General Links
- University of Cambridge Website
University of Cambridge Events Page
15th October 2026 – UCAS deadline for applications to Cambridge/Oxford
22nd October 2026 – My Cambridge Application Deadline
Complete timeline of dates and deadlines for Cambridge applicants
Yr 13 Application Next Steps
There are several important steps in the application process that students need to be aware of after they’ve submitted their UCAS application.
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The first thing applicants will need to do is complete a Cambridge-specific form called My Cambridge Application. This will be sent to them by email. The deadline for most students to complete the form is 22 October (6pm UK time).
You can find more details and guidance on our website.
Learn about My Cambridge Application (University of Cambridge website)
Students should also think about:
Submitting written work
Depending on the course and College, we may ask students to submit one or two examples of their written work, such as an essay or a portfolio. Students can check the entry requirements for their course to find out if this applies to them.
Find out More (University of Cambridge website)
How application decisions are made
Students may wonder how the decision about how their application is made.
Visit our website to learn more about how applications are assessed.
Learn about application decisions (University of Cambridge website)
Applicant Webinar Series
Applicants can receive further guidance on the next steps from University admissions staff by joining our Applicant Webinar Series.
The next sessions will focus on:
- student support
- College admission assessments
- interviews
Explore the webinar series (University of Cambridge website)
Y11-12 Think Cambridge Webinar Series 2027
Think Cambridge 2026 is a week-long series of webinars aimed at inspiring Tear 10, 11 and 12 students to think about applying to Cambridge. We also welcome teachers and supporters, and parents and advisors to join webinars, which will give you all the tools you will need to support a Year 11 or 12 future applicant.
Our next Think Cambridge webinar series will take place in February 2027.
For the full list of webinars, and the booking form, please see the Think Cambridge webpage.