Oxford Short Course
Summer Programs
Study at prestigious Oxford colleges during June, July and August. Experience authentic Oxford University education while living on campus, learning from Oxford academics, and exploring the historic city of Oxford.
Why Choose Oxford Summer Courses
Authentic Oxford College Experience
Live and study in Oxford's centuries-old college buildings with accommodations in historic student rooms
Oxford Tutorial Teaching Method
Experience Oxford's famous small-group tutorials with personalized instruction from Oxford academics
Full Oxford University Resources
Access Oxford's world-famous Bodleian Libraries, laboratories, and academic facilities during your summer program
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Oxford Colleges
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Summer Months
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Explore Our Residential Programs
Immerse yourself in Oxford's collegiate environment with our diverse range of residential academic programs. Live and learn in our historic colleges.
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The Oxford Short Course Summer Experience
Discover the unique benefits of our summer residential programs at prestigious Oxford colleges. Study on-site during June, July, and August where centuries of academic tradition create an immersive educational environment.
Summer Accommodation at Oxford Colleges
Stay in authentic Oxford college rooms during June, July, and August. Experience the same historic buildings where Oxford students have lived for centuries, with comfortable single rooms, shared facilities, and full board meals in magnificent Oxford dining halls.
Oxford's Famous Tutorial Teaching Method
Experience Oxford's renowned small-group tutorial system that has produced world leaders for centuries. Enjoy personalized instruction from Oxford academics with intimate 2-6 person seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and detailed feedback on your work in subjects like AI, Business, and Creative Writing.
Access to Oxford University Libraries & Facilities
Gain access to Oxford's world-famous Bodleian Libraries, subject-specific college libraries, state-of-the-art laboratories, and specialized research facilities. Study in the same spaces used by Nobel Prize winners, prime ministers, and renowned academics during your summer residence.
Oxford Cultural & Social Program
Immerse yourself in authentic Oxford traditions including formal hall dinners in historic college dining halls, punting on the River Cherwell, guided tours of Oxford colleges, and cultural excursions to nearby sites like Blenheim Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon during your summer stay.
Global Oxford Academic Network
Connect with fellow participants from over 80 countries during your Oxford summer experience. Build lasting academic and professional relationships with international students, Oxford faculty, and visiting scholars in your field through daily interactions, group projects, and social events.
Oxford Short Course Summer Certification
Earn an official Oxford Short Course certificate upon completion of your summer program. This prestigious credential confirms your residential academic achievement at Oxford Short Courses and can enhance your resume, LinkedIn profile, and academic applications with recognized Oxford credentials.
Summer Life at Oxford Colleges
Immerse yourself in the authentic Oxford experience during June, July, and August with Oxford Short Course. Live, dine, and study in prestigious Oxford college settings that have shaped world leaders, innovative thinkers, and cultural icons for centuries.
Summer Residence in Historic Oxford Colleges
Summer Residence in Historic Oxford Colleges
Live like an Oxford student during the summer months (June-August) in authentic college accommodations. Stay in the same historic buildings that have housed world leaders, Nobel Prize winners, and renowned scholars for centuries. Each room offers a perfect blend of Oxford tradition with modern amenities, providing a comfortable and inspiring living environment during your summer program.
Oxford Formal Hall Dining Experience
Oxford Formal Hall Dining Experience
Participate in one of Oxford's most cherished traditions - formal hall dinners in magnificent college dining halls. Dressed in academic gowns, you'll enjoy three-course meals in the same grand halls featured in films like Harry Potter, while engaging in stimulating academic conversations with Oxford faculty and fellow international students. These memorable dining experiences are a highlight of the Oxford Short Course summer program.
Oxford's Famous Tutorial Teaching Method
Oxford's Famous Tutorial Teaching Method
Experience Oxford's world-renowned tutorial system that has educated prime ministers, business leaders, and innovative thinkers for centuries. During your summer program, you'll engage in small-group discussions and one-on-one sessions with Oxford academics who provide personalized guidance in your chosen field, whether AI, Business, Creative Writing, or other specialized subjects. This distinctive approach fosters critical thinking and in-depth mastery of your subject.
Summer in Oxford's Historic Gardens & Grounds
Summer in Oxford's Historic Gardens & Grounds
Enjoy the perfect Oxford summer in the tranquil college gardens and grounds that have inspired generations of scholars. Take advantage of the beautiful summer weather to relax, study, or socialize in perfectly manicured landscapes featuring centuries-old trees, vibrant flowerbeds, and peaceful water features. Many Oxford Short Course students find these historic gardens provide the perfect setting for reflection, academic reading, or building connections with international colleagues.
Student Testimonials
Hear from our alumni about their experiences with our Oxford courses.
Studying at Oxford through this program was truly transformative. The academic rigor combined with the historic environment created an unparalleled learning experience that continues to benefit my career.
Sarah James-Arquert
Research Scientist
Course: Archaeology & Cultural Heritage
