Residential programmes

Participants will learn to explore the world around them with an architect’s eye: analysing their environment and identifying how each building, structure, and feature influenced by Britain’s long history with urban design. Both traditional and contemporary styles will be covered, with particular attention paid to Palladian, Gothic Revival, and Modern architectural trends.

Whether creative or technically minded, our architecture summer school is the ideal introduction to the world of architecture. The programme is a perfect fit if you are fascinated by design, buildings, and societies, or considering pursuing a career in architecture.

The "city of dreaming spires" is the perfect host venue for an architecture programme. Be inspired by Oxford's beautiful buildings as you discover architecture.

The Immerse Biology summer programme delves into cell theory on a much deeper and advanced level than you will have learnt before. You will discover what makes something alive, how life likely originated, and explore interesting questions and challenges, such as the RNA world hypothesis.

The Business Management Summer School for 13-15 year olds introduces students to the key principles and structures of a business. You will draw upon your existing creativity to explore project management, organisational behaviour and different management styles for a variety of contexts. You will also be introduced to Management theory and how academics conduct research to contribute to this field.

For 16-18 year olds interested in studying business-related subjects, our summer programme in Cambridge offers an exciting opportunity to get to grips with advanced content in advance of university study. Surrounded by centuries of academic prestige, you will study theory and case studies central to success as a manager and discuss content typically encountered during an undergraduate degree.

Explore a variety of university-level Business Management themes in the surroundings of a beautiful Oxford University college. A perfect course for students interested in discovering the world of business.

The world of business is evolving constantly, as trends and consumer demand changes, as well as public perception of business. Explore the future of modern business organisations and their upcoming place in society.

Cambridge is renowned for its many scientific research discoveries. In fact, the University of Cambridge has produced over 20 chemistry-related Nobel Prize winners! In addition, Cambridge is also the site of the famous Cavendish Laboratory, which continues to impact the world with its scientific breakthroughs - from splitting atoms to unravelling DNA.

Participants explore programming languages such as Python, and explore interesting topics such as Robotics, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. You will also learn the coding, and computer programming languages that are central to careers such as analysts, developers or consultants – and nurture the skills to solve problems with programming and the principles of software development.

Learn the skills that will make you an excellent Computer Scientist. From learning to program, to discuss the applications of topics such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain, you will emerge as a better problem solver and with an improved understanding of how technology can be applied.

Writing an exceptional story isn’t just about great ideas, it’s about learning how to create compelling characters, write a gripping plot, and take your reader on a journey through an imaginative and vivid world. We’ll help you accomplish this by exploring topics such as the principles of creative writing, the essentials of plot development, and an introduction to writing styles.

Designed for students who want to explore all aspects of the creative process, from writing and editing to critiquing, and much more. There is a strong emphasis on putting theory into practice, so you will not be equipped with the knowledge of how to write better prose - but will be given the opportunity to showcase your improved skills through the writing of a novella.

If you have an interest in Economics but have not had a chance to study this at school yet, this summer school will provide an excellent introduction into the key theories of supply and demand, and how these underpin more advanced Economic models and influence current affairs.

Designed for budding economists aged 16 to 18 years old, this programme provides a comprehensive look at the challenging worlds of micro and macroeconomics explored in a typical undergraduate Economics degree.

Discover the advances made during historic industrial revolutions as you work with your peers to solve a series of practical challenges that call on your logic and verbal reasoning as well as your engineering understanding of the world around us.

For 16-18 year olds interested in studying Engineering, our summer programme offers the perfect opportunity to explore your subject in depth ahead of committing to more advanced study.

Our Engineeringsummer programme in Oxford provides participants with a fascinating insight into the broad range of topics encompassed by engineering. Led by expert tutors, you will explore topics such as mechanical engineering and put your theory into practice with a theory of hands-on challenges.

Surrounded by centuries of academic prestige and inspiring Cambridge graduates, you will explore a range of works across different genres learning how to take a critical approach and express this in a sophisticated argument.

Our first ever all-female course welcomes bright and motivated participants from around the world. Students will develop key leadership skills such as motivation, project management and critical thinking.

A multi-disciplinary course that highlights the variety of academic and career opportunities available to ambitious young people.

Learn to provide an in-depth analysis of a variety of source material as you explore historical themes such as religion, science and discovery, and the development of courts. At the same time, you’ll be exposed to new historical contexts and ideas to further your passion for the subject you love.

Our summer programme in Cambridge provides you with an exciting first look into the interdisciplinary nature of International Relations, and introduces you to key concepts and skills that can be transferred to a vast array of future opportunities.

An in-depth programme that allows you to explore key International Relations theory and examine modern case studies that look into current areas of international conflict.

Learn how to ask the important questions about international organisations and foreign policy, whilst studying in the beautiful surroundings of an Oxford University college.

Our Law summer programme in Cambridge provides you with an exciting first look into the discipline of law and introduction to key concepts and skills that can be transferred to a vast array of future opportunities.

Explore the variety of sub-disciplines available to a law student in the UK and take part in a mock law trial to experience theory in practice - all whilst developing the key analytical skills required for any legal professional.

The Law department at Oxford University is rated as the best in the world. What better place for an aspiring young lawyer to explore this vocational subject? For a motivated high school student, Oxford’s academic heritage and law school prestige make for a truly inspiring environment in which to explore the world of possibilities available in law.

Gain advanced pre-university insights into Mathematics at Cambridge University colleges

Understand the role of the modern media in today’s society, and the role it will play in the future. Participants discover an array of subject area that includes journalism, ethics, and advertising – as well as practical filming experience.

Our Medicine summer programme in Cambridge provides you with an exciting first look at what the study and practice of Medicine actually entails. You’ll explore the principles that underpin our knowledge of medical science and gain your first insight into practical medicine.

An in-depth insight into both the theory and practice of Medicine. The topics explored reflect the scope of the field of Medicine and the areas available for future specialism as well as providing insight into life as a Medical student

The Philosophy summer course is an inspirational interactive and project-based course, where you follow in the footsteps as famous academics as you live and learn in central Cambridge University colleges. You will dive into the world of Philosophy through the expert teaching of famous philosophers and their thinking.

The Philosophy summer course is an inspirational interactive and project-based course, where you follow in the footsteps as famous academics as you live and learn in central Cambridge University colleges. You will dive into the world of Philosophy through the expert teaching of famous philosophers and their thinking.

Our Physics programme provides you with a taste of the topics covered in an undergraduate degree while encompassing some of the fundamental questions faced in modern Physics.

Philosophy is a broad subject that permeates many fields across the humanities and social sciences. Students interested in pursuing philosophy will gain an insight into what philosophy at university level entails: from the introduction of new material, writing excellent essays, to forming and defending an argument.

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) syllabus focusses on learning about the cutting edge of technology, as well as futuristic concepts that could well become a reality in the near future. STEM students are best placed to embark on careers relating to the development of new technologies.

With climate change and environmental activism receiving more and more attention, the future of the planet is well and truly in our hands. You will be engaged and provoked to think creatively about how to alter the course of humanity.