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Postgraduate Study

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

Rolling admissions until course application deadline.
See: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process/what-happens-next for information on what happens after you have applied.

Selection Process

Offers are made on a rolling basis. It is in the applicant's best interests to submit their application early in the academic year to ensure that it is considered in good time, as places can be filled before the final deadline. Applications will be considered by the Department within 12 weeks on a rolling basis.

See here for information on what happens after you have applied.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

You should start preparing the things that you'll need when you apply. These will be mandatory, unless specifically flagged as optional.

  • Two referees willing to give you a reference
    Either academic or professional – please see our References guidance for more information about which type you need. Your referees will need to have submitted their reference by the course deadline.
  • Transcript
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English
    If required - please see our Competence in English guidance for more information.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates Cambridge Reference
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See Gates Cambridge for more information.

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Key Information


Michaelmas 2026
Applications open
Sep. 10, 2025
Application deadline
May. 28, 2026
Course starts
Oct. 1, 2026
Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.
Funding Deadlines

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2026, Lent 2027 and Easter 2027.

2025 Entry


  • Applications per place: 2
  • Number Accepted: 21