Bringing medieval
England to life
Explore 'bone biographies' revealing the life and times of ordinary people in medieval Cambridge. The After the Plague project analysed hundreds of skeletons to uncover tales of hard-knock lives during the era of Black Death.
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 - Stem cell therapy shows promise for MS
Early-stage stem cell therapy trial shows promise for treating progressive multiple sclerosis. It was shown to be safe, well tolerated and has a lasting protective effect on the brain.
News - New world-class functional genomics laboratory
Cambridge partners with AstraZeneca and Medical Research Council on new functional genomics laboratory. It will support the discovery of new medicines and diagnostics at the Milner Therapeutics Institute
Features - Discovering the vast woodlands of the Fens
The Fens of eastern England, a low-lying, extremely flat landscape dominated by agricultural fields, was once a vast woodland filled with huge yew trees.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Exhibitions - Cambridge Botanic Lights - Friday 1 to Friday 22 December
Bringing the Garden to life after dark, these stunning light displays will highlight some of the Garden’s most beloved features. Join us for Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s first ever winter lights trail.
Lecture - Chris Boardman: how cycling can save the world - Wednesday 6 December
Join former professional cyclist Chris Boardman as he discusses the positive impact of active travel on our communities and the environment.
Exhibitions - Real families: stories of change - to Sun 7 January 2024
Family. It seems like such a simple, familiar concept. Yet the past 50 years have brought far-reaching changes to families. Visit the Fitzwilliam Museum to explore what family means.
