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LMH Summer Programs in the UK

by: Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford

4.78 (9)

Expand your horizons and boost your personal and academic growth with an LMH Summer Program. Our carefully developed range of courses all offer the chance to immerse yourself in your chosen subject, dive deep into complex topics, and explore the latest research in the field. These courses are taught using the Oxford tutorial system—a personalized, small-group teaching method that sharpens your critical thinking, enhances your communication skills, and provides a strong foundation for future academic and career success. Beyond the classroom, our social and cultural activities and events program provides an authentic taste of the unique student experience at Oxford and a perfect opportunity to make new friends from all across the globe. Everything is on your doorstep, with the accommodation, dining, and teaching all on our beautiful, self-contained College campus.

Program Highlights

Spend your summer at Lady Margaret Hall, a college in the University of Oxford.

Experience Oxford's world-renowned tutorial teaching method.

Learn, eat, and sleep—all at our beautiful Oxford College campus.

Study with enthusiastic and intellectually curious students from all around the globe.

Enjoy a fun, fascinating social and cultural program, with an authentic taste of the best of British life.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Oxford, England
  • United Kingdom
Starts At: $900-1250
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Summer
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Conflict Studies
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • International Policy & Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
See all program details
Last Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

4.78

Total Reviews

9

A Turning Point: How This Course Shaped My AI Journey

January 13, 2025by: Abdullah Alshehri - Saudi Arabia
5

This course was a turning point for me, helping me land my first AI job and greatly enhancing my CV. The supportive community and the opportunity to connect with people from top universities around the world made it even more valuable. It was not just about learning but also about building connections and having a great experience.

A Purrfect Experience

January 13, 2025by: Nawaf AlDowayan - Saudi Arabia
5

Attending the LMH Summer Program for AI was an amazing mix of learning and surprises. Sure, the lectures were great, and I learned a lot about AI—but the real MVP was the LMH library cat. That cat was my coding buddy, stress therapist, and silent judge when my code didn’t work. The program felt like a perfect mix of academia and hanging out with friends (and a cat). Honestly, I might’ve learned just as much from the professors as I did from staring into that cat’s wise, unimpressed eyes.

Knowledge wrapped in a bundle of joy

January 12, 2025by: Abdulrahman Almalki - Saudi Arabia
4

I gained valuable knowledge from top professors whose lessons felt directly useful in real-world situations, which really boosted my confidence. The learning experience was made even better by the supportive and friendly environment created by both the residential advisors and the other students, who were always cheerful and welcoming. It was inspiring to connect with amazing people from diverse backgrounds, and the activities were both meaningful and fun, making the experience well-rounded. Oxford itself, with its quiet charm and beauty, offered a peaceful setting that made it easy to stay focused while also feeling relaxed and refreshed. The room called the JCR (Junior Common Room) is really something I'll simply never forget... Chilling with people there after classes and late at night, watching movies, playing games, and so on made me forget this was an academic program!

A transformative experience

January 11, 2025by: Ahmad Sait - Saudi Arabia
5

Ever since taking this residential summer programme, everything in my life started to become better. The technical skills gained from the Advanced AI course enabled me to become much more confident in tackling real-world problems by making projects that actually work. The soft skills gained from the cultural evening activities gave me confidence to build strong chemistry with fellow programme attendees. I am sure that the confidence that I have now both in technical skills and soft skills started growing as soon as I started taking this residential programme.

Loved the Topics!

January 10, 2025by: Lama AlQarni - Saudi Arabia
5

I had the opportunity to take the Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Deep Unsupervised Learning (DUL) courses at Lady Margaret Hall and I can confidently say that these courses stand out for their solid, mathematics-based structure which is complemented by hands-on tutorials in the lab sessions. I particularly appreciated the inclusion of state-of-the-art topics that make the curriculum align with the latest advancements in the industry.

Amazing experience. One of a kind

January 10, 2025by: Talal Alkharashi - Saudi Arabia
5

Overall experience is great, the TAs made sure we were having fun on slow days. The professors were always trying their best to deliver the ideas as smoothly as possible. We studied AI and psychology.

