Oxford, United Kingdom
The Oxford program offers students the opportunity for concentrated study primarily in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Psychology at , one of the 39 undergraduate colleges that constitute the University of Oxford.
The academic year runs September through June and is divided into three eight-week terms. Each term, students take two tutorials for a total of 10 credits. Students also participate in the Core Program, an opportunity to partake in lectures, events, and field trips.
Upon arrival, students will undergo a 10-day orientation welcome-period, allowing time to settle in, and opportunities to learn about the numerous clubs and social groups that the Oxford social scene has to offer. This program is highly valuable in its flexibility and its specificity. It is a great way for students to spend a year developing an academic specialty in one of the most widely renowned universities in the world.
Tutorials taken by past students of the Oxford program include:
Anthropology
- Introduction to Anthropological Theory
- Theories of Knowledge Production in Anthropology
- The Anthropology of Child Development
Archaeology
- World Archaeology
- The Nature of Archaeological Enquiry
- Archaeology of the Greeks and the Mediterranean World
Art History
- History of Traditional Chinese Art
- Exploring Visual Language in the Arts
- Study of British Modern and Contemporary Painting
Economics
- History of Economic Thought
- Economics of Developing Countries
- International Political Economy
Film History
- French Cinema
- Italian Cinema
History
- Conquest and Colonization: Spain and America in the Sixteenth Century
- Witchcraft and Witch-hunting in Early Modern Europe
- 19th- and 20th-Century History of the Middle East
Languages
- Arabic
- Latin
- Japanese
Literature
- Gender in Shakespeare
- Feminist Theory and Women’s Literature
- The Victorian Novel
Music
- Composition
- Counterpoint and Analysis
- The Rise of Opera
Philosophy
- Hellenistic Philosophy
- Philosophy of Science and Mind
- Political Philosophy
Politics and Policy
- History of Modern Political Thought
- Political Theory
- Contemporary Political Philosophy
Psychology
- Sensory Processes and Perception
- Psychobiology
- Social Psychology, Individual Differences, and Psychological Disorders
Religion
- Issues in the Abrahamic Faiths
- Islam in the Modern World
- Buddhism in History and Society
Sociology
- Studies in Development and Political Ecology
- The Sociology of Race and Identity
- Social Network Analysis
Writing
- Creative Writing
- Scriptwriting
- Modern British Poetry and Poetry Writing
Program Information
Terms Available: year
Type of Program: Exchange
Languages of Instruction: English
Language Prerequisite: No
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 30 semester credits, 10 each trimester
- Units recorded in: semester credits
- Conversion to ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó units: 4 credits = 1 ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó unit, 30 credits = 7.5 ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó units/year
- Grading system: A-D, failed courses not transcripted
- GPA Requirement: 3.7
- Credits: Most courses = 4.5 credits/1.13 ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó units
Application
Application Deadline: 2026 FY: February 15
Housing:
Shared Apartment
All students will live in flats through Wadham housing, and will have private rooms with communal common areas. One meal per week is included in the program fees, so students should expect to cook or find their own meals.
Course Information
To see pre-approved transfer courses for this program and the ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó requirements they fulfill, click the link below.
Submit the if you want to take a course that:
- Is not on the list of pre-approved transfer courses
- Is listed, but you want it to fulfill a different requirement
Please be aware that some departments have specific policies regarding how transfer courses fulfill major/minor requirements. Check in with your academic advisor to review any department-specific information.
See course information for Sarah Lawrence in Oxford
Areas of Study
Division of the Arts
Division of History and Social Sciences
Division of Literature and Languages
Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences
Division of Philosophy, Religion, Psychology, and Linguistics
Financial
Cost to attend
ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the off-campus program's actual room and board fees. Students are encouraged to choose programs based on their academic, rather than financial needs, to reflect ÈËÆÞÓÕ»ó College's belief that all students regardless of financial circumstances should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during their participation in an off-campus program. Students should discuss how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package with the Financial Aid Office. More details are available here.
Immigration
Visa Deadlines and Requirements
The UK's can help students figure out how to obtain the student visa that is appropriate for them.
New Immigration Requirements for the UK:
All visitors who do not need a visa, except British and Irish citizens, need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – a digital permission to travel to the UK. Students can apply for an ETA through a quick and simple process using the UK ETA app. An ETA costs £10 and permits multiple journeys to the UK of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder’s passport expires – whichever is sooner. ETA applies to: visits of up to 6 months for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or short-term study transiting through the UK – including if you’re not going through UK border control, as well as other times.