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United Kingdom: England - IFSA Hertford College, University of Oxford (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IFSA 
  • The application cycle for permission to study abroad will open in early October.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of instruction: English Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Student Responsibility
Click here for a definition of this term Available Areas of Study: Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Economics, English, French, Geography, German, Greek, History, Italian, Jewish Studies, Law, Literature, Math/Statistics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion/Theology, Russian, Sciences, Sociology, Spanish Program Type: study abroad
Program Description:

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STUDY ABROAD AT OXFORD

University of Oxford, All Colleges & Halls

About the Programs
Dive into your discipline with Oxford’s tutorial system! You will be a visiting student at a specific college, and will focus your studies on your major and minor subjects. Most tutorials will be one-on-one or small group meetings between students and tutors, though some science subjects have lectures as well.

For specific information about each of our University of Oxford programs, please see the specific college or hall listing within your school’s study abroad student portal:
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, Hertford College
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, Mansfield College
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, Regent’s Park College
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, St. Anne’s College
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, St. Anne’s College - Premedical Program
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, St. Catherine’s College
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, St. Edmund College
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, St. Peter’s College (Summer)
  • IFSA - University of Oxford, Worcester College

Academics
  • Study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities
  • Classic tutorial-based courses allow you to delve deeply into your subject area. The one-on-one teaching format means that your syllabus is flexible based on your interests.
  • Join a non-auditioning and very welcoming student choir that performs regular performances and weekly lunch time concerts.
  • Participate in a diverse range of social activities, including dances, jazz and cocktails, quizzes, movie nights and more.
  • Facilities for most major sports in or near the college, including a boathouse for student use.
  • Fall students can arrive early for the Early Start/September Seminar, which awards an additional 4 U.S. semester credit hours. This option is available at the following programs:
    • Hertford College
    • Lady Margaret Hall
    • St. Anne’s College
    • St. Anne’s College - Premedical Program
    • Worcester College
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Tutorial System
The hallmark of the University of Oxford academics is the tutorial system. The tutorial is typically a one-hour meeting between one or two students and the tutor. Tutorials usually meet once a week or every other week, and at the center of the tutorial is an essay on a topic the tutor previously assigned. The tutor will lead a discussion about the essay topic in an effort to provide new insights. At the end of the tutorial, the tutor will assign a new topic and may offer recommended reading. Tutorials are individually arranged, taking into account the subject to be studied and the tutor's area of expertise. They are similar to independent study courses, but Oxford students bear even more responsibility for conducting independent research and maintaining good academic progress. The University of Oxford organizes weekly lectures on myriad academic subjects, and all students at the University, regardless of college, are welcome to attend. Lectures are not usually mandatory except for some science subjects, but tutors often recommend them as good supplements to tutorials and research.

About Oxford
Oxford is a bustling, modern city anchored by an air of academic tradition, with a diverse population and an urban edge. Oxford offers incredible architecture, from medieval to modern, cultural events, museums, concert halls, river sports in addition to pubs, restaurants, and nightlife. 

Afford Your Journey
Grants, financial aid, credit card payments and more are available. IFSA scholarships are primarily need-based and factor in any additional cost your study abroad program might have over home school tuition. The awards are $500 for summer programs, $1,500 for semester programs, and $2,500 for full year programs. These scholarships may apply to any IFSA program, with the exception of our custom programs.

Take the Next Step!

Contact Us
6201 Corporate Drive Suite 200 
Indianapolis, IN 46278
800.858.0229
studyabroad@ifsa-butler.org
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Mental Health & Wellness Resources
To ensure a successful study abroad experience, it is important to research the mental health and wellness resources provided by the study abroad program to determine if they offer appropriate support for your particular needs.

IFSA requires students to enroll in Student Health Insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), which is designed to help if you need to see a doctor or therapist, or need to seek urgent medical care.  

This policy also covers some pre-existing conditions — including counseling — and offers worldwide emergency assistance from anywhere outside of the United States. Coverage is mandatory for every IFSA student, and IFSA does not waive it if you already have insurance. If you have questions about insurance coverage for your specific health needs, please contact CISI.

Students studying in the United Kingdom for six months or longer are also covered under the U.K.’s National Health Service. 

For more comprehensive information please visit the IFSA website:
 
 
SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR VASSAR STUDENTS
Vassar College maintains a number of partnership agreements with Oxford Colleges and therefore students make a direct application as a visiting student.  Students applying through Butler may only apply to Hertford College or Worcester College for either the full academic year or the two spring terms.

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

The application cycle for permission to study abroad will open in early October.