You can start planning to come to Cambridge once you've received confirmation of your admission in your Self-Service account.
When to come to Cambridge
You’ll need to arrive in Cambridge for the start of your course. You should only come to Cambridge if you have a formal confirmation of admission from the University. This will be sent to you via email and be available in your Self-Service account.
If you’re going to live in College accommodation, your College will let you know when your accommodation will be available.
Contact your College if you haven't been told when to arrive.
Find accommodation in Cambridge
Postgraduate students either rent privately or live in College accommodation.
Find out more about postgraduate accommodation and how to find it.
Register as a Cambridge student
The Student Registry will email you from early-September, once your offer is confirmed.
You'll be asked to complete a registration exercise.
After you've completed the process, you'll be able to collect information for your University IT accounts.
Paying your fees
You will need to pay your tuition fees and any College charges on or before your arrival.
Fees are paid through your College and the College will contact you with further information about how to pay.
Make sure that you have the financial means available to you so that you can make your payment.
Get support and meet new people
The University offers a range of support to new students, their partners and families. This can help you to settle in, find out more about Cambridge, and meet new people.
Find out how we can support you on the Newcomers and Visiting Scholars website.
Arranging childcare
If you need to arrange childcare, the University's Childcare Office:
- can advise on local childcare and schooling
- runs nurseries in Cambridge
- offers a play scheme during school holidays