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Visiting and applying

Every year around 150 new postgraduate students join us at ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´. Find out about more about visiting us and the admissions process for postgraduates.

Visiting ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´

You are welcome to visit College in person without a prior appointment. Please ensure you speak to the Porters on arrival who will be able to provide you with a leaflet containing information about the College around a suggested walking tour of the buildings and grounds. They will also let you know if there are any areas of the College out-of-bounds during your visit for reasons including building works or filming. I'm afraid it is not possible to arrange a tour with Tutorial Department staff, but you are welcome to contact the MCR President (president@mcr.jesus.cam.ac.uk) well in advance of your visit to ask if any postgraduate students would be available to have a chat with you while you are here.

If you are unable to visit College in person, we hope our will give you an insight into College life. Fly over the whole site in aerial view or walk around the grounds, see inside some postgraduate accommodation, and visit the cafe, library and other College buildings.

University admissions

To apply for full time and part time postgraduate study you must go through the .

When you apply you can choose up to two Colleges. If you wish to be sure that your application is considered by ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´, please put us as your first College choice on your Postgraduate Application Form. We consider applications to study all courses that the University offers, except for the part time Master of Studies degree.

College admissions

Once you have an offer from your subject department or faculty then your application will be considered for College membership. If you would like your application to be reviewed by the postgraduate admissions team here, it is essential that you put ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ as your first College preference on your Postgraduate Application Form and apply as early as possible in the admissions cycle, which usually begins at the start of September for a course start in the following September/October. We'll use the same documents that you provided to the University Postgraduate Admissions Office, including your academic record and interests, achievements and references. Every application is considered on its own merits using the same criteria. We aim to keep a balanced community of up to one-year and multi-year course students across all disciplines.

Please note you cannot apply directly to College for membership, this is an automatic part of your University postgraduate application.

If we are not able to offer you membership of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´, then your application will be passed on to your second nominated College choice. We hope you join ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´, but don't worry if you are offered membership of a different College, we all offer a fun and supportive environment for your studies.

If you have any questions about the postgraduate admissions process you can call us on +44 (0)1223 339421 or email us at graduate-tutor@jesus.cam.ac.uk.

Hear from our students

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    Dolly

    Postgraduate

    I chose ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ because of the great mixture of undergraduates and postgraduates, and when I first visited I thought it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen! The sense of community in Jesus has had an enormous impact on my experience here. Whether you need help, advice, cheering up or even just a chat there is always someone there to put a smile on your face. From the MCR committee to the Porters, the canteen staff to the gardeners, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Jesus also...

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  • Postgraduate at ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´

    Tom

    Postgraduate

    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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  • ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ Postgraduate Student

    Imogen

    Postgraduate

    I chose Cambridge for my PGCE as it’s the leading UK institution for teacher training and Education, with an exciting, research-dominated, cutting edge course. The staff are welcoming and approachable, and make studying here an absolute joy. I’ve already completed one of my three primary school placements, in a reception class in a school just outside Cambridge, and am due to start the next one soon. I chose Jesus because of its reputation as a sporty College, but the proximity to the city centre is a big bonus. Jesus also...

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    Fiamma

    Postgraduate

    ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´, my home. I am truly grateful to be able to call ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ my second home. It was my preferred option when I first applied for my MPhil and I could not be happier to still be here during my PhD! There are many reasons why Jesus stands out from the other colleges: from its fantastic facilities to its glorious formal dinners and to its wonderful café and brewery room. The Quincentenary Library is a lovely place to study. It has many spaces to choose from and everything...

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    Ellie

    Postgraduate

    ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ has been a great home for me during my PhD. I chose ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ for a number of reasons – first, the location. We are central enough to be within easy walking distance of most things, but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle (and tourists in summer!). The College also has extensive grounds, with amenities like the hockey pitch, football pitch and tennis courts all on site. Secondly, the accommodation is some of the best I’ve seen in Cambridge. My house was newly renovated when...

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