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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 - Stormzy Scholarships extended
Stormzy and HSBC continue their support for Black students from the UK, with 36 new Stormzy Scholarships.
News - Discovering the secret of virgin birth
Scientists have pinpointed a genetic cause for virgin birth for the first time, and switched on the ability in female fruit flies. Once induced, the ability was passed down through generations.
Features - What is the metaverse – and will it help or harm us?
An interconnected world of extended reality is coming that could reshape how we work, play and communicate. Will we be safe? How do we make the most of it?
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Admissions - Subject Masterclasses - to Wed 9 August
Join our online Subject Masterclass to take a closer look at our undergraduate courses. Are you looking to apply in October 2023? These events give you the opportunity to experience typical undergraduate teaching.
Exhibitions - Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective - to Sat 26 August
A new exhibition at the University Library celebrates the life, work and legacy of the award-winning author and illustrator.
Festival - Cambridge University at Edinburgh Festival Fringe - to Sun 28 August
Cambridge students will captivate audiences with their exceptional skills and creativity in a diverse range of performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
