Why it fits you
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Who can apply
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- Country of study
- United Kingdom · Cambridge
- Target level
- Doctorate
- Fields of study
- All fields
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
Dates
- Applications open
- 9 September 2026 at 00:00 GMT+1, time zone not specified
- Applications close
- 25 March 2027
- Other deadlines
- 8 December 2026Course funding deadline
- 14 October 2026Gates Cambridge (US round only)
- Studies start
- Course starts 1 October 2027
Application steps
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Step 1: Start your application on the course page by selecting Apply Now; this opens the Applicant Portal.
- With whom
- You (the applicant)
- Official link
- Open the official page (opens in a new tab)
Step 2: Register for an Applicant Portal account or sign in if you already have one.
- With whom
- You (the applicant)
- Official link
- Open the official page (opens in a new tab)
Step 3: Complete and submit your application: complete all sections, upload your supporting documents and pay the application fee, before the relevant application deadline.
- With whom
- You (the applicant)
- By when
- 25 March 2027 — by the application deadline (25 March 2027)
- Documents to provide
- Supporting documents
- References submitted by your referees through the Referee Portal
Where to apply
University of Cambridge (opens in a new tab) · Department of Geography
Official title (in English): PhD in Geography
Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)
Official website of University of Cambridge: apply.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk
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