Cambridge MPhil Fees: Tuition, Living Costs and Funding

Introduction

Searching for Cambridge MPhil fees can produce several different answers because Cambridge offers many MPhil degrees. This guide is specifically about the nine-month, full-time MPhil in Management at Cambridge Judge Business School. Its tuition should not be confused with the Cambridge MBA fee or with the fee for a research MPhil in another department.

For an Indian applicant, the tuition figure is only the starting point. Accommodation, food, travel, visa costs and exchange-rate movement all affect the amount you must arrange. In this blog, we explain the published fee, build a realistic living-cost budget and show how to check funding before making your decision.

What are the Cambridge MPhil in Management tuition fees?

Approximately ₹53.9 lakh (£42,468) is the tuition fee published by Cambridge Judge for the 2026–27 MPhil in Management class. It is the fee for the programme, whether your status is home or overseas. The published amount is not an all-inclusive price covering accommodation, meals or the cost of travelling to the UK.

The course is a nine-month management conversion programme. That distinction matters when comparing fees: a student looking at the Cambridge MBA, an MPhil in Finance-related research or a different postgraduate course will see a different price and a different course structure. Always match the number you find to the exact course name and academic year.

The INR figures are rounded estimates using a reference rate of about ₹126.83 for £1 on 25 September 2026. What you actually pay in rupees will depend on the exchange rate and payment charges when you transfer money. Cambridge’s MPhil in Management programme page is the first place to check the tuition figure for your intake.

What does the tuition fee pay for?

Cambridge describes postgraduate tuition as the University Composition Fee. It covers teaching and supervision, along with access to relevant University and College facilities and services. It does not replace your separate living budget. If your offer or course information identifies an additional course-specific cost, add that item to your own calculation rather than assuming it is part of the tuition figure.

How much does it cost to live in Cambridge during the MPhil?

Approximately ₹19.7 lakh (£15,525) is Cambridge’s published estimate for nine months of basic living costs in 2027–28 for a full-time student without dependants. The corresponding monthly estimate is approximately ₹2.19 lakh (£1,725). It is a planning benchmark based on typical spending, not a bill that every student will pay to the University.

Cambridge’s monthly categories include accommodation, food, personal items, social activities, study costs and miscellaneous spending. Accommodation is a major variable. The amount you spend will depend on where you live, whether you share housing and your daily choices. Your costs can be above or below the University’s estimate.

What is included in Cambridge’s living estimate?

Cambridge allocates approximately ₹1.17 lakh (£925) a month to accommodation and approximately ₹38,700 (£305) to food in its 2027–28 estimate. It also allows for personal items, social activities, study costs and other routine spending. These categories make the figure more useful than a single unexplained “living expenses” number: you can compare each category with your own likely spending.

Which costs need a separate budget?

Travel to and from Cambridge is not included in the University’s maintenance estimate. Applicants arriving from India should also allow for visa and immigration-related charges, the cost of arriving and settling in, and any expenses for accompanying family members. Do not treat the basic maintenance figure as a cap on your spending.

Cambridge requires applicants who receive an offer to show that they can meet the relevant fees and maintenance requirement. The amount recorded for your offer is more important than a general estimate from a blog. Review the University’s living-cost guidance when preparing your funding plan.

What is the total cost of the Cambridge MPhil in Management?

Approximately ₹73.6 lakh (£57,993) is an illustrative sum of the published 2026–27 tuition and Cambridge’s published 2027–28 estimate for nine months of living costs. It excludes the application fee, travel, visa-related charges and other personal costs. It is not an official total for a single academic year because its two main inputs come from different years.

If you are applying for October 2027 entry, do not assume the 2026–27 tuition will remain the same. Confirm the course-specific fee in Cambridge’s directory or your offer, then combine it with the maintenance requirement applicable to you. This matters more than using a rounded “total programme cost” taken from an older search result.

How should you create your own budget?

Begin with the tuition for your intake. Add the living amount for the length of the course, followed by travel, visa and arrival costs. Then add a sensible allowance for exchange-rate movement and any spending above Cambridge’s basic estimate. Keep scholarship money out of your base calculation until it has been confirmed in an award decision.

For example, a student choosing more expensive accommodation may need more than the standard maintenance estimate. Another student with confirmed funding may need to arrange less of the tuition personally. Both students attend the same programme, but their actual financial commitments are different.

Are Cambridge MPhil fees different for Indian and UK students?

No. Cambridge Judge says the University fee for this MPhil in Management is the same regardless of whether a student has home or overseas fee status. An Indian student should therefore not add an assumed international tuition surcharge to this programme’s published fee.

This rule belongs to the MPhil in Management. It should not be applied to every postgraduate degree at Cambridge. Fees for other courses depend on the course and the rules attached to it. If a search result says “Cambridge MPhil fees” without naming the subject, open the actual course page before using its number.

The course is designed for recent graduates seeking a grounding in management. Cambridge Judge describes entry requirements that include a strong degree in a subject other than business or management. Check your eligibility as well as the cost before treating the programme as a suitable option.

What funding can help pay Cambridge MPhil fees?

Cambridge’s postgraduate funding competition and other listed funding opportunities may help eligible students meet their costs. Awards are competitive, can have different conditions and may require action before the final course application deadline. A scholarship is an opportunity to investigate, not an amount to subtract automatically from the published tuition.

Start with the funding information linked from the official course and application pages. Check which awards accept applicants for the MPhil in Management, whether you need to indicate a funding choice in the application and when all supporting material must arrive. Keep a record of the application deadline and each funding deadline separately.

Should you apply if you need a scholarship?

First work out the maximum amount you could fund through savings, family support or financing. Then identify scholarships for which you meet the stated criteria. Applying early enough for a funding deadline improves your ability to be considered for that funding, but it does not guarantee an award or change the published programme fee.

Prepare an unfunded budget and a funded budget. If an award comes through, you can update the second one with the confirmed amount. If it does not, you will already know whether the course is still financially workable.

What should Indian applicants check before accepting an offer?

Confirm the tuition amount and payment instructions in your offer. Check the maintenance requirement Cambridge asks you to demonstrate, then estimate the rupees needed at a realistic exchange rate. If you plan to use a loan, compare the full repayment cost and timing with the amount you expect to borrow.

It also helps to decide what you want from the degree. A nine-month management course can suit someone seeking a business foundation after a non-business undergraduate degree. Its value will depend on the skills you build, the roles you pursue and your personal financial position. Do not assume a specific graduate salary or an automatic recovery of tuition: Cambridge Judge does not publish a single guaranteed outcome for each student.

Read our Cambridge MPhil in Management overview for the programme itself. Our Cambridge MPhil worth-it guide addresses the broader career decision, while this page remains focused on fees and funding.

Conclusion

Cambridge MPhil fees become much clearer when you separate tuition, living costs and expenses connected with moving abroad. Use the published amounts to start planning, but rely on the fee and maintenance requirement for your own intake before accepting an offer. A budget you can manage without uncertain funding will help you make a confident decision.