Deadlines for PhD applications
The following table shows the deadlines associated with PhD applications from different parts of the world. Please note that this is just a summary.
Check the Board of Graduate Studies and Gates Cambridge Trust Web pages for the exact details.
| 15 October | Gates Cambridge Trust | Candidates from USA |
| 1 December | Gates and other Cambridge Trusts | Candidates from other countries and regions |
| 1 December | Gates and other Cambridge Trusts | International and EU candidates already studying at Cambridge |
| 14 January | Cambridge Higher Education Scholarships (CHESS) | Home and EU only |
| 31 March | Computer Laboratory | Final deadline |
| 1 October | Admission |
Note that the earliest closing dates are almost a year before the intended starting date. Complete applications, including references, transcripts, degree certificates and research proposals must be received by the Board of Graduate Studies by the dates above to be considered for funding competitions. Online applications for which supporting documentation is not received within two working weeks of submission will be cancelled.