This iconic university is in the heart of vibrant Oxford, just 60 miles from London. It has more than 30 student colleges creating a warm and welcoming environment to call home.
Founded in 1879, Lady Margaret Hall started with just nine women and, in 2016, was the first Oxford College to welcome under-represented students on a foundation year. With its defining pioneer spirit, it has a welcoming, warm, academically rich community that leads where others follow.
University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall Virtual Summer Academic Program
About the Program
Summer Session 1 2025 (Virtual)
Summer Session 1+2 2025 (Virtual)
Program Advisor
Your Student Counselor is your study abroad ambassador and supporter. They join your application journey when you’ve confirmed you’re interested in studying abroad. At this point, they guide you through each stage of the application, notify you of the documents you need, let you know when your admission results are in, and walk you through the next steps, including class enrollment and organizing pre-arrival tests.
At a Glance
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About the University
University of Oxford
This timeless, iconic university is the beating heart of the vibrant city of Oxford. Just 60 miles from London, Oxford is very much a student city with more than 30 student colleges creating a warm and welcoming environment to call home. You can study at one of two colleges.
St. Anne’s College dates back to 1879 and became a full college of the University of Oxford in 1952. Originally established as a place for women with the talent and determination to study at Oxford, the college now has a body of 800 students, both male and female. Gifted individuals who have studied or taught here include 28 British prime ministers, 55 Nobel Prize winners, and 120 Olympic medal winners.
Also founded in 1879, Lady Margaret Hall started with just nine women and, in 2016, was the first Oxford College to welcome under-represented students to take on a foundation year. With its defining pioneer spirit, it has a welcoming, warm, academically rich community that leads where others follow.
Learn more at St. Anne's College and Lady Margaret Hall's official websites
Academics
University of Oxford Lady Margaret Hall Academic Approach
At University of Oxford colleges, you dive into a world-renowned tutorial system, with small class sizes ensuring you benefit from personalized support.
You experience intellectually challenging and rewarding lectures and have weekly sessions with expert tutors to discuss your topics of study in depth.
This is a thrilling environment to be in. It takes your academic discovery to another level, so to support this very different way of learning, you may also join 2 to 3 hours of study skills lectures in each 3-week course. This will enhance you personally and academically, improving your note-taking, active reading, public speaking and presentation skills.
Courses
Immerse yourself in fascinating Lady Margaret Hall courses that explore artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a focus on advanced applications of neural networks and deep learning or dive into climate change, politics, and environmental justice. Or if you are keen on more traditional subject matter, you might take an introduction to cognitive psychology or the texts, techniques and creativity in life writing. The teaching in artificial intelligence and machine learning is especially impressive at Lady Margaret Hall, taking in the theory and practice before getting to grips with next-generation thinking and discussion about where new technologies are heading.
Get To Know Our Application Process
From academics to visa requirements, our structured process helps you choose the right program and university for your goals. Complete a strong application, and prepare for success abroad.
Personalize Your Study Abroad Plan With Your SAF Counselor
Each student has unique academic goals for a study abroad experience. As you think about studying abroad, your SAF Counselor will help you plan for success and support you every step of the way.
Application Requirements
The requirements outlined in this section include the language proficiency scores you may need to demonstrate your language skills, a guide to the GPA range and other academic prerequisites required by your host university, and a list of documentation and other application materials you will need to finalize your application. You may need to supply additional information throughout the process, and you will be alerted through your emails and SAF Student Portal if this is the case for you.
Language Test Score Requirements
To prove your language proficiency, you can use any of the following:
- CET-4: 550
- CET-6: 520
- IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each component)
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- Duolingo: 120 (no less than 105 in each section)
- Cambridge English: 176
Program Dates
When studying abroad, you will want to consider the time of year and how long you are away. Most programs follow the host university's academic calendar.
The dates shown below are general estimates, and as you get closer to the start of the term, you will get more detailed information from SAF. If you have any questions, your Student Counsellor and Program Specialist are always here to support you and point you to the correct information.
Summer Session 1 2025 (Virtual)
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Summer Session 1+2 2025 (Virtual)
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Summer Session 2 2025 (Virtual)
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Summer Session 3 2025 (Virtual)
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Orientation
Advising and Support
The process of studying abroad could quickly feel overwhelming, but we have been doing this for decades and do everything we can to support you through it.
Many SAF staff are alumni and have walked this path. They have real-life experience to draw on as they advise and support you through every step of our comprehensive services. They’re in your corner, taking care of all the details and explaining what you need to do next.
Take the first step in your study abroad journey by scheduling a consultation with your closest Student Counselor. You can discuss your for-credit academic courses and language programs and explore internships, research programs, and study tours. When you know what you want to do, we guide you through the pre-program steps, help you arrange your visa and transport, and finalize your accommodation or digital experience.
Get To Know Our Application Process
From academics to visa requirements, our structured process helps you choose the right program and university for your goals. Complete a strong application, and prepare for success abroad.
Personalize Your Study Abroad Plan With Your SAF Counselor
Each student has unique academic goals for a study abroad experience. As you think about studying abroad, your SAF Counselor will help you plan for success and support you every step of the way.
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