Programme · Oxbridge Summer Scholars
Imagine spending your summer studying a subject you genuinely want to understand, discussing ideas with students from around the world, and then stepping outside to explore Cambridge. That is the experience at the heart of Oxbridge Summer Scholars. Our two-week Cambridge summer programmes give students aged 14–19 the opportunity to combine academic exploration with residential life in one of the UK’s most distinctive university cities.
Students choose an academic Stream and study a range of related subjects through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and independent project work. Academic learning is designed to go beyond the school syllabus. Students are encouraged to approach familiar subjects from new perspectives, engage with university-level ideas, develop well-reasoned arguments and become more confident independent learners.
Senior students experience a particularly intensive academic programme, while Junior students follow an age-appropriate programme designed to introduce them to university-style learning and future academic pathways. Students learn from 50+ expert tutors and subject specialists from Oxford, Cambridge and other leading UK universities.
Small-group teaching creates opportunities for active discussion, questions and individual academic guidance, allowing students to engage directly with both their tutors and their peers. The experience continues beyond academic sessions.
Students become part of an international residential community, explore Cambridge through cultural and social activities, and experience aspects of university life that cannot be recreated in a conventional classroom. For students searching for a summer school in Cambridge that brings together academic challenge, university preparation, international connections and the experience of living in a historic university environment, OSS offers a two-week experience built around curiosity, exploration and discovery.
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OSS Session 1 - July 4-17, 2027 One of: | 4 Jul 2027 - 17 Jul 2027Enrolling Now | 2 weeks | £6,950 | |
OSS Session 2 - July 18-31, 2027 One of: | 18 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2027Enrolling Now | 2 weeks | £6,950 | |
OSS Session 3 - August 1-14, 2027 One of: | 1 Aug 2027 - 14 Aug 2027Enrolling Now | 2 weeks | £6,950 |
Experience university life in Oxford and Cambridge with Oxbridge Summer Scholars. Our two-week residential summer programmes for students aged 14–19 combine rigorous academic study, university-style teaching, expert tutors, and an international community — creating an immersive experience designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare students for their future.
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Oxbridge Summer Scholars stands out for its academic intensity, intellectual breadth and immersive learning environment. The two-week programme for students aged 14–19 is divided into specialised streams, allowing each student to explore their academic interests in depth while experiencing life in one of the world’s most prestigious university settings.
Each day combines a diverse range of subjects and teaching styles, led by expert tutors and academics from top UK universities. Through Oxbridge-style small-group tutorials, seminars and interactive sessions lasting up to eight hours a day, students expand their knowledge, sharpen their analytical and independent learning skills, and build a strong foundation for future university success.
Oxbridge Summer Scholars does not provide visa assistance. All students are responsible for obtaining the necessary passport and visa for their chosen destination. However, once you have paid the fee in full we can provide a letter confirming your participation at OSS and your residence address during the programme.
We strongly recommend that you start the visa application process at least three months before your program start date. Please consult the official government website of your destination country for specific visa requirements and procedures.
Failure to comply with visa regulations and maintain required attendance can result in reporting to relevant authorities.
