University of Cambridge MPhil in Real Estate Finance Thread 2026

Thanks for starting this thread - great idea to keep the tradition alive!
Here’s my profile:
Current university: BSc in International Business from Copenhagen Business School, GPA: High first, top 10% of cohort. Selected for a talent/exchange programme with semesters abroad in the US and Hong Kong (highest GPA in cohort).
College preferences: Not fully decided yet, but Pembroke is currently my first choice
When will my application be fully sent: Next week, before the 29th of October deadline
GMAT FE / GRE Score: Excluded
Extracurricular activities and career:

Wishing everyone the best of luck with their applications, and hopefully we’ll meet in Cambridge soon 🤞

Thanks, really keeping my fingers crossed and feeling the pressure right now before sending the application tomorrow, tho, haha. I'm certain your credentials also stand a strong chance!
I read in a thread from last year that they review applications on an ongoing basis (based on the EAMC meetings; https://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/exams/eamc/meeting-dates). Their next meeting is on the 14th of November, and a Midday submission is required by the 29th of October.
What's the status on your application so far?

Thanks for starting this forum! I applied with references submitted circa 2 weeks ago, switched to decision pending this morning.

Wow congratulations omg. I applied with references submitted 4 weeks ago, still no news.. I am starting to lose faith and hope.
Can you speak more about your profile if you have the time for ^^ ?

Thanks! No worries - went to a top university in my country (1st), interned at Goldman Sachs and a global PE firm. Real estate coverage at both.
Fingers crossed for you too! Looking at last year’s posts, timing definitely differed across apps.

Thanks! No worries - went to a top university in my country (1st), interned at Goldman Sachs and a global PE firm. Real estate coverage at both.
Fingers crossed for you too! Looking at last year’s posts, timing definitely differed across apps.

Heyy massive congrats!! I submitted my application on the 1st of Nov, got all the references submitted on the 9th and switched to decision review on the 10th! Did you get the offer after DP then, skynsou

Heyyy
I created that thread for everyone who wants to introduce themselves with their profile, seeking for some infos and insights about the MPhil in REF concerning the application proccess and how it comes for the others! Let me introduce myself first:
Prospective course: MPhil in Finance & MPhil in REF
Achieved (or expected) grade: 4.0/4.0 GPA
Current university: Sungkyunkwan University
Current course: Global Business Administration
College preferences: Pembroke as first choice and Girton as second
When did your application was fully sent?: 27th September
GMAT FE / GRE Score: 595 on GMAT FE (it is very bad I know..)
Extracurricular Activities and Career: I was the Founder and President of the Student Union and of the first International Finance Club, Vice President of the International Society, had an internship in an asset managers as a product specialist for RE equity funds between 1 to 6bn€ AUM.
I am currently under review by department and I don't really know when I will receive any kind of response by the Land Economy Department, does someone has any ideas / past infos?
I've also just spent a month at Girton College, Cambridge as part of an Economics Summer Programme, explaining why I decided to put it as a second choice for my colleges.

Hey did any of yous fill this out for the mphil REF
Proposed supervisor
Proposed research title(s)
Research Summary
Becuase it was optional for me and i thought you didnt have to and now im stressing haha !

Hey!
I did because I had previously a research idea before doing my actual one in market finance, which was about Real Estate.
I heard that actually a lot of students get in without submitting this from previous thread so you're fine dw!

Heyy! Thank you!
Yep, I already got assigned to Pembroke College, still waiting for some offers to come but I think I am quite close to accept it. Congrats for the DP!!!
Which colleges did you apply to and can you maybe speak more about your profile, like uni or previous internships?

“Heyyy, massive congrats—that’s amazing news! Was it an unconditional offer or a conditional one? I didn’t realise they couldactually assign you to a college before giving the offer, that’s great!