Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a Good II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Students currently undertaking a taught Master's degree at Cambridge must achieve a mark of 70% to be allowed to continue to the PhD degree.
Most successful applicants have a background in engineering, the natural sciences, or a related subject such as computer science or mathematics; however, the Department is very diverse and some research groups may wish to take students with other backgrounds, such as management studies or medicine. If in doubt about the suitability of your background for your proposed research in the Department, please ask your prospective supervisor before submitting an application.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 6.5 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.0 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
C1 Advanced
Score: Grade A & B (overall score of 193, with no element lower than 185 plus a Language Centre assessment)
C2 Proficiency
Score: Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 with no element lower than 185).
Visa Information
If you are made an offer, an ATAS will be required in order to obtain a Visa.
Do not apply for an ATAS unless you have been made an offer.
A CAH3 code, which will be used to make your ATAS application, will be provided in your offer letter.