IFSA - UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, LADY MARGARET HALL PARTNERSHIP
  Oxford, England

WHY STUDY IN CITY?
Anchored by centuries of academic tradition, Oxford has a diverse population and a modern urban center. The medieval and Victorian “dreaming spires” of the city embody the traditions of Oxford, but hip, student-friendly entertainment also abounds. Participate in Oxford traditions such as punting (boating) on the Rivers Isis (Thames) and Cherwell. Oxford is also conveniently located for visiting some of England’s best-known destinations, including the Cotswolds, Warwick Castle, Blenheim Palace, and Stratford-upon-Avon.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Immerse yourself in a new academic experience at one of the world’s most renowned universities. Learning gets personal at Oxford, with small class sizes, seasoned faculty, and a focus on rigorous discussion and critical thinking. Lady Margaret Hall is a great option for engineering and computer science, political science, economics, psychology, and literature. 

After class, explore the city’s cobblestone streets or relax by the river with new friends—the lively city center is just a short walk from campus. 

Your program also includes IFSA excursions and activities that give you deeper cultural insights, with no extra fees. Possibilities include a West End theater performance, a session in the famous The Great British Bake Off tent, and exploring below ground with a former coal miner in Wales.

Visit IFSA - University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall Partnership on the IFSA website for complete academic details including a list of classes and syllabi.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:

• The Uncomfortable Oxford Walking Tour
• The Pitt Rivers Museum Tour
• West End Theatre Performance
• Cotswolds Villages and Blenheim Palace Day Trip
• Big Welsh Weekend
• Yorkshire Adventure
• Waddesdon Manor Visit

    WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Academic Support
• Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
• Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
• Education Fees
• Guaranteed Housing
• International Medical Insurance
• Internet Access in Housing
• Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
• Meals (on some programs)
• Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
• On-site Orientation
• On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
• Prearrival Advising

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU


Academic Program
At the University of Oxford, students are taught in the tutorial system.  Students meet once a week with their tutors in one-on-one tutorials, or in small groups.  Courses are taught for a term, usually a primary course of eight tutorials in the major subject, and four tutorials in the minor subject. Often tutors require attendance at university lectures in conjunction with the tutorials. 

This program is open to Pomona students for the full academic year only. The academic year is divided into three terms. During each term, students take one primary (major) tutorial (2 Pomona credits) and one secondary (minor) tutorial (1 Pomona credit). Pomona College students will receive earn a total of nine Pomona College course credits for their tutorials taken in the three Oxford terms (3 credits per term).  This program is open to Pomona students for the full academic year only

Living Arrangements
Students live in single rooms in college accommodation, some with en-suite bathrooms, and all with Internet connections. Meals are provided in the college dining halls, reported to be among the best among Oxford colleges.

Number of Students
Oxford University enrolls a total of 21,000 students. Lady Margaret Hall has 400 undergraduates and 175-180 graduate students. Visiting students come from the U.S. and countries around the world and are selected from a competitive pool.

Host Institution
Lady Margaret Hall
Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA)

Faculty Liaison
Vin de Silva

Eligibility
Admission is highly competitive, especially in high demand subject areas such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, English, and History. Applicants should note that Lady Margaret Hall has only one place for visiting students in each of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.

• Completion of coursework in the academic subjects you wish to study at Lady Margaret Hall.

Applicants should have a strong academic and extracurricular record, be capable of independent study, and be eager to engage fully in both academic and extracurricular activities in Oxford. Two strong academic recommendation letters are required. There are no exceptions made to these requirements.


Internet Links
https://ifsa-butler.org/programs/university-of-oxford-lady-margaret-hall-partnership/
www.lmh.ox.ac.uk/prospective-students/Visiting-students.aspx 
www.ox.ac.uk 

Travel Advisories

• Department of State 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Student Experiences
Click here to listen to Skye Jacobs' (PO'21) reflections on his year in Oxford.