Modern issues
from a Classics view
Mary Beard says the Greeks and Romans have more to say about modern society than we might think. A new set of films investigate how Classics can help us explore modern issues like free speech, heroes and self-image.
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 - A daily walk does wonders
Cambridge researchers found significant benefits from just a little exercise every day. One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed a short daily brisk walk.
Features - Discovering the 'secret of life'
It is the 70-year anniversary the discovery of the DNA double helix. In 1953 Francis Crick announced the breakthrough to patrons at The Eagle pub.
Features - Should we allow genome editing of human embryos?
A citizens’ jury has voted in favour of asking the UK government to change the law and allow genome editing of human embryos. The jurors all shared personal experiences of inherited genetic conditions.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, festivals and more
Lecture - Darwin College Lecture Series - to Fri 10 March
This year's topic is Isolation. Join for a unique opportunity to hear experts in their field explore isolation from different angles, perspectives and disciplines.
Admissions - Subject Masterclasses - Sat 11 March to Tue 25 April
A chance for you to experience undergraduate teaching at the University of Cambridge. Join us at our Subject Masterclasses for students looking to apply in October 2023.
Festival - Cambridge Festival - Fri 17 March to Sun 2 April
Could a new theory of the Universe be Stephen Hawking’s biggest legacy? How has popular music addressed political conflict? Are the big tech firms the new colonialists? Discover answers to these questions and more at this year's Cambridge Festival.
