Cambridge University Fees & Cost for Indian Students (2026)

Cambridge University charges annual tuition fees based on your course, ranging from £30,798 (INR 40 lakh) for undergraduate programmes to up to GBP 110,400 (INR 1.43 crore) for Executive MBA. The University fixes this fee for the full duration of your course once you enrol, so the rate you are quoted at admission does not rise in later years.

• Additional College fees: Every international undergraduate student at Cambridge also has to pay a College fee, which ranges from GBP 12,500 to GBP 15,950 (INR 16.2 Lakh to INR 20.7 Lakh) a year depending on the college they join. Trinity College charges a higher fee of GBP 21,063 but applies an automatic 30% bursary, bringing the net college fee to GBP 14,745 (18.7 lakh).

The table below shows Cambridge University tuition fees for 2027-28 entry:

Source:Cambridge tuition fees 2027-28
(Currency conversion used: 1 GBP = INR 129)

The cost of attendance at the University of Cambridge ranges from GBP 55,268 to GBP 106,950 (INR 71.2 lakh to INR 1.4 crore) per year, depending on your programme. This includes tuition fees, living expenses, and College fees where applicable.

Living costs for postgraduates are higher than for undergraduates because the University's postgraduate cost survey includes more personal spending and social activity per month. If you plan to stay in Cambridge for the full 12 months rather than just term time, your accommodation and food costs rise accordingly.

The table below shows the total cost of attendance for Indian students at Cambridge University at different course levels:

Source:Cambridge University Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate tuition fees start at £30,798 (about ₹40 lakh), the MBA costs £86,250 (₹1.12 crore), and the Global Executive MBA costs £125,100 (₹1.62 crore). The fee you pay depends on your programme and subject group, with additional costs such as College fees and living expenses applying to some students. 

The sections below break down fees and funding for the programme types Indian students apply to most often.

1. Cambridge Undergraduate Fees

Undergraduate tuition fees at Cambridge range from GBP 30,798 to GBP 70,554 (INR 40 lakh-INR 91.4 lakh) and stay fixed for your entire course. Add the College fee and living costs, and a Cambridge undergraduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science costs an Indian student roughly INR 92 lakh to INR 97 lakh a year before scholarships.

If you take a year abroad as part of your course, Cambridge charges only 50% of your full Overseas tuition fee for that year, which reduces the cost of degrees such as Modern and Medieval Languages that include an exchange year.

The table below provides tuition fees for undergraduate programmes at Cambridge.

2. Cambridge MPhil and MSc Fees

Taught postgraduate fees at Cambridge vary by department, so you have to pay different tuition fees for an MPhil depending on the faculty and programme you choose. For example, the tuition fee for the MPhil in Population Health Sciences for international students is GBP 43,296 (INR 56 lakh) and for the MPhil in Management at Cambridge Judge Business School is GBP 39,504 (INR 51 lakh).

3. Cambridge PhD and Research Degree Fees

PhD tuition fees at Cambridge, known as the University Composition Fee, vary by department and are charged for a minimum of nine terms, or three years, for full-time study. The tuition fee for a PhD in Biotechnology is GBP 25,528 (INR 33 lakhs), and for Phd in Chemistry is GBP 63,246 (INR 81.6 lakh). For many funded PhD students, the University Composition Fee is covered in full through funding such as a UKRI studentship, Cambridge Trust award or Gates Cambridge Scholarship. 

4. Cambridge MBA Fees

The tuition fee for a one-year, full-time MBA in the UK at Cambridge Judge Business School is GBP 86,250 (INR 1.12 crore) for both UK and international students. Cambridge graduates who studied a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD at the University receive an automatic GBP 10,000 (INR 12.95 Lakh ) discount on their MBA tuition.

5. Cambridge Executive MBA Fees

Cambridge Judge Business School offers two Executive MBA programmes for working professionals. The Cambridge Executive MBA (September 2027) costs £110,400 (₹1.43 crore), and the Global Executive MBA (January 2028) costs £125,100 (₹1.62 crore), each for the whole programme. Both require a non-refundable £10,000 (₹13 lakh) reservation fee to secure your place, which is counted toward your tuition.

Cambridge application fees range from £20 for doctoral applications to £165 for the MBA (₹2,600 to ₹21,400). Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS, which charges £34.50 for 2027 entry, and then complete Cambridge's own My Cambridge Application, which costs £60 for most international applicants.

Cambridge offers a 14-day cancellation window during which you get a full refund if you wish to withdraw the application. You may also qualify for a fee waiver depending on your financial circumstances, which is worth checking before you pay. Judge Business School mentions its £150 Executive MBA fee as non-refundable, so check the terms for the programme you apply to.

The table below breaks down Cambridge University application fees for Indian students:

Cambridge offers a mix of fully funded scholarships, partial awards, and College-level bursaries, though fully funded options for international students are limited and highly competitive.

The table below covers scholarships available to Indian students at Cambridge University:

Expert Insight: Gates Cambridge is the only route that covers your full cost of study, and it excludes exactly the courses many Indian applicants target, including the MBA and Executive MBA. For most other postgraduate courses, treat these scholarships as ways to reduce your cost. Plan your finances around paying tuition and living costs largely out of pocket or through an education loan.

A UK Student visa allows you to work up to 20 hours a week in term time and full-time outside term, but Cambridge's own rules come first. The University does not expect undergraduates and taught postgraduates to work during term time, and most do not, so most work happens during vacations. Research students are advised to limit work to 6-10 hours a week.

Here is how part-time work and income opportunities work for Indian students:

• On-campus and College jobs: Colleges regularly hire students for library assistance, cafeteria and bar work, open-day support and administrative roles. These jobs pay at or above the UK National Living Wage, which is GBP 12.71 (INR 1640) an hour for workers aged 21 and over (approximately INR 1.3 lakh per month). 
• Research and teaching support: Postgraduate and PhD students can choose supervision or demonstrating work within their own department, building directly relevant academic experience.
• Post-graduation work through the Graduate Route: Once you finish your degree, the Graduate Route visa lets you work in the UK without needing a job offer or employer sponsorship. Students who apply before 31 December 2026 can stay and work in the UK for two years, or three years if they complete a PhD. For non-PhD graduates who apply from 1 January 2027 onwards, the Graduate Route period is reduced to 18 months. 

Source:Part-time working at Cambridge University

Cambridge's fee structure can be confusing because your tuition fee, College fee, and course duration can vary independently. Two students pursuing similar-sounding courses can therefore face different total costs depending on their subject group and the College they join. 

Yocket Premium connects you with counsellors who have guided Indian students through the Cambridge application and funding process. This way, you can plan your Cambridge journey with confidence by understanding your costs early and exploring the funding options available to you.