Compare focused summer programmes for university-age students and young adults across subjects, destinations, dates and fees.

Adult summer programmes can support deeper academic study, career exploration, international experience or preparation for postgraduate work. Compare options built for mature students, with the independence, teaching depth and peer group that this stage deserves.
Summer study for ages 19-24
For university-age students and young adults, a summer programme can deepen a subject, open a new career direction or add an international academic experience. The right option should feel focused, independent and relevant.
Compare teaching depth, student profile, accommodation, networking and the practical value of the experience. Our guide helps separate genuinely adult programmes from courses designed primarily for younger students.
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Compare current published courses by provider, campus, ages, dates and price.
| Course | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture (18-24 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 18-24 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 per session | 14 days |
| Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship for Ages 16-19 | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 16-19 | 6 Dec – 19 Dec 2026 | December: £6550 | July-August: £6950 | 2 weeks |
| English for Business (18+) | St Clare’s Oxford | Oxford | 18+ | 20 Jun – 4 Jul 2027 | £1,172-£2,088 across package options | 2 weeks |
| Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Computer Vision | Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford | Oxford University Colleges | 19+ | 19 Jul – 6 Aug 2027 | £4,384.00 | 3 Weeks |
| Art History (18-24 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 18-24 | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 per session | 14 days |
| Law, Politics and International Relations for Ages 16-19 | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 16-19 | 6 Dec – 19 Dec 2026 | December: £6550 | July-August: £6950 | 2 weeks |
| English for Career Preparation (18+) | St Clare’s Oxford | Oxford | 18+ | 22 Aug – 5 Sept 2027 | £1,074-£1,990 across package options | 2 weeks |
| Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Generative AI and Deep Unsupervised Learning | Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford | Oxford University Colleges | 19+ | 19 Jul – 6 Aug 2027 | £4,384.00 | 3 Weeks |
| Biotechnology and Genetics (18-24 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Cambridge University Colleges | 18-24 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £6,995 per session | 14 days |
| Medical and Biological Sciences for Ages 16-19 | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 16-19 | 6 Dec – 19 Dec 2026 | December: £6550 | July-August: £6950 | 2 weeks |
| English for Exams - IELTS & Cambridge (18+) | St Clare’s Oxford | Oxford | 18+ | 20 Jun – 11 Jul 2027 | 2 weeks £1,074-£1,990; 3 weeks £1,611-£2,985 | 2-3 weeks |
| Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Graph-Based Methodologies | Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford | Lady Margaret Hall | 19+ | 28 Jun – 16 Jul 2027 | £4,640 - £14,124 | 3 Weeks |
Compare published summer schools for adults by provider, campus, age range, dates and price. Fees are published summaries: check the currency, session length and accommodation inclusions on each programme page. Confirm exact age eligibility, availability and the teaching venue with the provider before booking.
| Programme | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | From Price | Courses Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for Teens & Young Adults Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Atlas Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse acade... | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges, St Hilda’s College | 13-24 | 27 Jun – 31 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 | 53 courses |
| Oxford Summer Programmes with Oxbridge Summer Scholars Spend two weeks studying, living and exploring in Oxford with Oxbridge Summer Scholars. Our residential summer... | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Somerville College, Oriel College | 14-19 | 6 Dec – 14 Aug 2027 | £6,550 – £6,950 | 8 courses |
| Summer English Language Programme for Adults in Oxford Summer English courses for adults, focusing on language improvement, cultural awareness, and a range of activi... | St Clare’s Oxford | St Clare’s Campus | 18+ | 20 Jun – 29 Aug 2027 | £463 – £2,985 | 6 courses |
| LMH Oxford Summer Programmes Experience Oxford University’s world-renowned tutorial teaching system, explore fascinating subjects with expe... | Lady Margaret Hall University of Oxford | Oxford University Colleges, Lady Margaret Hall | 19+ | 28 Jun – 27 Aug 2027 | £4,640 – £14,124 | 29 courses |
| Cambridge Summer Programmes with Oxbridge Summer Scholars Discover Cambridge from the inside with Oxbridge Summer Scholars. Our two-week residential summer programmes f... | Oxbridge Summer Scholars | Hughes Hall | 14-19 | 2 weeks | £6,950 | 8 courses |
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Architecture for ages 18–24 in Oxford, with small seminars, independent assignments and individual or paired tutorials.


Explore the forces shaping business and the global economy with an intensive Oxford and Cambridge summer programme for ages 16–19. Study business, economics, entrepreneurship and management while developing strategic thinking, analytical skills and the confidence to turn ideas into action.


Enhance your professional English with our accredited course in Oxford, designed for adults 18+. Develop essential business skills—meetings, negotiations, presentations, networking, and report writing—in small, international classes. Enjoy flexible study options, expert teaching, and a supportive environment. Experience real-world scenarios, build global connections, and boost your career confidence in one of the world’s leading academic cities, just an hour from London. The course combines academic focus with a vibrant international community.


From self-driving cars and augmented reality to intelligent medical imaging helping doctors identify diseases more quickly, computer vision is a rapidly-growing field within artificial intelligence and machine learning. In this course, students who are already familiar with the key theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence and machine learning will dive deeper into the exciting capabilities of this area of research and its applications.

Art History for ages 18–24 in Oxford, with small seminars, independent assignments and individual or paired tutorials.


Explore law, politics, philosophy and international relations through an intensive Oxford and Cambridge summer programme for ages 16–19. Debate questions of justice, power, governance and global affairs while developing critical reasoning and university-level academic skills.


A two-week adult English elective focused on the language and practical communication skills needed for applications, interviews, networking and international workplaces.


Deep Unsupervised Learning is an exciting emerging area of research in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, in which the goal is to develop systems that can learn from unlabelled data. Such systems closely mimic natural human intelligence by finding patterns in data without instructions on what to look for.