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:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
Potential applicants are advised to consider carefully their capacity for balancing personal and professional commitments before submitting an application.
Selection Process
Applications will be considered in two gathered fields, one consisting of applications received by 31st December 2025 and one consisting of remaining applications that are submitted by the application closing date. Interviews for the two gathered fields will be carried out in January/February and May respectively, with conditional offers being made from late March and from early July respectively.
Interviews will take place via video call.
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.
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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. - Core - Employer Support Letter (document upload) (optional)
- Core - Professional Qualifications (document upload) (optional)
- Core - Reasons for Applying (1000 characters) (mandatory)
- Core - Statement of Interest (5000 characters) (mandatory)
- Engineering - sample of work
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
Course staff arrange academic supervisors for all assignments, and so it is not necessary to find a supervisor before application. For the first assignment in year one, the supervisor will be the student's Director of Studies. For all subsequent assignments, including the dissertation in year two, course staff will assign supervisors that relate to the specific area of research being addressed. In some instances an industry advisor may also be arranged. Students are welcome to put forward suggestions for potential supervisors.