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Applying for postgraduate courses at Cambridge
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To apply to the University of Cambridge, you must submit your application online through the Applicant Portal.
If you're applying for a course at
Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS)
, check your course page for application guidance.
Before you apply
Follow these steps to ensure you know what to expect and have everything in place before you start your application.
Choose a course
Check you meet the entry requirements
Check the application deadline
Find a supervisor
(if you need one)
Calculate your fees and costs
Research funding opportunities
Explore the Colleges
Choose your referees
Prepare your supporting documents
How to apply
Once you've completed the steps above, you can start your application.
Go to your course page
and select 'Apply Now'. This will open the Applicant Portal.
Register or sign in to the Applicant Portal.
Complete and submit your application by the relevant
application deadline
.
Your application will be considered complete when:
You have uploaded
your supporting documents
You have paid the
application fee
or been given a
fee waiver
Your referees have submitted their
references
via the Referee Portal
If you're an
international applicant
, there are some other steps to consider.
If you want to
be considered for funding
, you can tell us in your portal application.
Please note:
Your application must be completed in English and use Latin script throughout, including in the names of people and institutions.
You need to submit a separate application (with separate supporting documents) for each course you wish to apply to.
You must complete and submit your application yourself. We do not accept applications from agents.
After you apply
Once you've submitted your application you can:
Track your application
and update your details as needed.
Find out
how we assess your application
and when you’ll hear back.
Review what to do after you get
the outcome of your application
.
If you receive an offer
Check
how to meet the conditions of your offer
Check visa requirements
(if you need one)
Find out
how to change your start date
if necessary
Applicant Portal
Create, manage and track your postgraduate application.
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