Key Dates
Session One - Sunday, 19 July – Saturday, 1 August
Session Two - Sunday, 2 August – Saturday, 15 August
Students can choose to attend one or both programmes.
2026 Course Offerings
Each course taught on our Summer Institute has been specifically designed for our programme, with the intention of providing a learning experience like no other.
The course offerings for 2026 are subject to change. A full programme – including the dates of each paper – will be released in due course.
2026 Programme Fees
All fees are fully inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals, and activities – with no hidden costs. The only variation in pricing reflects student’s choice of room type.
The fees for students from partner universities – who receive a guaranteed £900 partnership scholarship upon registration – are:
What does this include?
- 40+ hours of academic teaching including evening lectures and additional workshops
- Academic Certificate and Transcript
- Accommodation for 13 nights
- Full board: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Friday. Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday.
- Local activities and weekend excursion
- Welcome Reception
- Farewell Formal Hall
- Heathrow Airport pick-up and drop-off (conditions apply)
- 24/7 in-College support and supervision
What's not included?
- International travel to and from the UK
- Visa application fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending during the programme
If you are not studying at a partner university, please email: summerinstitute@oriel.ox.ac.uk.
Language requirements
To ensure participants can fully engage with the academic and cultural experience, the Summer Institute requires a strong level of English language proficiency. Applicants should demonstrate their proficiency with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90, or equivalent.
These standards ensure that students can actively participate in lectures, discussions and workshops, while also fully enjoying the immersive environment of studying at Oriel College, University of Oxford. If you meet these language requirements, you will be well-prepared to thrive in this intellectually stimulating programme.
If you do not have a language test score, please contact us at summerinstitute@oriel.ox.ac.uk.