Program Overview

International Summer Programme

The International Summer Programme allows students to create a personalized summer learning experience. With over 140 courses to choose from, students can search for topics or use filters to refine by week, number of sessions, or subject.

Programme Structure

• The programme runs for four weeks, from July 12 to August 8.
• Students can commit to one, two, three, or four weeks of study.
• Courses are available in the morning and afternoon, and students must attend both morning and afternoon sessions.

Course Options

• 5-session courses run over one week.
• 10-session courses run over one or two weeks.
• Students can choose from a variety of subjects, including:
  • Art and Visual Culture
  • Business, Entrepreneurship, and Finance
  • Creative Writing
  • History and Archaeology
  • Literature and Film
  • Philosophy, Ethics, and Religion
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Science and Social Science

Course Combinations

• Students can select two short courses (5 sessions each) or one longer course (10 sessions) for each week of study.
• For two consecutive weeks, students can mix and match short and longer courses.

Assignment and Credit Options

• Students can submit assignments for evaluation, and their home institution will determine the number of credits awarded.
• The University of Cambridge does not award its own credit for International Summer Programme study.
• Examples of credit awards based on the US credit system:
  • Two weeks of the programme with an estimated 46 contact hours and a 2,000-3,000-word assignment submission: three undergraduate credit hours.
  • Four weeks of the programme with an estimated 92 contact hours and a 2,000-3,000-word assignment submission: six undergraduate credit hours.

Programme Dates

• Week 1: July 12-18
• Week 2: July 19-25
• Week 3: July 26-August 1
• Week 4: August 2-8

Subject Streams

• Students can explore subject streams, including:
  • Art and Visual Culture
  • Business, Entrepreneurship, and Finance
  • Creative Writing
  • History and Archaeology
  • Literature and Film
  • Philosophy, Ethics, and Religion
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Science and Social Science

Digital Certificate of Attendance

• Students will receive a digital certificate of attendance upon completion of the programme.
• Students can also write assignments for evaluation to enhance their own study experience (fees apply).