Summer

Welcome to your Oxford summer!

By joining us for an Oxford summer programme, you are taking part in a long-standing tradition: since 1888, people have been expanding their horizons with summer learning in Oxford. 

We've pulled together some pages to help you get settled in. Meet some of our most famous summer students; learn about Rewley House and the history of Oxford's summer programmes; get to know the many colleges where we hold our summer schools; and check out our best recommendations for things to do when you're out and about in Oxford!

Summer schools in Oxford

Summer schools in Oxford

Study with us this summer in Oxford – for personal enrichment, academic progression or professional development. Explore a favourite topic while you discover the world’s most famous university city.

Your summer in Oxford

Your summer in Oxford

A quick guide to some of our favourite places in among the 'dreaming spires' to explore during your free hours.

The history of continuing education at Oxford

The history of continuing education at Oxford

The story of how adult education evolved as successive generations of students, from 1878 to the present day.

1948: Harper Lee's summer in Oxford

1948: Harper Lee's summer in Oxford

Pulitzer Prize winning author Harper Lee attended the Department's International Graduates' Summer School in 1948.

Vera Brittain and Oxford Extension

Vera Brittain and Oxford Extension

In the latter 19th century and in the early decades of the 20th, women had almost no opportunities for higher education.

A memoir: 1913 and 1930

A memoir: 1913 and 1930

This snapshot of summer school life in 1930 was recorded just after the acquisition of Rewley House.