Applying to Cambridge - Undergraduate Study at Cambridge 2027 Held Successfully
Admission Event · 2026/11/5 · 37 次浏览
On the afternoon of 16 April, the ‘Applying to Cambridge - Undergraduate Study at Cambridge 2027’ was successfully held at the Cambridge University – Nanjing Centre of Technology and Innovation. The e
On the afternoon of 16 April, the ‘Applying to Cambridge - Undergraduate Study at Cambridge 2027’ was successfully held at the Cambridge University – Nanjing Centre of Technology and Innovation. The event provided a direct platform for outstanding Chinese students to engage with official Cambridge representatives, offering authoritative information on undergraduate admissions policies and a precise analysis of key application requirements. The event attracted over 80 students from leading high schools and international schools in the Yangtze River Delta region, while more than 800 viewers from Beijing, Qingdao and other cities joined online, gaining first-hand insights into Cambridge undergraduate admissions.
Professor Daping Chu, Tenured Chair Professor at the University of Cambridge and Academic Director and CEO of CUNJC, delivered an opening address. Drawing on Cambridge’s long academic tradition and core educational philosophy, he introduced the University’s distinctive strengths in academic innovation, talent development and interdisciplinary research. He particularly highlighted Cambridge’s supervision system, its emphasis on independent and critical thinking, its commitment to deep scholarship, and the collegiate culture of intellectual freedom, mutual support and close-knit community. Professor Chu also spoke about Cambridge’s international vision and global partnership strategy, outlined the role of CUNJC in fostering research innovation, academic exchange and talent development, and encouraged young students to sustain their academic passion and strive for excellence.
In the official admissions information session, Mr Ed Willey, Operations Manager for International Programmes, Downing College, the University of Cambridge, delivered a systematic overview of the undergraduate admissions process. He provided a comprehensive explanation of Cambridge’s undergraduate education, the collegiate system, assessment criteria, application procedures, entrance requirements, and the core expectations for interviews. He also outlined key application milestones and preparation strategies, offering practical guidance tailored to Chinese applicants.
Professor Oleg Kitov, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Associate Professor in Economics, Faculty of Economics, the University of Cambridge, presented a dedicated session on undergraduate admissions for Economics. He systematically explained the curriculum, distinctive features, admissions requirements, assessment focus and college choice strategies for the 2027 entry, providing authoritative guidance for prospective students. He also introduced the Summer School Programme, covering its programme structure, academic content, application criteria and developmental value, offering an official pathway for students to experience Cambridge’s academic environment and enhance their competitiveness.
To help students address their application queries and deepen their engagement, the event featured alumni story sharing and four focus groups. Six Cambridge alumni from different subjects and colleges shared their application experiences, academic insights and personal growth stories, and engaged in one-on one conversations with participants.
In the Engineering group, Weichen Zhang, who studied Engineering at Churchill College (entrance year 2011), shared Cambridge’s interdisciplinary and broad based engineering education model. Yitian Zhao, who studied Chemical Engineering at Magdalene College (entrance year 2014), explained the University’s admissions philosophy that values the thinking process over a single correct answer.
In the Natural Sciences group, Lisa Shen, who studied Natural Sciences (Chemistry) at St John’s College (entrance year 2014), and Sally Yuan, a third-year student studying Biological Natural Sciences at Queens’ College (entrance year 2023), discussed Cambridge’s selection priorities and cutting edge research environment from the perspectives of research practice and current student experience.
In the Economics group, Dean Chen, who studied Economics at Hughes Hall (entrance year 2018), highlighted Cambridge’s high supervisor to student ratio and the emphasis on in depth academic guidance, encouraging students to pursue sustained intellectual growth.
In the Humanities and Social Sciences group, Rex Wang, who studied Human, Social, and Political Sciences at Gonville & Caius College (entrance year 2012), drew on his own interview experience to illustrate Cambridge’s selection ethos of valuing independent thinking and intellectual courage.
As a hub platform supporting the University of Cambridge’s engagement in China, the Cambridge University – Nanjing Centre of Technology and Innovation has now hosted the ‘Applying to Cambridge’ admissions event series for five consecutive years, consistently providing an official communication channel between outstanding Chinese students and the University of Cambridge. Looking ahead, the Centre will continue to leverage Cambridge’s world leading education and research resources to organise a broader range of talent exchange, academic sharing and admissions events, helping more Chinese students realise their Cambridge aspirations and contributing to sustained UK China educational collaboration and innovative talent development.