Turning Point

January 09, 2025by: Mohammed Alkaldi - Saudi Arabia
5

I have had the most interesting experience while at LMH summer program. I started with little-to-no knowledge about social psychology and AI advanced material, the program chose very exceptional professors and experts to deliver the material in a fun and informative manner. Besides knowledge, I got to have a wide social circle from all over, made friends that I am (two years later) still very close with them. The staff and organizing team of the program made it even better, I would definitely go again!

LMH library (p.s. there is a library cat ?)

best summer yet!

January 09, 2025by: Lina Alqahtani - Saudi Arabia
4

My time at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, during a two-month summer program, was truly transformative. The beautiful campus, with its serene gardens and historic architecture, provided an inspiring environment for learning and personal growth. The faculty, staff, and TA team were incredibly supportive and collaborative, fostering a sense of belonging and intellectual curiosity. The engaging lectures and workshops pushed me to explore new ideas and develop skills I never thought possible. Beyond academics, the vibrant community and enriching conversations with peers made my experience unforgettable. LMH will always hold a special place in my heart as a cornerstone of my academic and personal journey.

Changed my life for the better :)

December 23, 2024by: Anna :) - Switzerland
5

Hi there! If you are hesitating to take this course because it's somewhat expensive, and you don't know if you like Oxford. Believe me: these 3 weeks in Oxford were amazing, worth the 5k, and perfectly organized. There is nothing I could blame LMH for. They provide you with a well-organized experience, so you can focus on studying, and, of course, make friends and hang out in the beautiful medieval city of Oxford. LMH is close to the city center (approximately 10 minutes walk) and I can still remember these walks and the talks we had when walking into town. I am sure, that you will meet very extraordinary people on this program, which are just like you: searching for friends and aiming to spend three intense weeks in Great Britain. The LMH campus will give you a real college feeling, and the rooms are just wonderful, you have a cozy bed and some rooms face a beautiful garden. You are going to meet people from all over the world and make friends, that you can visit and stay friends with your whole life. I can only encourage you to take this program. It completely changed my life, and I am still in contact with people I met there. Paradoxically, you sometimes get closer to people you've only met three weeks ago than to people you've known since childhood.

Program Details

Learn all the nitty gritty details you need to know

Locations

  • Oxford, England
  • United Kingdom

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Conflict Studies
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
  • International Policy & Diplomacy
  • International Relations
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo

Starts At

$900-1250

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Transcript Fees
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Course Materials
  • Alumni / Networking Membership
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Academic Credit

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

What courses do you offer?

In 2025, we offer courses in an exciting range of disciplines, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Psychology
  • British Literature
  • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)
  • Social Sciences

Who can apply for an LMH Summer Program?

We expect successful candidates to have completed at least their first-year undergraduate studies by summer 2025, with a minimum grade point average equivalent to a 2:1 level on the British grading scale (3.2 in the United States).

Where will I eat and sleep?

During the summer program, you will stay in LMH’s on-site accommodation, usually occupied long term by our undergraduate students. It is within a few minutes’ walking distance of the teaching rooms, the Dining Hall, and everywhere else in the college.

The program fee includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Friday in the college’s Dining Hall.

When do the LMH Summer Programs take place?

The LMH Summer Programs take place over three sessions, each lasting three weeks.

Most students join us for one session, selecting one course lasting three weeks, but many take two courses and study with us for six weeks, and some even select three courses over nine weeks.

Session 1: 30th June - 18th July 2025

Session 2: 21st July - 8th August 2025

Session 3: 11th August - 29th August 2025

How much teaching is scheduled?

Over a three-week course, you have a mixture of lectures as a whole course, seminars in groups of up to 12, and tutorials in groups of up to 4.

Lectures: 18 Hours

Seminars: 12 Hours

Tutorials: 3 Hours

Outside of contact teaching hours, students are required to undertake a significant amount of independent study. An LMH Summer Program is a short course of full-time study.

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