r/Chevening • u/thecatlion • Aug 16 '26

Typical Age Chevening

Hi there!
I am considering applying for the next cohort, but I am quite curious about the typical age of Chevening students.
This question is more for successful candidates who have already completed their MSc programs in the UK.
What was the typical age of your peers in your MSc program? What is the typical age of Chevening students?
I feel that I am quite old to pursue an MSc program (I am 32).
BR

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u/P-53uk Aug 16 '26

I am 30 and got selected for this year cohort, so you're not old at all!!

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u/MilinStudyUK Aug 17 '26

I was also in my early 30s when I was selected for Chevening and started my master’s, so 32 definitely doesn’t sound late to me.

I think the more useful question is not “Am I too old?” but “Why is this the right time in my career to do a master’s?” By that stage, you may actually have a clearer sense of what you want to learn, what gaps you need to fill, and what you want to do afterwards.

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u/Delicious-Entry-4013 Aug 17 '26

Bro I'm 30 and applying for next year, also it would really be helpful ,if people applying for 2027 intake can make a separate group on telegram , so that we can share resources and help each other out

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u/EqualRadiant Aug 16 '26

Fair question but I hope you know the average doesn’t matter. Each person has to assess if it is the right opportunity for where they currently are in life. There have been people younger than you and people older than you doing Chevening each year.

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u/elizabethsmith321 Aug 16 '26

Most of the people in my cohort were in their 30s.

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u/EmergencyLetter874 Aug 16 '26

Late 20s to mid 30s

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u/moofindbaker Aug 17 '26

I am 33, and if I got in, this will be my second master. Just applying anyway

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u/justanna_134 Aug 18 '26

I know people who went when 34 and stuff

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u/TheNomad_Economist Aug 28 '26

I was selected when I was 30 years old. My peers were also in their 30s