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University of Cambridge SAT admission requirements

Cambridge’s AP route normally requires five AP scores at 5 plus strong school results. SAT thresholds are 1500 with Math 750 for listed science courses/Economics, or 1460 with RW 730 otherwise.

SAT accepted with other qualificationsEvidence reviewed September 30, 2026
Short answer

How does this university use SAT scores?

Cambridge’s AP route normally requires five AP scores at 5 plus strong school results. SAT thresholds are 1500 with Math 750 for listed science courses/Economics, or 1460 with RW 730 otherwise.

Published route

SAT reference and qualification combination

Route typeSAT referenceQualification context
Listed science courses and Economics1500 combined; Mathematics 750 minimumAP exams or equivalent qualifications alongside SAT
All other Cambridge courses1460 combined; Reading & Writing 730 minimumAP exams or equivalent qualifications alongside SAT
Typical AP preparationSAT is additional to the wider academic routeMinimum five AP Test scores at 5, usually within two years; most recent results within two years of course start
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The science list is Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. Check course and College subjects, assessments and qualification combinations; SAT alone is insufficient.

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