Computer Science BA (Hons) and MEng

Computer Science BA (Hons) and MEng is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at university-of-cambridge in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA and MEng), with intakes in October.

university-of-cambridge is a public institution, ranked 6 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £46,872 a year, about ₹57.2 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly £140,616 (≈ ₹1.72 crore) before any yearly increase.

University fee only; add the College fee (£12,500 to £15,950 a year at most Colleges in 2027-28)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

General entry requirements at university-of-cambridge for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• CBSE Class XII is accepted only by some Colleges and only for some courses (mostly arts, humanities and social sciences, plus Architecture, Design and Veterinary Medicine), with minimum offers of A1 in five relevant subjects.
• For Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Indian students should take further study such as A levels, the IB, or five or more AP tests at score 5 alongside A1 grades in relevant Class XII subjects.
• Typical offers for these courses are A*A*A at A level or 41–42 IB points with 776 at Higher Level, and most require an admissions test (ESAT or TMUA).

For this course: IELTS 7.5 (usually 7.0 in each element).

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This course starts in: October.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree certificate and transcripts (or Class 10 and 12 mark sheets plus A level, IB or AP results for bachelor's)
• English test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English)
• References (usually two academic references for master's)
• Answers to course-specific questions or a statement of interest
• CV, and evidence of work experience for the MBA

• University postgraduate funding (through the Applicant Portal)

  Master's and PhD

  Value: Varies; some awards cover full costs

  Tick 'Yes – I wish to apply for funding' in your course application and apply by the course funding deadline (for example 8 December 2026 for the MPhil in Advanced Computer Science). Most University scholarships are listed in the Postgraduate Funding Search.

  Official page

• Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust (undergraduate)

  Undergraduate

  Value: Means-tested awards, usually a partial contribution

  Overseas students who have been offered a place by a College. The College sends details and the application form after the offer.

  Official page

The University of Cambridge was established in 1209 and is one of the world's oldest universities. It is a collegiate university: students belong to one of 31 Colleges, which provide accommodation, meals and pastoral support, as well as to the University, which runs teaching and exams.

Cambridge is 6th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 1st in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027. Its Computer Science department was the first in the UK, and it is known across sciences, engineering, mathematics, economics, law and business (Cambridge Judge Business School).

Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in the UK

• BSc (Hons) Computer Scienceanglia-ruskin-university3 years full time (4 years with a placement year) · £19,750 / year
• BSc Computer Scienceaston-university3 years, or 4 with a placement year · £22,575 / year
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)birmingham-city-university3 years · £19,220 / year
• Computer Science BSc (Hons)brunel-university-of-london3 years, or 4 with a placement · £17,920 / year
• BSc Computer Sciencecardiff-metropolitan-university3 years (optional placement year) · £16,000 / year
• Computer Science (BSc)cardiff-university3 years (full time) · £31,700 / year

More courses at university-of-cambridge

• MPhil in Advanced Computer Science9 months (full time) · £51,084 / year
• MPhil in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence11 months (full time) · £51,084 / year
• MPhil in Data Intensive Science10 months (full time) · £43,530 / year
• MPhil in Economics and Data Science9 months (full time) · £46,128 / year
• MPhil in Economics9 months (full time) · £46,128 / year
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)12 months (full time) · £86,250 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. university-of-cambridge: Computer Science BA (Hons) and MEng (opens in a new tab)
2. Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions: MPhil in Advanced Computer Science (opens in a new tab)
3. Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions: MPhil in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
4. Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions: international qualifications (opens in a new tab)
5. Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions: funding (opens in a new tab)