Oxford Prospects Programmes

The Oxford Prospects Programmes, organised by the Oxford Prospects and Global Development Institute (OPGDI), offer immersive, interdisciplinary on-site courses for students from leading Chinese universities.

Our short programmes run for two weeks, and are designed for academically gifted university students from overseas. Students study and dine (and in summer live) in buildings hired from the historic colleges of Oxford. The structured schedule of classes, lectures, talks, activities and trips introduce students to British life and culture, as well as the opportunities available for postgraduate study and careers in Oxford and throughout the UK.

Each module lasts two weeks, during which students experience Oxford’s distinctive academic and cultural environment. This invaluable opportunity allows participants to study at a world-class university, engage with renowned academics, and strengthen their academic and professional skills for future careers.

Course Dates (2026)

This summer, our interdisciplinary academic courses are divided into five specialised modules. The available subject areas and their respective dates are as follows:

BFM Module: Business – Finance – Management (19 July – 1 August 2026)

STEM Module: Frontier Science – Maths – Physics – Computing – Engineering (26 July – 8 August 2026)

MS Module: Medical Sciences (2 August – 15 August 2026)

PPEL Module: Politics – Philosophy – Economics – Law (9 August – 22 August 2026)

LLD Module: Literature – Languages – Communication Studies (9 August – 22 August 2026)

Our summer and winter programmes typically include:

  • Lectures by leading Oxford professors, scholars, and researchers on interdisciplinary topics and current global issues.
  • Academic Skills Workshops covering presentation skills, public speaking, postgraduate study opportunities, career pathways in the UK, and more.
  • Guided visits to Oxford’s most significant historical and cultural landmarks.
  • A day trip to London, exploring major sites such as the Houses of Parliament and the British Museum.
  • An excursion to a UK heritage site, for example Windsor Castle – the home of the royal family – or Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.
  • A Special Guest Lecture by a leading figure in British arts and culture.
  • Social and cultural activities, including group dinners at local restaurants, a traditional Oxford Ball Evening, and a Formal Dinner in an Oxford college dining hall.
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Course Aims

Oxford Prospects Programmes will:

  • Select excellent students and provide a high standard of teaching by Oxford academics and others
  • Increase your confidence in speaking English, and expect you to deliver a presentation in English
  • Show you some of the UK’s principal tourist sites and attractions
  • Offer opportunities to socialise with Oxford-based students and teachers
  • Provide a comfortable, supportive and friendly environment in which you can form friendships with other programme participants

Application

To apply for this programme, applicants must:

  • Be aged 18 or over on the day of arrival.
  • Be a current undergraduate or postgraduate student.
  • Have a sufficient level of English (minimum lower intermediate — approximately B1/B2 or IELTS 5.0).

Applications are managed directly by our partner universities overseas. Please contact your university for all questions regarding the application process, fees, and further details.

Please see below for more information on our specific Modular Programmes

Politics, Philosophy, Economics and Law

STEM: New Frontiers of Science: Maths, Physics, Computer Science and Engineering

Literature, Language, Digital Culture and Communication

Interdisciplinary Psychology

Medical Sciences

Business, Finance and Management