| Mathematics | £15,237 |
| Group 3 | |
| Architecture, Geography, Music | £17,880 |
| Group 4 | |
| Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Studies, Manufacturing Engineering, Natural Sciences, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences | £20,790 |
| Group 5 | |
| Medicine and Veterinary Medicine (both Pre-Clinical and Clinical training) | £33,069 |
College fees
All oversea fee status (including Islands*) students, and those UK/EU students who are not eligible for tuition fee support (eg because they are taking a second degree), normally have to pay College fees in addition to University tuition fees.
The College fee covers the cost to your College of providing a range of educational, domestic and pastoral services and support. College fees vary slightly between Colleges but are typically in the range of £5,000 to £6,500 per year and you should allow for increases in subsequent years.
*Islands students are students from the Channel Islands and from the Isle of Man.
Living expenses
Your living expenses may be higher than for a UK student, for instance if you have to stay in Cambridge or the UK during the vacations. The minimum resources needed per year (excluding tuition and College fees) are estimated to be approximately £8,850, depending on your lifestyle.