Study Abroad Programs in Oxford, England

Intensive academics in the heart of Oxford! English lit, medieval studies, and environmental studies take on exciting new dimensions with the University of Oxford’s famed tutorial system and access to the world-famous Bodleian Library. A required, four-day Wales Field Excursion is included in the program. Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.

Don’t just learn about health care in a classroom—immerse yourself through theory and practice. Study compelling public health issues in the United Kingdom and Kingston, Jamaica, that are affecting local communities, regions, and the global population. The curriculum for this program was created to meet the academic needs and interests of students in pre-professional medical studies and public health majors and minors, as well as students studying Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Through our program, you discover the different perspectives, challenges, and needs of diverse populations in London and Kingston with a once-in-a-lifetime service learning opportunity. During the final 10 days of the term, you participate in an extended course-related trip to Kingston, Jamaica, hosted by the University of the West Indies School of Nursing, Mona. Learn about the health care issues in a developing economy through lectures, discussions, and observation at community health clinics and local NGOs.

Expand your horizons and boost your personal and academic growth with an LMH Summer Program. Our carefully developed range of courses all offer the chance to immerse yourself in your chosen subject, dive deep into complex topics, and explore the latest research in the field. These courses are taught using the Oxford tutorial system—a personalized, small-group teaching method that sharpens your critical thinking, enhances your communication skills, and provides a strong foundation for future academic and career success. Beyond the classroom, our social and cultural activities and events program provides an authentic taste of the unique student experience at Oxford and a perfect opportunity to make new friends from all across the globe. Everything is on your doorstep, with the accommodation, dining, and teaching all on our beautiful, self-contained College campus.

The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT®) is a premium, award-winning summer experience for students aged 13–18. Held in the world-famous university towns of St Andrews and Oxford, it combines academic excellence, personal growth, and global friendship in a safe, inspiring setting. Students create their perfect summer by selecting one academic subject — such as Global Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & Economics, Academic English, IELTS, Medicine, or AI & Computer Science — and one elective, including Golf, Tennis, Sports Leadership, Theatre, or Photography & Digital Media. This dual-study model blends intellectual challenge with creativity and fun. With students from over 100 nationalities, ISSFT offers full English immersion, developing confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships. Beyond academics, teens enjoy cultural excursions, evening events, and supervised adventures across the UK’s most historic and scenic locations. At ISSFT, every student is supported, inspired, and encouraged to realise their potential — it’s more than a summer school, it’s a transformative journey of discovery, friendship, and adventure.

Our Academic Insights program provides ambitious high school students from around the world with unrivaled experience studying undergraduate-level subjects at Oxford and Cambridge University colleges. All classes are taught by expert academics from world-leading universities, such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Each subject follows a specifically designed summer school syllabus. This combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring all students receive a well-rounded and challenging program that develops them for future success. With the support of expert academic tutors, all participants in the Academic Insights program complete a project. Whether an essay, presentation, or practical project, they receive ongoing support before presenting their ideas to their peers at the end of the program.

The Middlebury College – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program offers an academically rigorous curriculum of reading seminars, field research, and Oxford’s traditional one-on-one tutorials. Its affiliation with Keble College and central location in the historic city provide multiple opportunities for students to engage in Oxford’s academic and cultural life. As Associate Members of Keble College, Middlebury-CMRS students can participate fully in college life. At Keble, a short walk from their lodgings at St. Michael’s Hall, students can take meals at the dining hall, relax in the common room, and study in the Victorian library and reading rooms. Many students also join Keble sports teams and clubs. They have access to all branches of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, university-wide sporting facilities, and student associations, such as the famed Oxford Union. Former Middlebury-CMRS students emphasize the benefits of this kind of participation, which helped them make local friends and immerse themselves in Oxford life. Middlebury-CMRS welcomes applicants from all academic disciplines.

Lite Regal Education’s Summer Engineering Preparation program offers students aged 15-18 a unique opportunity to explore the engineering world at prestigious universities in the UK, including London, Cambridge, and Oxford. This hands-on course combines interactive workshops and expert-led lessons, helping students understand engineering fundamentals and problem-solving techniques. The curriculum covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, offering a glimpse into the practical application of engineering concepts in real-world settings. Students also participate in cultural excursions and social activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With small class sizes and personalized guidance, the program aims to develop critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills—preparing students for a successful future in engineering.

Study acting in this intensive, month-long program in Oxford, in association with the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. Now celebrating its 40th year, BADA’s Midsummer in Oxford program is one of the world’s best-known intensive, international acting courses. Based in the historic Magdalen College at the University of Oxford, it is designed for committed actors 18+ and focuses on classical theatre craft with an emphasis on Shakespeare. Participants work and live at Magdalen alongside the BADA Faculty, consisting of leading British theatre practitioners and teaching artists from top American graduate programs. We welcome applicants at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as working actors not enrolled in educational programs. Actors aged 18 must have completed one year of college or have graduated from high school a year before the program starts to be eligible to apply for the coming summer. Magdalen College is situated amid 100 acres of woodland, riverside walks, gardens, and the tranquil Deer Park. Its theatrical alumni include Oscar Wilde, Peter Brook, Katie Mitchell, and Andrew Lloyd-Webber.

Study abroad at the University of Oxford, the world's oldest English-speaking university. As an Arcadia Abroad student, you'll have full visiting student status, access to the Bodleian Library, and can study sciences, social sciences, or arts at one of seven colleges: St. Anne’s, St. Catherine’s, St. Edmund Hall, Lady Margaret Hall, Mansfield, Worcester, or Hertford. The renowned tutorial system offers one-on-one or small group sessions with a subject tutor, providing rigorous, graduate-level preparation. Live in the quintessential college town of Oxford, where ancient architecture meets a vibrant social scene, with easy access to the Cotswolds and London. Special Fall Term Opportunities with Arcadia Abroad: Hertford College offers a September Pre-sessional Seminar. At Lady Margaret Hall, begin a major tutorial early (Extended Michaelmas Term). St Anne's College provides a Humanities course or Pre-Med tutorials. Oxford is a member of the Russell Group, representing the UK's leading research-intensive universities.

This 12-week Gap Year Semester Course is our most expansive and influential program. During the first six weeks, students travel to the UK and France, where they can explore art, architecture, food, culture, and much more. After this, they will travel to Tuscany and stay in Montepulciano, a beautiful hilltop town, for a two-week intensive Italian course. In the second six weeks, they will join other students to study on the Autumn Gap Year Course. They will travel across Italy, visiting Venice, Castelfranco, Bologna, Florence, Siena, and Rome, as well as taking day trips to San Gimignano, Verona, Naples, and Pompei. This program aims to give students the greatest experience of Italy and a better understanding of the "art world." It is an ambitious program that spread from the ancient world in Rome and Naples to the Renaissance in Florence and contemporary art in Venice. Students will learn about the works of Leonardo, appreciate Titian, and understand why Michelangelo is so significant. Students will also be introduced to dozens of other artists, read great poets from ancient and modern times, learn about rhetoric (Cicero), history, and literature, & appreciate architecture.