Moving to university and living away from home can be a big change. If you need support at Cambridge, we have lots of support services and resources to help you.
Student support services
Our Student Support Services offer guidance and practical support. This ranges from study skills workshops to counselling and mental health advice. Check the A-Z of support services (Student Support website) for more information.
Get support for specific personal situations and needs
College welfare support
Cambridge colleges have a variety of people you can turn to for support. Whether you need medical or personal support, or a cup of tea and a chat, there's usually someone to help.
Colleges usually have a nurse, counsellor, and chaplain. You will also be assigned a Director of Studies (DoS) and a pastoral Tutor.
Your DoS will advise you on your academic studies. Your Tutor will be able to offer guidance on personal and financial matters.
Find out more about what Colleges offer.
Peer support
Our students also work to support each other through a student-run welfare network.
- Every College has its own student welfare officer or team.
- New students are often assigned College parents (students in other year groups) to help you settle in.
- The Student Advice Service (Cambridge SU website) offers free, confidential and impartial advice.
We have lots of societies in the University that help to create a community for students. There are almost 100 cultural and faith societies registered with the Students' Union. Also, there are societies which represent disabled, LGBT+ and other groups of students.
Financial support
There is a range of financial support available at Cambridge.
- Government financial support, for UK students
- International financial support, for applicants from outside of the UK
- Cambridge financial support, including College funding and childcare support
- Outreach scholarships, for students from backgrounds that are underrepresented at the University