The University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, is one of the premier universities worldwide. Located in the medieval city center of Oxford, England (about an hour and half northwest of London), academic teaching has taken place in this historic institution since as early as the 11th century. Comprised of 44 colleges and halls, as well as one of the oldest and largest library systems in Europe, Oxford is a world-renowned hub for intellectual pursuits and research.U-M’s Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) offers a study abroad program for undergraduate students for the summer in conjunction with Oxford Academic Summer Schools within Magdalen College.  Founded in 1458, Magdalen College is one of Oxford’s oldest and most architecturally magnificent colleges, featuring the iconic Magdalen Bridge and serene water meadows that provide a picturesque backdrop for students to live, learn, and explore. Earn 6–8 credits during this 5-week program in July and August, and experience Oxford’s traditional approach to university education. Academic courses are designed to provide a taste of the unique Oxford educational style of tutorials (where small groups of 1-5 students engage in in-depth discussions with faculty with relevant expertise) while still keeping overseas students in mind. Choose from 4 focus areas— English Literature, Environmental Studies, Medieval Studies, or Science, Technology, & Society—then choose a specific course within each academic area.  Students can experience High Table dinners and croquet on the lawn, tour the Bodleian Library (which has over 12 million items!), climb Magdalen Tower, stroll through Christ Church Meadow, and participate in program excursions, like a 4-day trip across the coast of Wales, to enhance their understanding of culture, politics, and geography in the UK.

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