Philosophy Study Abroad Programs in Oxford, England

Experience academic excellence in a supportive, close-knit community at Lady Margaret Hall, one of Oxford’s most prestigious colleges. At Oxford, learning is personal with small class sizes, expert faculty, and a focus on rigorous discussions that sharpen critical thinking. Lady Margaret Hall is ideal for students pursuing engineering, computer science, political science, economics, psychology, or literature. The faculty and staff are committed to providing academic guidance and support throughout your studies. Beyond academics, the college offers easy access to Oxford's vibrant city center, where you can stroll down cobblestone streets or relax by the river with new friends. IFSA enriches your experience with included cultural excursions and activities. Attend a West End theater performance, join a session in The Great British Bake Off tent, or explore Welsh history with a former coal miner—all at no extra cost. As spaces at Oxford are limited, particularly for Fall or Spring Term applicants, consider applying for a full academic year to maximize your chances of acceptance.

Imagine yourself sitting in class, listening to your professor lecturing about Shakespeare’s plays or Winston Churchill’s policies. But you’re not at your home university—you’re learning in England, where these famous figures lived. This is your chance to study at one of the most renowned universities in the world: the University of Oxford. Our IES Abroad program offers you the opportunity to directly enroll in St. Catherine’s College, one of the 38 self-governing colleges that together make up the University of Oxford. In 2017-2018, the University of Oxford has been ranked as the 2nd best university in the world, according to Times Higher Education. Like all Oxford colleges, St. Catherine’s utilizes the tutorial education system. This allows you to select a highly personalized course of study, based on previous coursework at your home institution and your academic interests. We want you to feel at home in Oxford, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our job is to make sure you have the best, most authentic study abroad experience possible.

Our Academic Insights program provides ambitious high school students from around the world with unrivaled experience studying undergraduate-level subjects at Oxford and Cambridge University colleges. All classes are taught by expert academics from world-leading universities, such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Harvard. Each subject follows a specifically designed summer school syllabus. This combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring all students receive a well-rounded and challenging program that develops them for future success. With the support of expert academic tutors, all participants in the Academic Insights program complete a project. Whether an essay, presentation, or practical project, they receive ongoing support before presenting their ideas to their peers at the end of the program.

The Middlebury College – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program offers an academically rigorous curriculum of reading seminars, field research, and Oxford’s traditional one-on-one tutorials. Its affiliation with Keble College and central location in the historic city provide multiple opportunities for students to engage in Oxford’s academic and cultural life. As Associate Members of Keble College, Middlebury-CMRS students can participate fully in college life. At Keble, a short walk from their lodgings at St. Michael’s Hall, students can take meals at the dining hall, relax in the common room, and study in the Victorian library and reading rooms. Many students also join Keble sports teams and clubs. They have access to all branches of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, university-wide sporting facilities, and student associations, such as the famed Oxford Union. Former Middlebury-CMRS students emphasize the benefits of this kind of participation, which helped them make local friends and immerse themselves in Oxford life. Middlebury-CMRS welcomes applicants from all academic disciplines.

Study abroad at the University of Oxford, the world's oldest English-speaking university. As an Arcadia Abroad student, you'll have full visiting student status, access to the Bodleian Library, and can study sciences, social sciences, or arts at one of seven colleges: St. Anne’s, St. Catherine’s, St. Edmund Hall, Lady Margaret Hall, Mansfield, Worcester, or Hertford. The renowned tutorial system offers one-on-one or small group sessions with a subject tutor, providing rigorous, graduate-level preparation. Live in the quintessential college town of Oxford, where ancient architecture meets a vibrant social scene, with easy access to the Cotswolds and London. Special Fall Term Opportunities with Arcadia Abroad: Hertford College offers a September Pre-sessional Seminar. At Lady Margaret Hall, begin a major tutorial early (Extended Michaelmas Term). St Anne's College provides a Humanities course or Pre-Med tutorials. Oxford is a member of the Russell Group, representing the UK's leading research-intensive universities.