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English is not my first language. Will I be required to pass a language test?
If your first language is not English you should take a language proficiency test to show that you have the necessary command of the language to get the most out of your course. The University's preferred test is the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), if this is not available you may take the Princeton TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Competence in English

Do I need to take a language test before I make my application?

You do not need to take the test before you apply, but, if you are made a conditional offer and have not already met our English language requirements, one of the conditions of your offer will be that you pass a test at the required level. Please note that test results are only valid for two years.

Please see individual course entries for required levels.

Competence in English

Why am I being asked to submit an English Language Test when I have studied in the UK previously?

If you have studied in the UK for a minimum of three years and within the last two years please upload a transcript from that institution and ignore the requirement for an English Language Test. If the Department do require you to take an English Language test this will be requested at offer stage.

Does Cambridge offer distance learning degrees?

There are no distance learning degrees offered by the University of Cambridge. A small number of non-degree courses can be studied online, these are administered by the Institute of Continuing Education.

Further information

Institute of Continuing Education

How can I receive a prospectus for graduate study at Cambridge?

A full list of postgraduate courses offered by the University of Cambridge, together with information regarding the Colleges and funding opportunities, can be found in the prospectus. You can view the prospectus at:

Courses by Title/Subject
Prospective Graduate Students

What academic qualifications are required to study at Cambridge?

Graduate work in Cambridge is intense and very intellectually demanding and so the University has high academic entry requirements. You are normally expected to hold or be about to achieve at least a 2i honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent standard from an overseas university.

If you have a question about the suitability of your qualifications for a particular course, please contact the Department in which you would like study.

Academic Requirements

Where can I find information regarding the costs associated with studying at Cambridge?

You will find a breakdown of the annual cost of courses and details of funding at:
Fees and funding

How do I make an application to Cambridge

Please see full information on the 'How to Apply' page.

Step 3 - How to Apply

When can I apply?

You may apply for admission from 1 September of the year prior to the academic year in which you wish to commence study. For example, if you wish to start in the academic year 2012-13 (either in October 2012, January 2013 or April 2013), you may apply from 1 September 2011. There are funding deadlines as well as course closing deadlines, and so you should apply as early as possible after 1 September. In addition, offers are made throughout the year, and so courses may fill up even before the advertised closing dates. For more information, please see the information on the 'Starting Dates' and 'Application and Funding Deadlines' pages.

Starting Dates
Application and Funding Deadlines

Is there an application charge?

Online applications are subject to a ￡50 non-refundable application charge. Paper applications are subject to a ￡100 non-refundable application charge.

Application Fees

I am applying on paper. What payment do you accept?

We can accept an international money order, banker's draft or cheque. These must be made payable to the 'University of Cambridge', drawn on a UK bank account (your bank will be able to give you information regarding this if you are overseas) and in GB Sterling. We regret that we are unable to accept payment in cash or foreign currency.

Please ensure that your name, date of birth and course applied for are written on the back of your payment.

Application Fees

Can I apply for more than one course?

You can apply to as many courses as you wish, but you must complete a separate application form, upload all supporting documents, and pay the relevant application fee for each application you make.

Please note that you can apply only once to any individual course in an academic year (for example, you cannot apply twice to the PhD in a particular department with two different research proposals, and you cannot apply again in the same academic year to a course from which you have been rejected.)

Will my supporting documents be returned after I have made my application?

Documents that are sent to the Graduate Admissions Office cannot be returned. This includes original transcripts that must be sent to us as a condition of your offer.

After an application has been processed all supporting documents are destroyed, in accordance with the University's data protection policy. Most universities will provide additional original documents, for a fee. If you will need your documents again, please ensure that you have more than one copy before making your application.

I have started my online application, why am I unable to upload my supporting documents?

You will not be able to upload supporting documents until after you have submitted your application and received your Self-Service log-in details.

What happens if I am not able to upload all my supporting documents by the deadline given on my self-service account?

