Join an LMH Summer Programme to experience Oxford University's world-renowned tutorial teaching system, which centres on personalised intellectual discussion in very small classes. Each summer Lady Margaret Hall at the University of Oxford brings together enthusiastic and intellectually curious students from across the world. You can study for three or six weeks and their beautiful college campus in leafy north Oxford will be your home for the duration of the programme. 

Dive deep into topics of special interest with the personalised attention of expert academics, study among like-minded students from across the world, and gain an edge for your academic and professional future.

Fields of study

  • Economics
  • Gender Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Psychology

More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website. 

Credit equivalent 

7.5 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 15 ECTS are successfully completed across two sessions (pending UQ faculty approval). 

Visa Information

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Please review the UK Government webpage for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the LMH entry requirements.

Session 2 of this program impacts UQ semester 2 teaching dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact teaching dates.

If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.  

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Cost

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. Tuition will be approximately $7,700 - $15,500 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken.

Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the host university website.

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the program fee. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website. 

Funding

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the  Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 11 May 2025

Program Dates

Session 1
Start: 30 June 2025
End: 18 July 2025

Session 2*
Start: 21 July 2025
End: 8 August 2025


*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Oxford, England (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April

OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.

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