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)
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Doctoral courses (including combined MRes + PhD):
£20 per applicant, per academic year (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 is subject to a 14-day cancellation period. During that time, you can get a full refund.
Read the application fee terms and conditions for details.
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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