Seeking freedom
for Crimea
Displaced journalist and scholar Elmaz Asan arrived in Cambridge from Ukraine in October 2022. She sees her PhD research as a chance to fight back against the Russian invasion of her homeland.
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
Appointments - Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom
Arif Ahmed, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as the Office for Students' first Director for Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom.
News - Medieval comedy
We shed new light on Britain’s famous sense of humour, and the role played by minstrels in medieval society. A unique record of medieval live comedy has been discovered in a 15th-century manuscript.
News - Joint statement on marking and assessment boycott
A statement from Dr Anthony Freeling, Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Cambridge, and Michael Abberton, Branch President, UCU Cambridge, about the current marking and assessment boycott.
Events
Concerts, lectures, sports events, and more
Festival - Festival of Plants - Sat 10 June
Set in Cambridge Botanic Garden's beautiful landscape, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom. A fun-filled, fact-finding day out with something for everyone to enjoy.
Admissions - Undergraduate Open Days - Thu 6 and Fri 7 July
Learn more about Cambridge and what it's like to study here. An event for prospective applicants from Year 12 (or equivalent), together with their parents or supporters. We also welcome mature applicants aged 21 or over.
Exhibitions - Raymond Briggs: A Retrospective - to Sat 26 August
A new exhibition at Cambridge University Library celebrates the life, work and legacy of the award-winning author and illustrator.
