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How to apply

Anyone can apply to ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´; we select the best people, regardless of their background. 

We admit around 145 undergraduates every year to study with us, and offer all the subjects available in the University. We're just above medium size for a Cambridge College, and there are roughly equal numbers of students studying arts and sciences.

Before you apply, take a look at what we're looking for and read about life at Jesus.

How to apply

You apply to Cambridge just as to other UK universities, through the (UCAS). The application process is the same for all applicants to the University of Cambridge, regardless of where you are in the world when you apply.

If you've put down ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ as your choice your application will be forwarded to us and we will handle your application from that point. If you are assigned to ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ after submitting an , your application will also be forwarded to us and we will handle it alongside the direct applications throughout the admissions process. In this section you can find out how to prepare your application, and what happens when you have submitted it.

The deadline for your UCAS application is 15 October. You may find these other dates and deadlines useful. 

Additional questionnaires

When you submit the UCAS form you will receive an email asking you to complete an additional questionnaire required by the University.

This helps to ensure that we have complete and consistent information about everyone who applies. It also allows us to collect helpful information that's not part of the UCAS application, such as what topics you have covered in your A-Levels (or equivalent).

If you haven't received the email with details of your login for this additional questionnaire within 36 hours of submitting your UCAS application, please check your junk email or spam folder. If it still hasn't arrived by 20 October, please email applicationhelp@ug.admin.cam.ac.uk. The deadline to submit your completed additional questionnaire is 22 October.

See  for further details.

Any questions?

You can find more information about the application process on the . If you still have questions, please take a look at our frequently asked questions page or for more information email us on undergraduate-admissions@jesus.cam.ac.uk

Also in this section:

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What are we looking for?

We're looking for students with academic ability and potential, who can show us commitment to their chosen course.

What are we looking for?
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Dates and deadlines

Thinking of applying to study at Jesus? Here's our application timetable.

Dates and deadlines
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Interviews, tests, and written work

Interviews, tests, and written work are part of the application process. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.

Interviews, tests, and written work
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Undergraduate FAQs

Here you'll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about admissions and life at ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´.

Undergraduate FAQs

Hear from our students

  • Photo of Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion student

    Michael

    Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion

    The Theology Tripos is possibly the most varied arts course available at undergraduate level - at least, that's been my impression. There is huge flexibility from the very beginning: the only compulsory papers in the first year are a language (there's a choice of four) and either the Old or New Testament paper. Other than that, it's possible to tailor your study to suit your interests. I opted for the church history paper and Christian doctrine in my first year. This year, I've carried on with Hebrew and Old Testament...

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    Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion
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    Alicia

    Linguistics

    I chose Linguistics at ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´, having really enjoyed English Language at A-Level, because I wanted to study topics like child language acquisition and the history of the English language in greater depth. The Linguistics course more than lived up to my expectations; there are so many more areas to study than you realise when you first apply. I especially enjoyed conducting my own experiments in the phonetics lab – it was great to be able to learn practical, as well as theoretical, aspects of Linguistics. My final year dissertation...

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    Linguistics
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    Hugo

    Classics

    When I arrived at Jesus for my interviews, I fell in love with the beautiful, unique architecture. The open spaces and green areas made me feel at home, and I was determined not to let the opportunity to live and work here slip through my fingers. Our library has one of the largest Classics sections of any College library; it’s right in the middle of College and accessible 24/7. Classics is a small subject, and only a few universities offer it at the highest level - I chose Cambridge because...

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    Classics
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    Sacha

    Classics

    I knew straight away that ÌÀÍ·ÌõÔ­´´ was the one that I really wanted to go to. It is a beautiful and old College steeped in traditions and everyone I have met here has been lovely and supportive, which makes all the hard work so worthwhile. Classics here is really strong, with a number of eminent scholars teaching us on a regular basis who all specialise in different fields. I feel very privileged to be learning from them. Classics is such a varied degree because it incorporates languages, history, art...

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    Classics
  • Photo of Mathematics student

    Lucy

    Mathematics

    Studying Maths at Cambridge is demanding, but very interesting. The first year of the course builds a solid foundation of knowledge, and then the many optional modules available in later years allow you to specialise in the topics you really enjoy. One of the main benefits of our shorter, fast paced terms is the amount of progress you make in such a short time. Jesus is one of the friendliest Colleges. It has a medium sized cohort, which means you get to interact with a huge variety of people while...

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    Mathematics