Inspirational Programs & Courses
Browse a curated selection of high-quality academic and enrichment programs hosted at Cambridge University Colleges. Each program is chosen for its academic strength, student support, and immersive campus experience.
Cambridge University Colleges
Welcome to our guide to the best summer courses taking place on campus at Cambridge University Colleges.
Campus Summary
Living and studying in one of Cambridge’s historic University colleges, dating from the 13th Century when the oldest college – Peterhouse – was founded, is the best way to enjoy a Cambridge summer study experience. With their unique quadrangles, sweeping gardens and lofty towers, the colleges of the University (there are 31 in total) offer an unparalleled place to spend a summer of academic and cultural enrichment. All summer school providers featured on our site offer accommodation in authentic college premises, but it is best to check on the specific provider website closer to the summer to find out which college premises your course will take place on.
Campus Highlights
- Experience life as a Cambridge undergraduate
- Live in authentic student college accommodation
- Study in teaching rooms and lecture theatres of Cambridge University
- Enjoy meals in college dining halls
Cambridge • London • New York • Oxford • Yale
From £6,995
Ages 12-18
Summer 2026
Experience Oxford Royale's summer programmes on campus at world leading universities, offering students a chance to dive into prestigious academic and cultural enrichment.
Cambridge • Oxford
From £6,495 - £8,595
Ages 13-24
Summer 2026
Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Oxford Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
Cambridge • Oxford
From £5,995 - £7,495
Ages 13-18
July and August 2026
University-style summer programmes in Cambridge and Oxford for ages 13–18, combining academic rigour, world-class teaching, and an authentic taste of student life.
Cambridge
From £5,845 - £17,445
Ages 13-18
Summer 2026
Transformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportunities in Cambridge.
Cambridge
From £7,900
Ages 13-18
Summer 2026
ISSOS at Cambridge is based in the extensive and beautiful grounds of The University of Cambridge, one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
Cambridge
From 7,395 - 12,595 USD
Ages 15-18
Summer 2026
The Cambridge Tradition, offered by Oxbridge Academic Programs for students in grades 10-12, provides diverse academic courses and cultural immersion at Cambridge University.
Find a Course
Browse top summer courses hosted at Cambridge University Colleges.
Globalisation, Populism, and the Politics of Identity
While the world has been moving increasingly towards greater inter-connectivity through trade, infrastructure, communications, and migration, criticism of ‘globalisation’ has…
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
How are we able to focus on one thing rather than something else? Why do we remember some things and…
Climate Law and Policy
Perhaps the greatest challenge facing humankind is anthropogenic climate change, the rapid warming of the earth’s temperature driven by the…
Social Minds: The Psychology of Connection and Division
What brings people together — and what pushes them apart? This course explores how group identities are formed, how individuals…
The Secret Lives of Books: Parchment, Printing-Presses, and Paperbacks
How have various technologies, from the printing press to the coding, impacted how people have read, used, and understood books?…
Oxford and the Rise of Fantasy Literature
What inspired the emergence and flowering of the fantasy genre in the 20th and 21st century? Oxford - historic, beautiful,…
Economic History: The Great Divergence, Convergence, and Beyond
What are the causes of the vast differences in wealth between nations? Why have certain societies prospered whilst others still…
PPE: Leadership in Business and Society
Whether it is a politician guiding a nation through crisis, a visionary tech entrepreneur disrupting the global business landscape, or…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Generative AI and Deep Unsupervised Learning
Deep Unsupervised Learning is an exciting emerging area of research in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, in…
Radical Modernism: British Art and Literature from the Pre-Raphaelites to the Bloomsbury Group
In this very special course, students benefit from access to and engagement with the extraordinary collection in the Ashmolean and…
The Higgs Boson and the Future of Particle Physics
Join this course to explore the universe at the smallest distances and highest energies where quantum mechanics and special relativity…
Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies: Shakespeare’s Plays and the Book that Saved Them
Taking its cue from the First Folio (1623), the book that preserved many of Shakespeare’s plays for posterity, the course…
International Law
Knowledge of the subject of International Law is vital, not just to those who hope to become lawyers, but to…
Computational Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
How does the brain process information, make decisions, and learn? Computational Psychologists seek to answer these questions by using algorithms…
Jane Austen: Literature and Legacy
A moderately successful author in her own lifetime, Jane Austen has since become a global phenomenon: her writings are now…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Natural Language Processing
Through predictive text, translation tools, and smart devices natural language processing (NLP) is increasingly a part of our day-to-day lives,…
Museum Studies: Collection, Curation, and Colonialism
Museums: What are they good for? The Ashmolean, since it opened its doors in 1683 as the world's first ever…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Theory and Practice
In our age of burgeoning smart technology and automation we are already seeing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and…
Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Computer Vision
From self-driving cars and augmented reality to intelligent medical imaging helping doctors identify diseases more quickly, computer vision is a…
Law and the Pursuit of Freedom
Does the law protect or undermine our freedom? Which legal doctrines govern our speech, assembly, property, and personal autonomy? This…
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