Physics - Oxford Summer Courses (Cambridge)
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Fancy diving into relativity, quantum mechanics and astrophysics this summer? Join an Oxford-style residential course in Cambridge, learn with subject specialists in tiny tutorial groups, tackle practical problems and boost your university-ready skills and STEM connections.
Oxford Summer CoursesPhysics is a residential/on-campus summer school hosted in Cambridge colleges for ambitious 16 6-17-year-olds. The programme uses Oxford-style tutorial teaching in very small groups (maximum 8 students) to explore topics from the history of the atom to relativity, quantum mechanics, astrophysics and particle physics.
Students work through a mix of seminars, tutorials and practical problem-based tasks tailored to the cohort's interests. Teaching is delivered by subject specialists through interactive seminars and personalised 1:1 or 2:1 tutorials.
Participants complete two pieces of independent work (essays or problem sheets) which are assessed and discussed with tutors. On completion students receive a certificate of achievement, detailed tutor feedback and a personalised letter of recommendation to support future academic applications.
The programme combines academic study with cultural excursions and supervised social activities in Cambridge. Multiple accommodation tiers are offered (Non-residential, Plus, Superior, Premier) with differing inclusions; meals, trips and some transfers are included depending on the chosen tier.
Apply online via the Oxford Summer Courses website to secure a place; spaces are limited.
Certificate of achievement and personalised letter of recommendation from tutor
Dates from the previous cycle — new dates are announced when applications reopen.
27 Jun 2027 – 10 Jul 2027
04 Jul 2027 – 17 Jul 2027
11 Jul 2027 – 24 Jul 2027
18 Jul 2027 – 31 Jul 2027
25 Jul 2027 – 07 Aug 2027
Location
- Ages 16 6-17 only
- No formal academic entry requirements; students should have a genuine interest in physics
- Good working understanding of spoken and written English required
- Small-group places are limited (tutorial classes capped at 8 students)
£5,495
Course fees start from A5A5A5A5A5A5A5A5A5A5A5 (lowest tier A3 5,495). Fee includes teaching (small-group tutorials), meals as stated for the age group (half-board for ages 16 6-24 in many tiers), and day trips & activities. Accommodation inclusion varies by tier (some tiers include college accommodation; others are non-residential). Airport transfers, insurance and additional benefits are included only on certain premium tiers (see course pages).
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