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International students

We're proud that our open, friendly community includes over 180 international students from more than 45 different countries.

Studying abroad can be challenging. We work very closely with the University's International Student Office to support our overseas students and make sure they have a great experience studying at Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ.

International Student Guide

You can find a lot of useful information and detailed advice on the University  website and in the , which is updated every year with everything you need to know before, during, and after applying to Cambridge.

Both of these resources offer practical information and tips on coming to live and study in Cambridge from an international student perspective. 

Arrival information

Entering the UK

If you are not a UK or Irish national you will need to apply for a and for certain subjects an too.

Once your visa and ATAS applications have been approved, most students will be issued an eVisa, which will be evident at the UK Border when your passport is scanned. Physical Biometric Residence Permit cards are no longer being issued with new Student visas.

The University is required to keep copies of your up-to-date immigration documents on your student record. As such, you will be asked to bring in to the Tutorial Department the appropriate documents for you at the beginning of your course for checking and scanning. If you renew or change these documents during your course, you will also need to bring in the new documents for checking and scanning.

Immigration health surcharge

To access the National Health Service (NHS) free of charge while you're in the UK, you need to pay an with your visa application.

Welcome events

There are also  which take place around the world over the summer, organised by the University’s volunteer alumni groups. There are more than 440 groups all over the world.

If you'd like any more information about studying at Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ as an international postgraduate student please call us on +44 (0)1223 339421 or email visas@jesus.cam.ac.uk.

Hear from our students

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    Ellie

    Postgraduate

    Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ has been a great home for me during my PhD. I chose Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ for a number of reasons – first, the location. We are central enough to be within easy walking distance of most things, but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle (and tourists in summer!). The College also has extensive grounds, with amenities like the hockey pitch, football pitch and tennis courts all on site. Secondly, the accommodation is some of the best I’ve seen in Cambridge. My house was newly renovated when...

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    Dolly

    Postgraduate

    I chose Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ because of the great mixture of undergraduates and postgraduates, and when I first visited I thought it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen! The sense of community in Jesus has had an enormous impact on my experience here. Whether you need help, advice, cheering up or even just a chat there is always someone there to put a smile on your face. From the MCR committee to the Porters, the canteen staff to the gardeners, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Jesus also...

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    Fiamma

    Postgraduate

    Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ, my home. I am truly grateful to be able to call Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ my second home. It was my preferred option when I first applied for my MPhil and I could not be happier to still be here during my PhD! There are many reasons why Jesus stands out from the other colleges: from its fantastic facilities to its glorious formal dinners and to its wonderful café and brewery room. The Quincentenary Library is a lovely place to study. It has many spaces to choose from and everything...

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    Imogen

    Postgraduate

    I chose Cambridge for my PGCE as it’s the leading UK institution for teacher training and Education, with an exciting, research-dominated, cutting edge course. The staff are welcoming and approachable, and make studying here an absolute joy. I’ve already completed one of my three primary school placements, in a reception class in a school just outside Cambridge, and am due to start the next one soon. I chose Jesus because of its reputation as a sporty College, but the proximity to the city centre is a big bonus. Jesus also...

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    Tom

    Postgraduate

    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. Ç¿¼éÊÓƵ is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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