Why Cambridge?
And why it's right for you
Students from every background belong at Cambridge.
Discover how the skills you gain here open doors to exciting careers. Learn about the generous financial support available. Hear what makes Cambridge unique and find out how to apply.
Cambridge to Career
Will I get a job?
A Cambridge degree readies you for the rest of your life
Financial support
Can I afford it?
We won’t let financial barriers hold UK students back
Student life
What's life like?
Students share doubts v reality, study tips and best moments
Application process
How do I apply?
Getting started and where to find further info
Cambridge to careers
Find out how Cambridge students build skills that lead to great careers – and the support on hand to help you
Sam from East London is an architectural designer creating spaces that matter
Stefan from Merseyside is forging a career in radio reporting and presenting
Arcellia from Bradford is working in her home town as a clinical psychologist
Liz from Wales has returned to Wales as a qualified doctor
Ben from Middlesbrough is working for the city's Mayor
Amina from Bradford is a Policy Officer helping to close skills gaps
Nikola from South London has started a career in finance
Abigail from North London is doing postgraduate research
Cambridge University is ranked best in the UK 2026 for "producing the most employable graduates", as judged by recruiters at top companies around the world. We ask our Head of Careers: what makes Cambridge students employable?
Our careers support will help you find your career path and prepare for life after Cambridge
Financial support
Over a third of our UK undergraduates receive up to £3,500 each year through the Cambridge Bursary – just one of the grants and scholarships available to make your studies more affordable
Cambridge can be one of the more affordable university options – hear what Dr Sam Lucy says about how to access financial support
Learn about the fees and living costs of studying in Cambridge and how we can help you manage them
Whatever support you might need – financial, assistance with a disability, or someone to talk to – we're here to help
Explore the range of financial support on offer to help with your costs
Student life
Hear first-hand what it's like to be a student in Cambridge
Students versus their past doubts – on friendships, fitting in and finding your feet
Olive, Ismail and Chris describe what they love about supervisions
Join Oliver as he celebrates with his family on graduation day
Jade asks undergraduates about student life and gets their top tips for applying
Clubs and societies spotlight
Students from the African Caribbean, Islamic, Midlands, Northern and Cymdeithas y Mabinogi (Welsh) societies speak about how they settled in and found friends
Free beginner-level sports for new students to try out
Meet students who've got involved with Cambridge theatre
A sports and brains showdown for the African-Caribbean Society
Cambridge students celebrate the Hindu Holi festival
Experience Cambridge for yourself on an Open Day or take a virtual tour
Application process
Our application process has some extra steps – these films will get you started
If you're thinking about applying to Cambridge, here's how to start your research
Over 30 undergraduate courses, covering 65+ subjects – explore what sparks your curiosity
Colleges provide you with accommodation, facilities and support during your degree
Discover ways to boost your application, find further guidance on how to apply, and sign up for our student newsletter, parents and supporters' newsletter or teacher newsletter for monthly advice
Parents and supporters
If you're supporting a young person thinking of applying to Cambridge, these films will help you understand the process and how you can help
Cambridge Admissions Tutors answer questions from parents and supporters
Students and parents share what it was like to prepare for and settle in to Cambridge
Visit the dedicated parents and supporters pages on our website and sign up to our parents and supporters' newsletter to receive information on events, admissions and other resources
Hit play for a whirlwind two‑minute dive into Cambridge’s college rooms, coffee spots, labs and libraries
Hit play for a whirlwind two‑minute dive into Cambridge’s college rooms, coffee spots, labs and libraries
Widening participation
Find out about the commitment of Cambridge and the Colleges to widening participation to higher education – including the hundreds of outreach initiatives and events we run each year in Cambridge and across the UK, and the latest news about our outreach.