I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England) in Feb 2012
Interview
The maths interviews have an early offers test followed by several interviews with potential PhD supervisors. The process is fairly pleasant. They also give out offers based on the final Part III Maths results. Without an advanced masters in mathematics they will probably ask you to apply for Part III maths.
I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England)
Interview
Very easy, just a casual chat with the prof.
Asked me about my experience and what I want to do.
Asked what papers from the lab I had read.
Asked about funding I'd applied for.
30 minutes interview with standard questions such as motivation and your future plan. Good to read few academic papers that are relevant and not relevant to your field. Be prepared to talk about it.
I applied online. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England) in Jan 2026
Interview
30 mins with 2 profs. Some technical questions relating to previous research and presenting my previous research for 10 minuntes 30 mins with 2 profs. Some technical questions relating to previous research and presenting my previous research for 10 minuntes .
