Black Atlantic
uncovered
Bringing together collections from across the University’s museums, libraries and Colleges, Black Atlantic: Power, People, Resistance explores Cambridge's role in slavery and the people it affected.
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 - Global innovation from Cambridge
Cambridge remains the most intensive science and technological cluster in the world – according to index ranking innovation around the globe.
News - Developing 'future-proof' vaccine technology
Studies of a ‘future-proof’ vaccine candidate have shown that just one antigen can be used to provide a broadly protective immune response. This could lead to a single vaccine protecting against a range of coronaviruses.
Features - Witchcraft accusations
Witchcraft accusations were an ‘occupational hazard’ for female workers in early modern England. The types of jobs open to women increased their risk of being accused.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Exhibitions - Spitting Image: a controversial history - Sat 30 September to Sat 17 February
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.
Exhibitions - University of Cambridge Jobs Fair - Wed 4 October
You've heard of us. But have you thought of working for us? We are opening our doors to talented people who want to learn more about working for the University, and the world of opportunities available.
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.
