Searching for life
in space
Methane and carbon dioxide found in atmosphere of habitable-zone exoplanet. The discovery raises interesting prospects about potentially habitable worlds elsewhere in the Universe.
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 - Marking and assessment boycott
A message from the University's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor Bhaskar Vira, to all Cambridge students.
News - Community Open Map Platform project
Cambridge team secures major funding to create a Community Open Map Platform to chart the green transition on the Isle of Anglesey/Ynys Môn.
Features - Meet your gut microbiome
A hidden community of billions is working to keep your body running smoothly. Cambridge scientists are exploring the basic rules these bacteria play by.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Festival - Open Cambridge - to Sun 17 September
A ten-day celebration of our community, the heritage, history and stories of Cambridge and the surrounding area. It showcases extraordinary spaces, places and people.
Admissions - Undergraduate Open Day - Fri 15 September
Visit our undergraduate Open Day to help you choose your College before the October deadline. Cambridge Colleges will be open for tours, talks and drop-in sessions.
Admissions - Postgraduate College visit day - Mon 18 September to Fri 22 September
Visit a selection of the Cambridge Colleges, as part of our postgraduate Open Days, to find out which one might be the right home for you.
