Widening participation

The University and its Colleges are committed to widening participation to higher education. Hundreds of outreach initiatives and events are run each year both in Cambridge and in schools and colleges across the UK.

Access and Participation Plans

Each year, the University of Cambridge sets out how it intends to attract and support students in applying to and studying at the University of Cambridge. Find out more

Outreach projects

neaco

The Network for East Anglian Collaborative Outreach (neaco) delivers activities across East Anglia. These activities support students from underrepresented communities to explore higher education and improve attainment. Find out more

Insight

A programme for Pupil Premium students in Years 8-11 local schools. It aims to raise academic attainment through GCSE tutoring and oracy development, metacognitive skills, and academic confidence. Find out more

HE+

This programme is a collaboration between Cambridge, its Colleges, and partner schools and colleges from 13 regional hubs. The programme supports highly able students from under-represented backgrounds in preparing for university life. Find out more

Sutton Trust Summer Schools

This programme is for Year 12 students from under-represented backgrounds who want to explore what it's like to study at Cambridge. It offers online advice and guidance, alongside a 5-day subject-focused residential programme. Find out more

Apply: Cambridge

Apply: Cambridge supports high attaining Year 12 students from under-represented backgrounds to make competitive applications to Cambridge. Find out more

Target Oxbridge

This Year 12 programme supports high-achieving Black African and Caribbean students, and students of mixed race with Black African or Caribbean heritage, to gain the knowledge and confidence needed to make a competitive application to Oxford or Cambridge. Find out more

STEM SMART

STEM SMART is an attainment raising programme. It supports Year 12 and 13 students develop the skills and confidence to apply to study physical sciences and engineering at top universities. Find out more

Realise information service

Realise is Cambridge's information service for students in Years 7-13 from highly under-represented backgrounds. Find out more