"All of the current students were really friendly and approachable."
A Year 12 prospective student
You can apply to study all Cambridge courses except Veterinary Medicine at Christ's. We run online and in-person events through the year so that you can see the College and facilities and meet our students, admissions staff and academics. Have a look at the table below and sign up for ongoing support emails so that we can keep you updated as further opportunities become available!
| Date | Event | Event details and who can attend |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 10am | Understanding Student Finance (Home fee status) Book 11 Aug | 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 potential costs of going to university and possible sources of funding beyond student finance loans/grants. |
| 11 Aug 14:00 | Personal Statements and Competitive applications Book 11 August | This session will focus on super-curricular activities, the personal statement and using these to help make a competitive application. It is for students considering an application in Oct 2025 for 2026 or deferred 2027 entry. This is one of our regular webinars. |
| 14-27 Aug | Post-Qualification Application Advice Clinic Info here; eligibility criteria apply | Zoom appointments for students at UK state schools who have just received A level results and are considering a post-qualification application in Sept 2025 for Oct 2026 entry. Please check the eligibility information carefully. |
| 27 Aug 11:00 | Cambridge for Beginners Book 27 Aug | Introductory session on how the university works, including the College system, teaching, student life, and a step-by-step run through the application process, what we are looking for and making a competitive application. One of our regular webinars. |
| 8 Sept 17:00 | Applying to Christ's Book 8 Sept | This is a detailed online talk for students applying to Christ's College in Sept/Oct 2025. We will talk you through how to apply, what happens when and what to expect as an applicant, as well as what we are looking for and how to make a competitive application. |
| 10 Sept 17:00 UK time | Webinar for international applicants Book 10 Sept | A webinar for students applying from outside the UK, or for students who are doing sixth form in the UK but have overseas fee status. Timezone: e.g. USA, Canada, Europe. One of our regular webinars. |
| 11 Sept 17:00 | Subject Matters: Your Post-16 subject choices Book 11 Sept | 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. |
| 12 Sept 2025 10am - 3pm | Cambridge Colleges Open Day (university-wide event) Book 12 Sept | University-wide Colleges open day for students who want to visit Colleges just before applying. Christ's is running student-led tours and an opportunity to speak with our admissions team. See what's on at Christ's |
| 15 Sept 11:00am UK time | Webinar for international applicants Book 15 Sept | A webinar for students applying from outside the UK, or for students who are doing sixth form in the UK but have overseas fee status. Timezone: e.g. Singapore, Malaysia, India, Europe. One of our regular webinars. |
| 16 Sept 17:00 | Q&A Webinar with Christ's Director of Admissions & students Book 16 Sept | Ask Dr Emily Tomlinson (Christ's Director of Admissions) questions about applying to Christ's and hear what it is like studying here from current students. |
| Various | Events in the academic year 2025-26 Register interest | If you're starting Year 12 (S5 Scotland, Yr13 Northern Ireland) next academic year, you can register interest for events in cases where we've not yet opened booking. If you do this, you will receive an email when booking or applications open. |
| 25 Oct | Considering Cambridge Register interest | An event at Christ's College for students considering an application to Cambridge in Sept/Oct 2026 for Oct 2027 or deferred Oct 28 entry. Some online options are also available for students who are not able to travel to Cambridge. |
How do I request a place?
If you are interested in attending one of our events, you will need to wait until bookings / applications open and then complete an online form (following the links for the relevant event above).
If you would find it helpful to receive an email when booking opens for the event you are interested in, please feel free to register your interest by following the link for this in the table of events above. Once you have completed the form, we will then have a record of your interest and will be able to send you an email with more information and the booking/application details, once booking is open.
We recommend that prospective students sign up for ongoing support emails and teachers subscribe to our schools mailing list in order to keep up-to-date with opportunities throughout the year.
Questions about coming to Cambridge and walking around the grounds on your own?
The College grounds are open to visitors during our opening times, and we have a self-guided tour pdf for prospective students to download. Please see our self-guided visit page for details.
"I found the College tour particularly enjoyable because it gave us a real insight into college life. The Directors of Studies talks were also really useful because they told us what they are looking for and gave us more information about the courses which are unique to Cambridge."
A Year 12 prospective student
