"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 Sept | Cambridge Colleges Open Day. In person. Book 11 Sept | Chance for students who are about to apply to visit Colleges, get tours, see accommodation rooms and ask any remaining questions - all Cambridge Colleges take part. See our September Colleges Open Day page for details. |
| 15 Sept 17:00 UK time | Subject Matters webinar | A webinar for students in Year 10 and 11 England/Wales, Year 11-12 Northern Ireland, S3-4 Scotland, and new students commencing A-Levels, Highers or the International Baccalaureate in the UK and overseas in September. This session covers choosing your post-16 subjects and qualifications for competitive university applications, as well as careers and subject options. Teachers, parents, carers and other supporters also welcome. Part of our Regular Webinars. |
| Sat 24 Oct | Considering Cambridge (In-person or online) Book 24 Oct | An introductory October event to find out about studying at Cambridge, Considering Cambridge is the first of our events for students considering an application in Sept 2027 to start in Oct 2028 (or deferred entry 2029). Recommended for the new Year 12 / S5 / Y13 Northern Ireland cohort including international students. Further info. |
| 19 Jan 2027 | Medicine Taster Day (In-person /online) Register interest | For UK students from all backgrounds considering an application in Sept 2027. Eligibility criteria apply. See the Medicine Taster Day page for details. |
| 22 Jan 2027 | Natural Sciences Taster day (In-person / online) Register interest | For UK students considering an application in Sept 2027. Eligibility criteria apply. See the Natural Sciences Taster Day page for details. |
| A weekday tbc in week of 8 - 12 March 2027 | History Taster Day Register interest | For UK students considering an application in Sept 2027. Eligibility criteria apply. See the History Taster Day page for details |
| A weekday tbc in week of 8 - 12 March 2027 | English Taster Day Register interest | For UK students from all backgrounds considering an application in Sept 2027. Eligibility criteria apply. See the English Taster Day page for details. |
| 5-7 April 2027 | Women in Maths Residential | For young women at UK state schools interested in Mathematics at a top university. Eligibility criteria apply. See the Women in Maths page for details. |
| 8-9 April 2027 | World of Words Residential | For students at UK state schools interested in subjects including literature, languages and cultures. Eligibility criteria apply. See the World of Words page for details. |
| August 2027 | Experience Christ's Residential | For students at UK state schools. Eligibility criteria apply. See the Experience Christ's page for details. |
| Various | Further events in the academic year 2026-27 Register interest | If you're considering an application in Sept 2027, you can register interest for events taking place in the 2026-27 academic year, including ones we've not yet advertised. If you do this, you will receive an email when booking or applications open. |
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
