- 30th July-02nd August 2024
(3 nights/4 days)
- Students and Parents or guardians
- This tour starts and ends in London-airport and train station transfer available
Designed for those who are interested in understanding what it takes to study at Oxford or Cambridge, how to decide between the two and how to best prepare for the application process
Oxford and Cambridge are both collegiate universities, which means that instead of a central campus these universities are made up of a collection of colleges. Each college has its own name, personality, special facilities, unique history, societies, dining and social events. If offered a place at Oxford or Cambridge ull be assigned to a college. This will form part of your identity and make up a big part of your experience at university.
On this tour you will:
- Experience both universities in person including university highlights and exploring their historic traditions
- Experience city tours in both Oxford & Cambridge and free time to explore, shop, dine and immerse yourself in British culture
- Hear the 5 key differences between Oxford & Cambridge to help you decide which is the best choice for you
- Q&A with current or former student
- Understand more about how collegiate universities work and how to select the best college for you within the university
- Understand the admissions process, tests & interview and how to best prepare for them
- Understand how to write a great Oxbridge personal statement
- Get guidance on super-curricular and how to boost your super-curricular before you apply
- Meet and network with other students looking to apply to Oxford or Cambridge
Activities
Some of the activities and highlights of this tour
Oxford
Bodleian Library
One of the oldest working libraries in the world
Divinity School
The oldest university teaching room in the world
Christchurch College
Oxford Universities best known college-filming location of Harry Potter and home of the famous ‘Great Hall’
Shopping mall
With rooftop (optional)
Cambridge
Corpus Clock
Iconic and one of a kind
King’s College & Kings College Chappel
Famous for its music and where new students matriculate
Traditional Punting
Spectacular views of the city and Cambridge University
Afternoon tea
A quintessentially British tradition (optional-additional cost)
Timetable
July 30th-02d August 2024
Tuesday 30th July
AM
Meet in Windsor, London
PM
Dinner in Oxford
Enjoy a group dinner in Oxford
Wednesday 31st July
AM
Oxford University
Exploring student life at Oxford University
– Bodleian Library
– Divinity School
– Christchurch College
Walking tour of Oxford
PM
Explore Oxford
Free time activities such as shopping, museums and Oxford historic city centre
Thursday 01st August
AM
Cambridge University
Exploring student life at Cambridge University
– King’s College & Kings College Chapel
– Corpus Clock
– Explore Cambridge famous scientific discoveries
Walking tour of Cambridge
PM
Afternoon tea (optional)
Experience a traditional British afternoon tea
Traditional Punting
Experience the best views of Cambridge from the river
Friday 02nd August
AM
Travel to London
Depart
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Summary
- 30th July-02nd August 2024 (4 days/3 nights)
- For Students and Parents or guardians
- Starts & ends in London-airport transfers availabl
- To apply for a place please complete our Booking form
Once we receive the booking form we will contact you with the status of the tour.
If you have any questions, please see our FAQs or Contact us
What is included in the price
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- One dinner
- Activities listed as included
- Ground transportation
What is not included in the price
- Flights
- Airport transfers
- Spending money
- Lunches
- Dinners, apart from the one listed
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Laundry