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• Study Abroad Guide 2012-2013
• Study Abroad Guide 2011-2012
• NU Summer Program Application
• CASB Fall 2012 Fees
• Applicant Money Matters
• Non-NU Summer Application 2012
• NU Summer Application 2012
• Barcelona Summer Interview Schedule
• Munich Summer TUM App
• Prague Summer Handbook
• NU Summer Scholarship Application 2012
• Bonn Summer Handbook 2011
• Barcelona Summer 2011 Handbook
• Summer 2011 Pre-Departure Guide
• Non-NU Summer Worksheet
• NU Summer Pre-Departure Forms

Oxford University Visiting Student Program

» General Information

Location:

Oxford, England (Population: 122,000)

Description:

Founded in the 10th century, Oxford University is the oldest English-speaking University in the world. While experiencing Oxford's unique tutorial system, you will be able to study in the sciences, social sciences or arts at one of six colleges: St. Anne's, St. Edmund's, Hertford College, Mansfield College, St. Catherine's or Lady Margaret Hall. Each college has its own unique character that has been shaped by centuries of history and tradition. (Please note that placement in a specific Oxford college cannot be guaranteed.)

While the range of courses offered is broad, you are expected to focus on a couple of subjects in depth. Your studies will be driven by your intellectual interests and will require a significant amount of self-motivation and curiosity.

Terms:

Full Year only

Sponsor:

The College of Global Studies (Arcadia University)

Website:

Arcadia University: Oxford University

Northwestern Requirements

Northwestern students are required to live in University campus housing whenever possible. Therefore, Arcadia will place students in University housing if it is available.

Program Requirements

• Students must have 3.6 GPA and a solid background in subject(s) they want to study.
• Students must have strong writing samples and recommendations.

Academic Specialties

Art History, Anthropology, Classics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, English, History, International Studies, Math, Geography, Music, Politics, Psychology, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics), Sociology.

Course Type

Direct university enrollment facilitated by Arcadia University. At the core of an Oxford education is the tutorial system, where students meet one-on-one or in small groups with a subject tutor who will provide constructive guidance and feedback on your intellectual journey. In most cases, Oxford students focus on one particular subject (like biochemistry or modern history) without general or elective study in subjects outside their specialty. Students meet with tutors and attend lectures for eight weeks a term during three, ten-week terms a year.

Additional Information

• Students must have completed at least 5-6 courses in the subject they wish to study.
• Oxford is very competitive, therefore students should indicate a second choice on their application.
• Co-Curricular Learning Certificate: By participating in a minimum of 15 hours in a variety of learning activities and writing a reflective essay about your  experiences, you can receive a non-credit bearing certificate to accompany your official transcript. For more information, visit the Arcadia website.

Housing

Integrated university housing

Program Costs

Estimated Costs:  Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.

• Tuition:
  • Hertford: $14,900
  • Lady Margaret: $15,950
  • Mansfield: $14,390
  • St. Anne: $13,700
  • St. Catherine: $16,900
  • St. Edmund: $18,300
• Room & Board:
  • Hertford: $5,395
  • Lady Margaret: $2,895
  • Mansfield: $4,495
  • St. Anne: $4,395
  • St. Catherine: $2,895
  • St. Edmund: $4,995
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $900
• Books:  $175
• Personal Expenses:  $1,230

Additional Information:

• Billing Arrangements:  Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
• Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet:  Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.

For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.

Approximate Program Size

• 7 students
• Oxford University: 18,000 students spread throughout 39 campuses

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. An Arcadia program application must be completed as early as possible, by February 1st at the latest.  This application can be found on the Arcadia website.
2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.