Experience Cambridge from the water by punting along the River Cam, passing historic colleges and tranquil scenery.

Embrace the tradition of formal dining at Oxbridge. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in a historic hall, dressed in elegant attire, and experience the time-honoured customs of these prestigious universities.

Spend a full day exploring a city that isn’t hosting your programme. Oxford students visit Cambridge, wandering its historic colleges and riverside paths, finishing with a punt along the River Cam.

Step into the heart of Oxford scholarship. Explore centuries-old manuscripts, historic reading rooms, and treasures that have inspired generations of scholars.

Glide under twinkling lights at Cambridge’s seasonal ice rink during our December programme. Share laughter, challenge friends, and soak in the festive atmosphere of this charming city.

Walk through the magnificent halls and gardens of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Experience history, grandeur, and the stories behind one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks.

Make every evening an adventure! Activities such as karaoke, Just Dance, board games, chess tournaments, and quiz nights offer a chance to unwind, compete, and bond with new friends.

Every OSS programme includes an academic visit to our sister university. Oxford students explore Cambridge, while Cambridge students explore Oxford, discovering iconic colleges, historic traditions and the unique culture of collegiate life.

Take a seat in the public gallery at Oxford Crown Court and observe a live criminal trial. This is a rare and thought-provoking opportunity to witness the British legal system in action.

The Oxford Covered Market is one of the city's oldest indoor markets. It features independent shops, cafés, and food stalls. Students observe local businesses and complete a guided business activity there.

The History of Science Museum houses one of the world's finest collections of historic scientific instruments, illustrating centuries of scientific discovery from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain, with more than 5,000 plant species representing an exceptional diversity of plants from around the world.

At the MINI Plant in Oxford, students can follow the journey of a car from body construction to final assembly. They will also learn about modern manufacturing processes, robotics, and future mobility technologies.

Students explore the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum, which houses dinosaur fossils and rare artifacts, as well as collections that tell the story of nature, science, and human culture.

Students will have the opportunity to explore the outstanding collections of art, archaeology and history at the Ashmolean Museum, which feature artefacts and masterpieces from ancient civilisations to the modern era.