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Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)

 

University of Cambridge International Summer Programme 13 July - 9 August 2025

This is the University of Cambridge’s official Summer Programme, established over 100 years ago.

We're delighted to announce that applications are now open!

 

Join us in 2025 and become part of our vibrant, international community of adult learners (aged 18-80+). Combine courses from a wide range of subjects including Business and Innovation, Global Challenges, History, Literature, Philosophy, Science and the Visual Arts, and stay in a beautiful, historic Cambridge College. You can opt to write essays to consolidate your learning with us or to earn academic credit from your studies in Cambridge at your home institution. 

With over 140 one- and two-week courses on offer, you'll be sure to find the subjects you need for your current studies, or to match your area of interest. You can attend for one, two, three or four weeks and follow one of our study streams to focus on a particular subject area or pick courses in different fields to build your own multi-disciplinary programme.

You take two courses per week, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 25.

We will be offering courses in the following subject streams:

  • Business and Innovation (including Finance, Marketing, Building your own Start-up)
  • Global Challenges (including Politics, International Relations, Climate Change)
  • History (including Medieval Studies, Ancient and Classical Worlds, Archaeology)
  • Literature, Philosophy and the Visual Arts (including Creative Writing, Shakespeare, Modern Literature, Art and Architectural History)
  • Science (including Psychology, Genetics, Sustainability, Astronomy, Physics, Microbiology, Engineering)

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from all adult learners (aged 18-80+) who are confident understanding and following discussions presented in written and spoken English at University level, and can demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency.

Celebrating 100 Years of cultural exchange in Cambridge (1923-2023)

In 2023 we celebrated our centenary with students from over 60 different countries joining us here in Cambridge. Students enjoyed a range of courses and plenary lectures showcasing the variety of subjects on offer at the University, as well as research, global current affairs and a range of other topics. We also hosted a number of celebratory events bringing staff, students, lecturers and special guests together. Read more about the University of Cambridge International Summer Programmes centenary here or download our 100th Anniversary digital booklet here.

We hope you can join us in Cambridge this summer.

Weekend Courses

You might also be interested in our Weekend Courses taught in the inspirational setting of Madingley Hall, home to the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) close to Cambridge. Over the course of each weekend there will be plenty of opportunity to expand your knowledge and take part in lively classroom discussion, get to know your tutor and fellow students and explore the beautiful landscaped gardens at Madingley Hall. Find out more.

Creative Writing Retreats

We also offer a number of Creative Writing Retreats, balancing tutor-led sessions and motivational starts to the day, with time to focus on projects, and small-group workshops. Each short, intensive retreat is designed to inspire writing and forge a writing community, and includes scheduled time to write, discussions and sharing your work and readings with fellow students. Book here: Creative Writing Retreats.

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