MASt in Astrophysics

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.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Selection Process

Applications are considered as a gathered field after the course deadline, with remote interviews usually taking place in January.

You will be notified before the end of March if your application is successful.

Further information on How To Apply

Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

• Two academic references  
• Transcript  
• CV/resume
• Evidence of competence in English  
  If required - you can check using our tool
• Statement of Interest (1500 characters) (mandatory)
• Reasons for Applying (1000 characters) (mandatory)
• Extra Materials
  Additional contextual information that will allow assessors to better understand the circumstances of your undergraduate study. For more information about this and other pilots in postgraduate access at Cambridge, please see: http://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/pilot-selection-procedures

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.