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Cambridge Pre-U is now withdrawn. No further examinations are available. The last examinations for the majority of subjects were in June 2023, with a resit available in June 2024.
We developed Cambridge Pre-U with input from universities and higher education. The qualification was available in 24 Principal Subjects. A Principal Subject was a two-year programme of study with exams at the end. Short Courses (typically one-year programmes) were also available in some subjects.
Cambridge Pre-U reports achievement on a scale of nine grades:
To achieve the Diploma, students take at least three Cambridge Pre-U subjects (or a combination of Cambridge Pre-U subjects and up to two A Levels) plus Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research.
If you are representing a Higher Education institution or employer and need further information on Cambridge Pre-U, please visit our Guidance for Universities pages in the first instance. We have also produced a Cambridge Pre-U Guide for Admissions Staff which may be helpful.