The University is a friendly, international community and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including refugees, asylum seekers and those from forced migration backgrounds.
We recognise that you may have experienced barriers and difficulties in accessing education, and you may have specific concerns when considering or starting university. It's important to us that you feel supported during this time.
Refugees in Cambridge
Cambridge is recognised as a University of Sanctuary. You can find out more on the University's Sanctuary at Cambridge page.
The city of Cambridge has also been awarded 'City of Sanctuary' status.
The University's Refugee Hub, run by the Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement, supports sanctuary seekers coming to Cambridge. This includes events and the Refugee Network.
Resources and financial support
- If you've studied outside the UK, check our International qualifications page to see if we can accept your qualifications. If they don’t meet our minimum requirements, contact the department directly to explain your circumstances and to check if they can consider an application from you.
- The Rowan Williams Cambridge Studentship is a full-cost scholarship for applicants facing severe barriers to higher education.
- Applicants with asylum seeker, refugee or humanitarian protection status are eligible for an application fee waiver.
- If you are unsure of your fee status, you can find advice from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.
- You may also wish to visit the Student Action for Refugees (STAR) scholarship list.
Further information
If you have any questions, or are unsure about how your circumstances affect your application, we encourage you to reach out. We're here to help.