About Summer Institute

The Summer Institute at Oriel College, Oxford, offers outstanding summer programmes for college and university students in the beautiful city of Oxford (UK). Delegates from all over the world have been participating in our study abroad programmes and we are committed to offering you a unique study experience. We offer a wide range of subjects every year involving great academics from Oriel College and other colleges of the University of Oxford (UK). Additionally, we offer great excursions, thrilling evening talks, lots of fun with our leisure and evening activities with delegates from all continents attending these great summer courses.

Choose your topics from the fields of International & English Law, Economics, Philosophy & Politics, English Literature & History, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and meet new friends from all over the world. Like-minded delegates participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Each two-week session offers a stand-alone programme and you can attend the programme for a maximum of 8 weeks (4 sessions).

Included in each two-week session is a one-day excursion to a famous UK city, such as London, Bath, or the Cotswolds. (This schedule is subject to change)

The Summer Institute at Oriel College, Oxford, brings hundreds of delegates to Oxford each year to meet world-class lecturers, professors, and make new friends.

Meet Our Team

Academics Team Members

Our university courses are delivered by lecturers, tutors, researchers and fellows of Oriel College and other colleges of the University of Oxford.

Programme Director

Programme Director of The Summer Institute at Oriel College, is in charge of the academic programme supervision as well as health & safety of our delegates.

Our Programme Director as well programme managers have extensive experience in running academic programmes and are specially trained in dealing with international students. Our staff receive special Health & Safety training to look after our student’s welfare during their stay in the UK.

Delegate Advisors

Delegate Advisors (DA) assist the Programme Director in running he Summer Institute programme. They are the first point of contact for delegates in guiding and resolving all issues that may arise. Most DAs are current students at Oriel College and other colleges at Oxford and are available for the duration of the summer programme.

Our Delegates

Our programme attracts participants from all over the world. We have welcomed undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. Most of our students stay with us for 4 weeks in the summer.

The Summer Institute at Oriel College, Oxford

The Summer Institute at Oriel College is a study abroad programme offered jointly by Oriel College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford, and WorldStrides | CBL International, a worldwide educational provider. The programme is not part of or otherwise affiliated with the University of Oxford itself.

Application Process

Applying for a Summer Institute is simple.

You can either click here or download and complete the PDF application form.

If you have additional questions, contact our Academic Advisors at apply@oxfordsummerabroad.com or call them on +44 20 8145 7900. They will gladly guide you through your various options and assist with your booking.