University of Cambridge · Engineering BA (Hons) and MEng · UCAS H100

Cambridge Engineering: A*A*A

Cambridge Engineering asks for A*A*A at A-level and the ESAT for 2027 entry.

2027 entry requirements

A-level offer
A*A*AA*A*A (minimum offer)
Required subjects
Maths and Physics, plus Further Maths to AS or A-level if your school offers it
Admissions test
ESATEveryone sits the ESAT: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.
IELTS
Normally 7.5 overall, usually with 7.0 or above in each element (IELTS Academic)
2027 deadline
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time (passed)

More of the offer

  • International Baccalaureate

    41 to 42 points, with 776 at Higher Level

  • College offers

    Colleges usually ask for A* in Maths and/or Further Maths, and often A* in Physics or another science.

Questions applicants ask

What A-levels do you need for Cambridge Engineering?

University of Cambridge asks for A*A*A (minimum offer). Subjects: Maths and Physics, plus Further Maths to AS or A-level if your school offers it.

Does Cambridge Engineering need the ESAT?

Yes. Everyone sits the ESAT: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.

When is the Cambridge Engineering application deadline?

The UCAS deadline for 2027 entry was 15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time, and it has passed.

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