If you are not able to upload all your documents by the deadline given on your self-service account, there is no need to contact us. Please just upload the documents as soon as you are able to. Please note, however, that you must upload documents by the course deadline, and by the funding deadline for any funding competition for which you wish to be considered.

Where do I send supporting documents?

Please upload your supporting documentation via your self-service account. You will receive details of how to log into your self service only after you have submitted your application form. We will not accept emailed documentation. If documents cannot be uploaded they can be sent in the mail:

Applying on Paper

If you are made an offer of admission you will be asked to provide an original copy of your transcript.

I have recently sent my application/documents to the Graduate Admissions Office. Have they arrived?

Due to the volume of post received by the Graduate Admissions Office each day, we are unable to confirm receipt of documents. Please note that mail can take several weeks to arrive in the UK if sent from overseas.

Please also note that it can take a number of weeks for applications and documents to be processed at busy times of the year.

I have recently sent my application/documents to the Graduate Admissions Office. When will they be uploaded to my application?

It can take a number of weeks for applications and documents to be processed at busy times of the year.

Why have I received an email stating that my application will be deleted within seven days?

If you do not work on your application for two weeks you will receive an email warning that you have seven days in which to submit the application before it is automatically deleted. If you do not submit within the seven days we cannot prevent your application from being deleted.

You can begin a new application provided the closing date for applications has not passed.

The university I attended is not listed in the drop down menu - what do I do?

Please e-mail the Graduate Admissions Office, stating the institution's full name and postal address and we will add it to the drop down menu. It will be available for you to select from the menu 24 hours after it has been added to the database. E-mails should be sent to:

Graduate Admissions Team (graduateadmissions@admin.cam.ac.uk)

Ensure that you enter University Missing Drop Down Menu in the subject box.

I am a Cambridge University undergraduate, do I need to upload a transcript?

Yes, you will need to provide an academic transcript when you make your application. You can print an unofficial transcript via your Self-Service account.

How do I upload Digitary transcripts?

Digitary is a software system used by the University to authenticate official electronic transcripts. Once a transcript has been validated it can be uploaded by the Graduate Admissions Office to an online application.

Digitary transcripts should be e-mailed direct from the instituiton to:

Digitary Transcripts (bgstranscripts@admin.cam.ac.uk)

Can I upload additional references?

You should only include the number of references specified in your application. However, you may contact the relevant department direct and ask if they would be willing to consider additional references.

If the department agrees, you should contact your referees directly and request that they submit their references to you on paper. You should then forward the reference to the Graduate Admissions Office using the cover sheet on your Self-Service. Instructions on how to do this can be found on our website.

Applying on Paper

I have uploaded all of my documents, how long will it take the department to consider my application?

The processing of graduate applications can be complex and time-consuming, and you may have to wait for some time for a decision to be made on your application. Once a decision has been made, this will be reflected in your Graduate Admission Self-Service account. If you do receive a conditional offer of admission from the University, BGS will seek college membership on your behalf. Please note that colleges continue to make decisions throughout the summer months.

I am having difficulty uploading my supporting documents, what do I do?

Please read the guidance provided on page 20 of the "Guide to using Graduate Applicant Self Service". If you are still unable to upload your documents then send them by hard copy following the instructions on page 21.

Guide to using Graduate Applicant Self-Service

I have forgotten/misplaced my log-in details for Camsis. What should I do?

You can request a new password on the Self-Service homepage. However if you have misplaced all of your log-in details, please send an e-mail stating your name, date of birth, course and application number to:

Graduate Admissions Team (graduateadmissions@admin.cam.ac.uk)

Ensure that you enter Password Request in the subject box.

How can I track the progress of my application?

Whether you are an online or paper applicant, you will have access to a Self-Service account which you can use to upload documents, track the progress of your application, and carry out relevant actions such as accepting a conditional offer, or changing your contact details. It is important that you check your Self-Service regularly as it is the primary way in which we will communicate with you.

Status of Your Application

How long will it take for me to receive a decision?

