Fees and Funding
Finance Overview
When considering applying for a course, consider the living costs as well as the course fees required during your time here. The Finance page on the Postgraduate Study website will help you calculate your costs.
Sources of funding
A Wealth of Opportunities
The University of Cambridge offers a diverse range of funding opportunities for postgraduate students. Support is available through various channels, including:
The Cambridge Trust and Gates Cambridge
University Colleges
Research Councils (such as the ESRC)
Central University Funds
Eligibility varies depending on your chosen course, country of origin, and specific academic background.
Finding the Right Funding
To explore the options available to you, we recommend using the Postgraduate Funding Search Tool. This resource allows you to filter opportunities based on your specific profile and course. You can access it here:
Please note: There are firm deadlines for applications to be considered for funding which are also available on the Postgraduate Study website.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
A separate, fully-funded initiative has been established to provide talented students from economically marginalised and hard-to-reach communities in Africa with opportunities to complete their Master’s training, grow in transformative leadership, and contribute to climate resilience and sustainability in Africa.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program requires a separate application process in addition to your course application. For full details on eligibility and how to access the required forms, please visit the the Mastercard Foundation website.
Course fees
You can find full information about course fees on the fees page of the Postgraduate Study website.