Journeys of
discovery
Professor Christine Holt went on a scientific journey of discovery to piece together the remarkable story of nerve cells in the developing brain.
She knew she’d solved one of the key puzzles of how brains wire-up, but convincing others was no easy matter.
Why Cambridge?
Find out why studying at Cambridge is for you
Accommodation
For the duration of your course most students will live in a Cambridge College – somewhere to sleep, eat, learn and make lifelong friends.
Teaching
Small-group teaching and personalised learning are central to the renowned Cambridge supervision system.
How the University works
31 Colleges, 150 Departments, 18 Faculties, six Schools and other institutions. Discover how the University works.
Careers
90% of graduates were employed or in training six months after leaving (2015–17).
Learn more about our Careers Service's wide range of support.
Living here
Cambridge offers the best of both worlds: a small-city environment with great transport connections by road, rail and air. Stansted Airport and central London are both less than an hour away by train.
Funding
Three quarters of Masters students and a third of PhDs received internal or external funding in 2018/19. Learn more about our many funding opportunities.
An international community
Cambridge is a global institution with postgraduate students from 145 countries. You will quickly settle in with the support we provide for international scholars.
Accommodation
As a postgraduate student, you might live in a College or use our Accommodation Service to find somewhere that suits you. Find out more about postgraduate accommodation.
Careers
Get one-to-one support and other resources from our professional Careers Service in addition to world-class employment prospects.
Cambridge life
Student societies, sports, pubs, restaurants, shopping, museums, family venues – and London visits – all make up the Cambridge experience. Learn more about Cambridge life.
The city of Cambridge
Famous for its architecture, history and intellectual atmosphere, our small city is just 45 minutes from London and a short hop by plane or train to Europe.
How to apply
Step-by-step guidance on the applications process
News
Updates from across the University
News - Cambridge and Google partner on AI research
A new multi-year research agreement and support for a new centre builds on a long-standing partnership. Google is the first funding partner for the Centre for Human-Inspired Artificial Intelligence.
News - UK needs AI legislation
Legislation regulating AI safety and transparency is needed, say researchers. This would help British industry and education put resources into AI development with confidence.
News - Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Following recent appalling events in Israel and Gaza, we are deeply saddened by the loss of innocent lives in Israel and the impact of the escalating violence in Gaza.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Exhibitions - Real families: stories of change - to Sun 7 January 2024
Family. It seems like such a simple, familiar concept. Yet the past fifty years have brought far-reaching changes to families. Visit Fitzwilliam Museum to explore what family means.
Admissions - Postgraduate open days - Mon 23 October to Fri 3 November
Join us online for our Virtual Postgraduate Open Days and find out if Cambridge is the right place for your next step.
Exhibitions - Spitting Image: a controversial history - until Sat 17 February 2024
The exhibition explores the ongoing relevance of satire, the use of art to speak truth to power, and questions if mocking those who seek to rule really does make a difference.