It may take several months for a decision to be made on your application, your Self-Service account will be updated once a decision has been processed by the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that colleges will not receive your application until a conditional offer of admission has been made by the Graduate Admissions Office.

Timescales

After applying, I have not received any further details within 24 hours - what do I do?

Please check your junk email folder. If you do not receive your log in details within 3 days of making your application please contact the Graduate Admissions Office.

Graduate Admissions Team (graduateadmissions@admin.cam.ac.uk)

My referee has not received the email link - what do I do?

After you have submitted your application it can take up to 30 hours for your referee to receive the email link. If it has been more than 30 hours:

1) The email could have fallen into the spam folder of the referee in question. Please contact the referee directly and ask them to check their security settings etc.

2) Your referee can enter his/her email address into the 'Graduate References Log In' page below and click on 'Forgotten password?'. This will generate a password for the referee to log-in with.

Graduate References Log In

My referee is having difficulty accessing the electronic referencing system. What can I advise them?

1) Your referee should ensure that the email address they are trying to log on with is identical to the email addresses that you have provided us with.

2) If they still cannot access the electronic email referencing system they should submit their references to you on paper. Instructions on how to do this can be found on our website. You should then forward the reference to the Graduate Admissions Office using the cover sheet on your Self-Service.

Sending in a paper reference

I entered an incorrect email addresses for my referees when I submitted my application, what should I do?

You should contact your referees directly and request that they submit their references to you on paper. Instructions on how to do this can be found on our website. You should then forward the reference to the Graduate Admissions Office using the cover sheet on your Self-Service.

Sending in a paper reference

I want to change my referees, what should I do

You should contact your referees directly and request that they submit their references to you on paper. Instructions on how to do this can be found on our website. You should then forward the reference to the Graduate Admissions Office using the cover sheet on your Self-Service, together with a covering letter explaining why you need to change your referee.

Sending in a paper reference

What should I do if I won't know the result of my current studies before I am due to start my course at Cambridge?

If the academic condition in your offer requires you to pass the current degree, or to attain a particular grade (eg Distinction), you should contact the Graduate Admissions Office as soon as possible to discuss your situation.

If the academic condition in your offer requires you to complete your degree, you can meet this condition by providing an official letter from your current institution which confirms that:

a) you have completed all work in relation to your current studies
b) you have submitted your thesis (or that no thesis is required for your course)
c) you have no outstanding financial obligations to your current institution

I will be unable to meet my offer conditions by 31 July, what do I do?

If your course finishes after this deadline and the condition we have set requires that you complete your Masters, you should ask the Registrar of your university to send us a formal letter (signed, and on headed paper) at the earliest possible date, stating that all three of the following conditions have been met:
If the academic condition in your offer requires you to complete your degree, you can meet this condition by providing an official letter from your current institution which confirms that:

a) you have completed all work in relation to your current studies
b) you have submitted your thesis (or that no thesis is required for your course)
c) you have no outstanding financial obligations to your current institution

Please note that a letter giving a future date when the thesis will be submitted will not be sufficient to satisfy the condition.

If the condition we have set requires that you achieve a particular standard in your Masters (including a Pass) and you wll not have confirmation of the result before your deadline, you should ask your university to provide a formal letter (signed, and on headed paper) confirming points 1-3 above and additionally giving an indicative result. We will forward this to your department for them to consider whether your academic condition has been met.

If you have received an offer for a MASt in Pysics, or for an MPhil or PhD in Physics, please send the evidence to meet your offer conditions directly to the Physics Department. to the addres given in your Self-Service account.

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Error message: "Switch failed". What do I do?

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Error message: "https://camsis.cam.ac.uk/psp/public_prod/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UC_GRAD_WEB_APPL.UC _GAP_IDENTIFY.GBL." What should I do?

When you click on the Apply for Graduate Course link in Self-Service you are directed to the Graduate Admissions Office web site. Before you click on the 'Create a new online application' link please log out of Self-Service, this will prevent the error message.