Visiting ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½
You are welcome to independently explore ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½'s public grounds during College opening hours. Just let the Porters at the Porters' Lodge know you are here as a prospective student, and they will be happy to give you a College map!
In-person tours of the more private areas of College (with our Student Recruitment Officer or a Student Ambassador) are additionally available for prospective Foundation Year, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate students and their supporters.
To arrange a tour, please email Caroline, our Outreach and Student Recruitment Officer. You can also enjoy our virtual tour (which includes some example accommodation) or take a with student ambassador, Jake. We can additionally put prospective students in email contact with a ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ student ambassador in a similar subject, or with a similar academic background.
In 2024, an was published on the University Website; it features Ella, one of our former English undergraduate students (now an MPhil student at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½).
Mature Applicant Webinars 2026
Cambridge’s three ‘mature’ colleges work annually with the Central University Admissions Team to deliver support sessions for students looking to study an undergraduate degree aged 21 or over.
Each webinar tackles a different topic relevant to mature student life and making a competitive application. Sessions include presentations by our admissions staff, the chance to hear from current mature students, and an opportunity to submit your questions live.
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The University will additionally host their annual series of Subject Masterclasses from October- December 2026. These offer prospective undergraduate students the chance to experience typical undergraduate teaching at the University, and to learn more about a topic of interest. You can find out more about these sessions and contact the team .
Cambridge 21+ 2027
This free virtual and residential outreach programme is run jointly with our colleagues at the two other mature colleges, Hughes Hall and St Edmund's. It is for home students looking to complete their first undergraduate degree (or the University's ). There will be an online element in April and May 2027 and an optional residential in July 2027. You can read our recap of the successful 2025 residential
In 2027, the virtual strand of the programme will offer tailored sessions on applying to university, the value of university, academic skills, finance, and making a competitive application to Cambridge. The optional two-night residential will allow selected students to immerse themselves in Cambridge life; you will attend departmental visits and a panel sessions with current mature students, receive individual advice on personal statements and engaging critically with your academic interests, and enjoy activities in the city, such as punting on the river Cam.
For full details of this exciting programme, please visit the Cambridge 21+ page. Applications will open in January 2027 and the registration link will be posted here and on the above programme page.
STEM SMART Academic Programme 2026-7
The offers enhanced learning and encouragement to UK state school students studying Maths and Science at A-level or equivalent. The programme welcomes mature students, and is especially useful to those self-studying the A level curriculum.
STEM SMART provides extra resources including weekly online subject-specific supervisions with Cambridge academics, and regular meetings to discuss university life with Cambridge student mentors. It also features a .
Any questions you have regarding the STEM SMART application process and your eligibility need to be directed to the on the page. If you will be 21 or older when starting university and have further questions, please contact ug-admissions@wolfson.cam.ac.uk
University of Cambridge Undergraduate Open Days 2027
The next Undergraduate Open Days are scheduled for 8 and 9 July 2027. See the .
Our student ambassadors will run College tours throughout the afternoon (including showing various accommodation options), and admissions staff will be on hand to answer your questions.
Applying to Oxbridge as a Mature Undergraduate Webinar (September 2027)
This event is hosted collaboratively by the mature Cambridge and Oxford colleges and will run in early September 2027 (date tbc). You will be introduced to the four colleges and and hear about the Oxbridge admissions process. You will have the opportunity to ask questions live to admissions staff and current students, and the panel will discuss what makes the Oxbridge teaching mode so unique.
The registration link will be posted here in August 2027. Participants will be emailed the TEAMS link on the week of the event.
Webinar Archive
Mature Student Webinar Series 2025 (Recorded Material)
- : An Introduction to Mature Student Applications, the Mature Colleges, Funding, and the second application deadline.
- : UCAS, Admissions Assessments and the 'My Cambridge' Application.
- : The Interview Process - Top Tips, and How Can I Prepare?
Please check University and College websites for the most up-to-date guidance and deadlines.
Mailing Lists
We strongly encourage all prospective mature applicants and their supporters to sign up to the, through which we send a targeted Mature student update and events newsletter multiple times per year.
Bespoke Events
We are happy to arrange bespoke sessions for students and their supporters on request, including visits to FE colleges, residential stays in our Colleges, or attendance of HE fairs and other events.
We can also match prospective students with a mature student mentor to help guide them through the application process. Please contact our Outreach and Student Recruitment Officer.