We run regular webinars from February to August each year (our Year 10/11 session on post-16 subject choices also runs at other times). Find out about each webinar and book a place below.
As long as you have an internet connection, you can access the webinars from a fixed computer, a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone. You can type questions in the Q&A throughout the sessions, but your camera and microphone will not be enabled.
Subject Matters: Your Post-16 Subject Choices
Who for?
Students in Year 10-11 England/Wales, Year 11-12 Northern Ireland, S3-S4 Scotland; and, any parents, carers, teachers, advisers and any supports of young people in this age group. Students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 9-10) are also welcome if they are planning to take A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate.
What's covered?
This session provides information, advice and guidance about what subject combinations and qualifications to consider in order to make competitive applications to top universities in the future. We want to ensure all young people are equipped with the information on what to think about, where to find more information, and how university options translate into careers, so that they can make informed choices for their future.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between January-November. The next session(s) take place on:
Monday 30 June 2025 at 16:30 (UK time) - Click here to book
The next session after this will be in September 2025.
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Comment from previous sessions
The seminar was very helpful for me to decide which subject I have to focus on. I know now which subjects are useful, what required for each department in universities especially because I haven’t decided what I would like to study in higher education.
Super useful! Definitely one of the clearest guides to choosing A-level subjects and makes the whole thing so much less intimidating. Thank you!
Excellent - really good advice presented in a clear and engaging manner.
Presenter very knowledgeable and answered questions confidently.
Really helpful - lots of information for students and staff! Thank you.
Cambridge for Beginners
Who for?
Students in Year 11-12 England/Wales, Year 12-13 Northern Ireland, S4-S5 Scotland, and students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 10-11).
For students considering a Cambridge application EITHER in September 2025 for entry in October 2026 (or 2027 deferred entry) OR in September 2026 for entry in October 2027 (or 2028 deferred entry)
What's covered?
If we ask how much you already know about studying at / applying to Cambridge on a scale of 1-10 and your answer would be 4 or less, this introductory session is for you.
This session may be especially helpful if you are the first in your family to apply to university or if you come from a background where not many apply to university.
The webinar will cover the basics and give you information about next steps for finding out more. As the webinar will not cover additional info for international students, if you are from outside the UK, you are still welcome but please also come to an international webinar.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between January-August. The next session(s) take place on:
Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 16:30 (UK time) Book 6 May
Friday 30 May at 11am (UK time) Book 30 May
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Duration
This one is a long webinar (lots to cover!) lasting 1 hour and 30 mins in total.
Part 1: (45 mins) - How Cambridge works, including the College system, teaching, activities, university structure
Part 2: (45 mins) - Making a competitive application including a step-by-step run through the application process and things to consider.
Webinar for international applicants
Who for?
September 2025 applicants from outside the UK for entry in October 2026 (or deferred entry in October 2027, or even double-deferred entry in October 2028 for some students with 2-year National Service). Students with overseas fee status who are currently studying at a UK sixth form are also welcome.
What's covered?
We'll talk about the topics most international students ask about, from the timing of application and exams, the requirements including English language requirements where relevant, practical details for studying in Cambridge (e.g. what happens in the vacations?), visas, and financial support.
Book a place
Sessions will take place regularly between March and August. The next session(s) will take place on:
Wednesday 28 May at 17:00, UK time Book now
Wednesday 18 June at 11:00 in the morning, UK time. Book now
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once.
Personal Statements & Competitive Applications
Who for?
For students applying to university in September 2025 for entry in October 2026 (or 2027 deferred entry).
This is usually students in Year 12 England/Wales, Year 13 Northern Ireland, S5 Scotland, and students from outside of the UK in this age group (equivalent e.g. US grades 11), if they're in school.
What's covered?
This session will focus on supercurricular activities, the personal statement and using these to help make a competitive application. It will give students an understanding of what each of these are and how these activities and the statement fit into the admissions process, as well as elements of a strong personal statement. Students will also receive advice on where to look for ideas and further research beyond this session. This session would be useful to any student planning to make an application to selective UK universities such as but not only Cambridge.
Book a place
Sessions take place regularly between April-August. The next session(s) take place on:
Monday 5 May 2025 at 10:00 (UK time) Book now
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once. More summer dates will be added.
Understanding Student Finance
Who for?
Aimed at Home fee status (UK) students in Year 12 England/Wales, Year 13 Northern Ireland, S5 Scotland, plus parents, carers and other supporters. Those in the school years above and below these, and teachers, are also welcome if they feel it would be beneficial.
If you have overseas fee status, please instead attend our International webinar for information on finance (see above).
What's covered?
We understand that funding university can cause stress and concern for young people and their supporters, but it needn't do so! This session will explain how student finance works in the UK including how much you might expect to receive, how it's paid to you and how it's paid back. We'll also talk about what kinds of costs you might expect in going to university, as well as possible sources of funding beyond student finance loans/grants, and an overview of the support you could receive if you study at Cambridge.
We hope that at the end of the session, you will feel more informed and able to take your next steps in research for applying to university!
Book a place
Sessions take place a few times per year; this is a new session for 2025. The next session(s) take place on:
Monday 5 May 2025 at 15:00 (UK time) Book now
It is the same session on all dates - you only need to attend once. Information will be as up to date as it can be at the time of the session. This webinar is not suitable for students who would be classed as overseas for fee purposes.
Further detail relevant to all webinars
These webinars are intended as live events, so please only sign up if you are interested in attending live. We do not provide recordings. If you can't attend a session, please sign up for the next one. After each webinar, attendees will receive a follow-up email with further advice, guidance, resources and links for further research.
Over time we vary the timing of our webinars and ensure that at least some of each type of webinar are scheduled at times and days accessible to long-distance international students and students with religious or other commitments. Between January and August 2024, we ran 27 regular webinars, to give you an idea!
Booking information
Booking forms are in the drop-down menu above. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the webinar joining details. At the time of the webinar you then need to click on the link and enter the password provided in the same email. Please do not share the joining details - if a friend would also like to take part, ask them to do their own registration.
Tip: remember to check your email carefully when booking, otherwise you won't receive the details if you mistype it. Also check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive the booking confirmation.
