Eligibility
First-year undergraduate students and above or equivalent

Standard Entry Requirements
1.GPA requirement

To apply for the OISAP Summer School, you should normally demonstrate an average grade or equivalent academic experience of AT LEAST:

  • A GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

  • A 2:2 classification on the British grading scale

  • A percent grade of 78% (Mainland China)

  • Or an equivalent academic standard.

Notes:

  • Some courses have additional prerequisites. Please visit here to see individual course pages for details. 

  • First-year undergraduate students from select partner universities may be exempt from submitting academic performance records. Please consult your home institution for further information.

  • For inquiries regarding course prerequisites, please contact us at apply@oxfordstudyabroad.org.uk.

2.English language requirement
This requirement for proof of English proficiency is not required for applicants whose first language is English, those whose first language is not English but have been involved in a full-time degree-level academic programme at a university where English is the primary language of instruction, or those who have extensive experience working in a professional English-speaking environment. Otherwise, you will need to demonstrate proficiency by providing us with a recognised qualification. The majority of modules normally require a level of minimum IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Please find more details below:

English proficiency
   • IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.0
   • TOEFL: Minimum overall score of 80
   • College English Test (CET)-4: Minimum score of 450 (for Chinese university applicants only)
   • College English Test (CET)-6: Minimum score of 400 (for Chinese university applicants only)
   • Cambridge English (B2 First/FCE): Minimum score of 165
   • Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 100
   • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 55
* For those applicants who have not taken the above tests by the time of application or have not been in a professional English-speaking environment for years, their English proficiency must be assessed through the virtual-interview by the programme officer.
 

* The selection panel of the programme will consider the overall qualifications of each applicant.

Application Process
We mainly work with our partner universities on the application work. To apply, please complete and submit the application form to your home institution, or click and complete the online application form here. 

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to the competition for places.
 
Upon admission, students will be issued a Letter of Acceptance. The letter is commonly sent via email. Application processing time is 1-2 weeks.
 
An invoice for the programme fees will be attached to the acceptance letter, listing payment and bank details.
 
Your place on the course is confirmed as soon as your payment is received, and you will receive a receipt for your payment via email from the Programme Administrator. 
 
For further information, please email apply@oxfordstudyabroad.org.uk or call our direct line at +44(0)1865 512959. Our administrative staff will reply to you as soon as possible.

Tuition Fee Reductions
1. Partner University Student Discount of GBP 100
Each applicant from the partner universities is offered a favourable discount of £100 off the original tuition fee of £1, 250.
2. Award of GBP 100 for Academic Excellence
An Additional Tuition Fee Reduction of GBP 100 is eligible for the students with
1)    a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5/4.0 or equivalent,e.g.,
a weighted average mark of 85/100 (China Grading System), 
or an upper second-class (2:1) /average percentage score of 60% (UK Grading system), 
or an academic class rank in the top 30%, 
or equivalent at the home university
2)    And an A+ or A (about 30% of all participants) on the final assessment of the course