You have to pay an application fee when you apply for postgraduate courses at Cambridge, unless you are eligible for an application fee waiver.
Application fees (from September 2025)
- Doctoral courses (including combined MRes + PhD):
£20 per applicant, per academic year of entry (max 7 applications) - All other postgraduate degree courses:
£85 per application
Application fee waiver
Some applicants do not have to pay the application fee.
Find out if you are eligible for an application fee waiver.
Paying the application fee
When to pay
You need to pay the application fee before you submit your application.
Your payment includes a 14-day cancellation period. During this time, you can receive a full refund.
By paying the fee, you accept the application fee terms and conditions.
How to pay
You can pay the application fee online through the Applicant Portal.
We accept all Visa and MasterCard debit and credit cards. We do not accept American Express.
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