International Students

Corpus Christi has a long history of welcoming students from all over the world, and we’re proud of how diverse and supportive our community is. If you're imagining Cambridge but aren’t sure what applying as an international student is like, here’s everything you need to know. 

Why International Students Love Corpus

Because the College is one of the smaller ones, it’s easy to settle in, make friends, and feel at home quickly — something that really helps when you’re adjusting to life in a new country.

We understand different school systems too, and we’ve got plenty of experience assessing a wide range of international qualifications. So whatever route you’ve taken, you’ll be considered fairly.

Who Can Apply?

Simple answer: any qualified student from anywhere in the world.
If you’re unsure whether your qualification meets Cambridge’s requirements, the University’s international admissions pages can guide you.

Funding & Scholarships

International offer holders are required to provide a Financial Guarantee to show how they will cover the tuition fees, college fees and living costs during their time in Cambridge. Up-to-date information about costs can be found on the University website. 

University Funding

International students can apply for support through the Cambridge Trust, which offers awards to help with part of the tuition fee cost.

Corpus Christi Scholarships

  • The Girdlers’ Scholarship
    For New Zealand citizens with at least eight years of schooling in New Zealand. It covers tuition and living costs for some courses. Contact the Admissions Office for full details.
  • The Hong Kong Link Scholarship
    Awarded to an academically strong student from Hong Kong who otherwise wouldn’t be able to study overseas. It covers College fees, university tuition fees, and living expenses for a three‑year degree. Applicants should apply through the Prince Philip Scholarship process. 

Life at Corpus

International students say the College’s friendly atmosphere helps them feel settled quickly — something that matters when you’re far from home. If you ever need advice or support, the Tutorial Office team is always happy to help.

The College student body has an international students’ representative each year. 

Applying to Cambridge as an international student, I wasn’t very familiar with the intimacies of the different colleges.  When it came to choosing a college, I knew that I wanted to be somewhere beautiful and central with a smaller student community; I was very happy to find that Corpus fulfilled these criteria! The central location means that I don’t have to travel too far for most things, whether it’s heading to a lecture or into town. At Corpus, you get to know everybody fairly quickly! The friendly atmosphere of a smaller college really helped me to make friends and settle into a new country, away from home.

Hong Kai Lim