Defining the
future
"There is a thirst right now for changing how the world works." Find out why Futurist-in-Residence Richard Watson believes thinking about a ‘preferred’ future is a good thing.
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.
News
Updates from across the University
News - Fashion for pointy shoes in medieval Britain unleashed a plague of bunions
Archaeological research reveals the relationship between the vogue for 'poulaine' shoes and foot deformity in the 14th century.
News - How mass testing helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at Cambridge
Innovative approach shows how higher education institutions can re-open safely
News - ‘Vegan spider silk’ provides sustainable alternative to single-use plastics
Researchers have created a plant-based, sustainable, scalable material that could replace single-use plastics in many consumer products.
Events
World-class concerts, lectures, sports events, festivals and more
Online - Catastrophe & systemic change - 15 Jun
Former Grenfell Tower resident, Gill Kernick, discusses her new book on learning from past disasters and calls for systemic change.
Online - Healthy eating: what makes it so hard? - 21 Jun
Explore the reasons for poor dietary choices with our panel of four leading experts in behavioural psychology, genetics and public policy.
Online - Wellness wanders
Enjoy the latest seasonal sights on a virtual walk around Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Student perspectives
Cambridge on Instagram
Instagram
Congratulations to the students recognised in this year's Vice-Chancellor's Social Impact Awards. See more of what's happening in Cambridge by following us on Instagram.
