Does Cambridge Accept IB?

Are you an IB student considering applying to the University of Cambridge? If so, you may be wondering whether IB is accepted for admission into this university. This post is here to answer the question of whether Cambridge accepts IB so you can plan your studies and college applications accordingly. 

Does Cambridge Accept IB?

Yes, Cambridge accepts students who have completed the IB Diploma Program (IBDP). However, to gain admission to Cambridge, certain requirements need to be met:

• The minimum accepted scores are 41-42 points out of 45, with 7, 7, and 6 in Higher Level (HL) subjects. However, some individual colleges may require a higher number of points or a 7, 7, 7 in HL subjects. Subject-specific grades of 7 may also be required for admission into certain courses. Students are advised to check this page here to see the exact requirements for admission to each course. 

   

• For courses where Maths is a requirement, students must have taken IB Maths Analysis and Approaches (AA). If your school does not offer IB Math AA, you will need to contact the respective College you are applying to so they can figure out an alternative. Their contact information can be found here. For applicants to Medicine, Natural Sciences (Biological), and Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, the most competitive applications include IB Maths AA, however applicants with IB Maths Applications and Interpretations (AI) will also be considered. 

   

• Students who have taken the IB Career-related Program (IBCP) with at least 3 HL subjects should contact their chosen college for advice regarding admissions and to check whether the IBCP will be accepted for the course they want to apply to. Contact information for the colleges can be found here.