The application process is the same for all postgraduate applicants to the University of Cambridge. Check our Applying overview for full details of how to apply.
However, if you're an international applicant, there are some additional factors to consider.
Check your qualifications
If your qualifications are not from a UK university, you need to check that they meet the requirements of your course.
- Find out what qualifications you need for your course in the course directory.
- Visit our international qualifications page for guidance on how we will assess your qualifications against the course requirement.
Meeting our English language requirements
We may ask you to show that you meet our English language requirements. For most courses, you don’t need to do this until you’ve been made an offer.
Get more information about our English language requirements.
Immigration and visas
If you don’t have a UK or Irish passport, you will usually need to apply for a student visa.
You don’t start this process until you have met all our offer conditions, your offer has been confirmed, and your Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) has been issued.
If you’ve applied to study a Science or Technology course, you may need to get Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance. This will be an offer condition.
Find out more about the visa application process.
Applying through an agent
You must complete and submit your application yourself.
We do not accept applications from agents. If your application is submitted by an agent, it will be withdrawn.
If an agent submits fraudulent information in your name, even without your knowledge, your application will be withdrawn and you may be banned from re-applying for 5 years.