Prospective Students

Thinking about applying to Cambridge? This section has general information written by current students to help anyone applying for an undergraduate or first degree. If you have a specific question that isn't covered in these pages, please get in touch with the CUSU Access Officer. For prospective graduate applicants, visit the Graduate Union website.

How to Apply

All the information you'll need about the application process including forms, tests and interviews.

Alternative Prospectus

Check out the guide written by current Cambridge undergraduates.

Mature Students Shadowing

Are you considering Cambridge and will be 21+ at the start of your course?

Shadowing scheme

Find out more about the exciting opportunity to follow a Cambridge undergraduate for a few days.

Fees, Finance and Funding

The money: all the costs of studying at Cambridge and how you will pay for your degree.

Information for Teachers

A comprehensive guide to CUSU's access initiatives and activities for schools and colleges.

Cambridge Explained Days

Details about day visits to Cambridge.

Section for Year 10/11's

Ahead of the game! Already thinking about Cambridge? Take a look at this section.

Debating

Interested in taking up a new extra-curricular activity? We'll help you set up a debating society in your school.

Finding out more

Useful links and people to contact for help about applications or questions about Cambridge.

Ask a student

Your chance to ask a current undergraduate a specific question about a course or college.

Comprehensive Campaign

The CUSU team will be travelling the country speaking exclusively to comprehensive schools.

Remember to look at the University website, which is full of useful information about courses, the colleges and applications.