Summer schools

Join us for a study holiday in Oxford – for personal enrichment, academic progression or professional development.
You'll live and study at one of Oxford's historic colleges or at Rewley House, experience dining in hall, and explore the world's most famous university city.
Choose from more than 100 one-week introductory courses; or opt for a longer, specialist summer school in a single topic. Subjects include history, music, literature, creative writing, politics, the environment and more. Many classes can be taken for credit; others require no coursework, and are non-assessed.
Inspiring Oxford Summer School

Inspiring Oxford Summer School
A new one-week summer programme aimed at non-specialists aged 18 and above. With six exciting courses to choose from, participants will have the opportunity to stay and study in the historic Merton College, Oxford.
Oxford University Summer School for Adults

Oxford University Summer School for Adults
60+ one-week courses: spend your mornings studying for credit, afternoons exploring the nearby Ashmolean Museum, Oxford’s many sights and colleges and the local area. Held at Rewley House on iconic Wellington Square.
Oxford summer schools for academics and professionals

Oxford summer schools for academics and professionals
Devote one to four weeks to your favourite subject, living and studying in an historic Oxford college. For those who want in-depth learning for personal or professional advancement.
The Oxford Experience

The Oxford Experience
Held at Christ Church, the 16th Century Oxford college built by Cardinal Wolsey. Choose from 80+ one-week introductory courses. Live, dine and socialise in college, explore Oxford, and enjoy the world’s most famous university city.
Literature and creative writing summer schools

Literature and creative writing summer schools
Discover our selection of English literature and creative writing summer school programmes. Join us this summer for a study holiday in Oxford.
Theology Summer School

Theology Summer School
A two-week residential summer school for members of the clergy, theologians and teachers of religious education. Held at Christ Church.
Upcoming courses
- Sun 18 Jun 2023 – 23 Jun 2023
- Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023
- Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023
- Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023
- Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023