Applications can be made online or by paper application. Both methods of application are handled by the central University.
Please visit the University of Cambridge Graduate Studies website to:
All the instructions on how to complete the application are included during the online application process or are present at the top of the paper form.
It's worth taking the time to read the instructions carefully as any mistakes in your application may make it invalid and delay the application process.
Funding deadlines
For those candidates who wish to be considered for Cambridge funding (from the Gates Cambridge Trust, Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and Cambridge Overseas Trust, and the Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme) the application deadline is 7 December, or 12 October if you are a US citizen.
At question A12, please indicate your PhD pathway (specialisation) if you know it. The programme currently accepts applicants for all the PhD pathways except Finance. There is no need to give the name of a supervisor.
You must apply to all relevant funding sources shown on the application form, by ticking the relevant boxes in Section B and completing personal statements (question B1 and B2).
Required supporting documents
After you have submitted your application form, you will be able to upload the following documents through your self-service page. All of these documents (except English scores) must be uploaded by the closing date of 7 December 2016. Please remind your referees of the closing date.
| First academic reference | If you are a student currently on a Cambridge masters degree, please provide this academic reference from the member of faculty who knows your work best on your current degree. |
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| Second academic reference | |
| Transcripts | Please provide a transcript and certificate for all previous degrees. If you are currently studying for a degree, please also provide independent evidence of your mid-term marks or a provisional transcript. |
| Evidence of competence in English | See our minimum entry requirements |
| Research proposal | Please submit an initial research proposal for your MRes dissertation, of typically 500 words. This should outline:
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| Sample of written work | Please provide a sample of your writing, eight to 15 pages in length, which has been assessed or peer-reviewed (for example a chapter from your masters dissertation). |
| GRE score | Please provide a recent GRE score. This is not required if you are currently on a masters programme at Cambridge. Cambridge Judge Business School's institution code for GRE is 7020. GMAT scores are not accepted. |
| Personal reference | Please provide a personal reference if you are eligible for Gates funding. |