You apply to Cambridge online through the Applicant Portal. As part of your application, you'll need to submit specific documents.
Make sure you have the necessary documents ready before starting your application, as you won’t be able to submit it without them.
Documents you may need to provide
You can check which supporting documents you need on your course page.
You may be asked for:
If you wish to be considered for an award from Gates Cambridge, you will be asked to provide additional documents and an additional referee. See the Gates Cambridge website for details.
How to upload documents
Your supporting documents must be uploaded via the Applicant Portal by the relevant application deadline. This excludes references, which your referees will need to upload via the Referee Portal.
Documents should be:
- pdf format
- under 2MB
- not encrypted
If you are having difficulty uploading a document it may be encrypted or too large. Try photocopying it and uploading the copy instead.
Do not send us hard copies of documents, as these cannot be processed and will be disposed of.
Applying for more than one course
If you apply for more than one course, you will need to upload separate documents for each course.
If you nominate the same referee for multiple applications, they will need to submit a separate reference for each course you apply to.
Taking a second degree of the same type from Cambridge
It is not possible to be awarded the same type of degree at Cambridge more than once.
For example, if you have already completed a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) course from Cambridge, you may not be awarded another MPhil by the University, even if it is in a different subject.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may agree to accept you on the course. However, if you successfully complete its academic requirements, you will be awarded a certificate of satisfactory completion and not the degree.
If you wish to apply for a second Cambridge degree of the same type, you should discuss it with the department running the course. You should do this before submitting an application.
When you apply, you will need to complete and submit the 
Declaration form for applying for a second degree of the same type