Applying for postgraduate courses at Cambridge

To apply to the University of Cambridge, you must submit your application online through the Applicant Portal.

If you're applying for a course at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), check your course page for application guidance.

Before you apply

Follow these steps to ensure you know what to expect and have everything in place before you start your application.

• Choose a course
• Check you meet the entry requirements
• Check the application deadline
• Find a supervisor (if you need one)
• Calculate your fees and costs
• Research funding opportunities
• Explore the Colleges
• Choose your referees
• Prepare your supporting documents

How to apply

Once you've completed the steps above, you can start your application.

1. Go to your course page and select 'Apply Now'. This will open the Applicant Portal.
2. Register or sign in to the Applicant Portal.
3. Complete and submit your application by the relevant application deadline.

Your application will be considered complete when:

• You have uploaded your supporting documents
• You have paid the application fee or been given a fee waiver
• Your referees have submitted their references via the Referee Portal

If you're an international applicant, there are some other steps to consider.

If you want to be considered for funding, you can tell us in your portal application.

Please note:

• Your application must be completed in English and use Latin script throughout, including in the names of people and institutions.
• You need to submit a separate application (with separate supporting documents) for each course you wish to apply to.
• You must complete and submit your application yourself. We do not accept applications from agents.

After you apply

Once you've submitted your application you can:

• Track your application and update your details as needed.
• Find out how we assess your application and when you’ll hear back.
• Review what to do after you get the outcome of your application.

If you receive an offer

• Check how to meet the conditions of your offer
• Check visa requirements (if you need one)
• Find out how to change your start date if necessary