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How to apply

Anyone can apply to Jesus College; 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 Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (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 Jesus College as your choice your application will be forwarded to us and we will handle your application from that point. If you are assigned to Jesus College after submitting an open application, 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 Completing My Cambridge Application for further details.

Any questions?

You can find more information about the application process on the University website. 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 Jesus College.

Undergraduate FAQs

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    Kathryn

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    Studying Computer Science at Cambridge has been a great springboard into my career. Starting out as a software engineer, I used my skills to move into project management and then programme management at a large multinational company. Studying at Cambridge means that you can apply what you learn to any new problem and is proof that you are willing to work hard and achieve. Jesus College is a wonderfully supportive and stimulating environment to achieve your best whilst also enjoying student life.

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    I knew straight away that Jesus College 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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    Jennifer

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    Reading Chemical Engineering at Jesus, I felt welcomed into a strong community of scientists and engineers, plus with a chemical engineering Fellow at the College, I received invaluable support for academic inspiration and career planning. The College also has thriving sports and social societies that are a very encouraging and motivational way to enjoy your hobbies as well as develop new skills. Chemical Engineering at Cambridge transforms your understanding of scientific and engineering principles, teaching you a breadth of knowledge in an environment that always challenges you to think beyond...

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    Katherine

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    Studying Human, Social, and Political Sciences (HSPS) at Jesus is great, as the relatively large intake creates a really supportive group within College. The course itself is diverse, allowing you to study everything from power politics to the psychology of free will. Taking four subjects in part one means you gain experience of several different disciplines before deciding where to specialise.

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    I chose to study Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (AMES) at Cambridge due to my love for languages. I was keen to pick up new languages in addition to those which I had studied at school. The AMES tripos is excellent for this: in Years 1 and 2 I studied Arabic and Persian, and in my final year I am studying Arabic and Hindi. The small class sizes are excellent and really aid in the learning of new languages. The degree is excellent with regards to the choice of modules...

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