Summer schools

Summer courses for adult learners

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. Many classes can be taken for credit; others require no coursework and are non-assessed. 

Introductory level

These one-week non-assessed summer programmes are aimed at non-specialists aged 18 and above.

Undergraduate level

The Oxford University Summer School for Adults (OUSSA) programme offers accredited week-long courses for adult learners. Credit earned from OUSSA is transferable towards our flexible and part-time Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education.

Academic and professional

These intensive summer programmes are for those who want in-depth learning for personal or professional advancement. 

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Summer programmes

Inspiring Oxford Summer School

Inspiring Oxford Summer School

Introductory level. A new one-week summer programme aimed at non-specialists. Held at Merton College, Oxford.

Oxford University Summer School for Adults

Oxford University Summer School for Adults

Undergraduate level. A residential summer programme offering week-long accredited courses for adult learners. Held at Rewley House on iconic Wellington Square.

Oxford summer schools for academics and professionals

Oxford summer schools for academics and professionals

For those who want in-depth learning for personal or professional advancement, these intensive courses are held at historic Oxford colleges.

The Oxford Experience

The Oxford Experience

Introductory level. A one-week summer programme of more than 80 courses aimed at non-specialists. Held at Christ Church, Oxford.

Literature and creative writing summer schools

Literature and creative writing summer schools

Discover our selection of English literature and creative writing summer school programmes 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

Summer schools • Professional development
  • Sun 18 Jun 2023 – 23 Jun 2023
Summer schools • Short courses
  • Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023
Summer schools • Short courses
  • Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023
Summer schools • Short courses
  • Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023
Summer schools • Short courses
  • Sun 02 Jul 2023 – 08 Jul 2023