The following table shows the deadlines associated with PhD applications from different parts of the world. Please note that this is just a summary. Check the Postgraduate Admissions Office and Gates Cambridge Trust Web pages for the exact details.
| 13 October | Gates Cambridge Trust | Candidates from USA |
| 2 December | Gates Cambridge Trust | Candidates from all other countries and regions, and USA candidates currently studying in Cambridge |
| 2 December | EPSRC DTP awards only (internal competition) | Home fees students |
| 15 May | Department of Computer Science and Technology | Final deadline for students with full scholarships from overseas governments |
| 1 October | Admission |
Note that the earliest closing dates are almost a year before the intended starting date. Complete applications, including references, transcripts, degree certificates and research proposals must be received by the Board of Graduate Studies within fourteen days of the dates above to be considered for funding competitions. Applications for which supporting documentation is not received within two working weeks of submission will be cancelled.
