Oxbridge Summer Scholars is committed to bringing world-class education from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge to students around the world. Science, Technology, and Society is a dynamic interdisciplinary area of study providing scholars with a well-rounded skillset for the 21st Century.

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Science, Technology & Society is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines how society and STEM fields influence each other. In STS, you will be exposed to a wide range of perspectives and methods, drawing from fields such as history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and science and technology studies. You will develop critical thinking skills and analytical tools to assess the complex interactions between science, technology, and society, and to make informed judgements about the role of science and technology in society.

In this stream, you will:
Understand the Impact of Science and Technology: By studying STS, students can better understand how scientific innovation affects our society, culture, and daily lives. We can also learn about the ethical, social, and political issues that arise from scientific and technological developments.

Develop Critical Thinking Skills: STS encourages critical thinking and helps students develop skills to analyze and evaluate complex issues. By examining the intersection of STEM and society, students learn how to identify underlying assumptions, biases, and values that shape our understanding of the world to become informed and responsible global citizens.

Enhance Innovation and Creativity: STS fosters innovation and creativity by exploring how science and technology can be used to solve societal problems. By understanding the social and cultural contexts behind scientific and technological development, we can advance new and creative solutions to problems that are beyond the scope of traditional approaches.

Prepare for the Future: As science and technology continue to advance at a rapid pace, it is crucial to understand their implications for society. Studying STS provides students with the knowledge and tools to prepare for the future and to make informed decisions about the use and development of science and technology.

In August 2023, program is only taking place at the University of Cambridge. You can only attend ONE stream in August 2023. If you would like to experience another stream or campus, please apply again for December 2023 program at the University of Oxford.
STS stream is tailored towards students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), and the analysis of the interdisciplinary impact of STEM on our society.
STS will be best suited for students interested in the following undergraduate courses at the University of Cambridge: Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, HSPS, Manufacturing Engineering (Part II), Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Psychological and Behavioral Sciences.
STS also covers some ideas from the following courses: Geography, History, Law, and Philosophy.

Accommodation
Room types and facilities will be dependent on your allocated residential college, but students can be expected to have their own single room. If you require any special personal accommodations, please reach out to us at [email protected] after you have paid the full program fee. Laundry facilities and internet access are available but may require extra payment. Campus staff will be available 24 hours a day.

Course Logistics
Move-in day for our August 2023 program is August 7th. Please arrange to arrive at your designated residential college between 10am-12pm on the day to allow ample time to move in.
If you live close to the University of Cambridge, you are welcome to drive a private vehicle or use local public transport. Otherwise, shuttles and buses will be available at Heathrow Airport (London) to transport students to the University of Cambridge. More details will be sent to admitted students closer to the program start date.
Move-out day for our August 2023 program is August 18th. Buses will be available to take students to Heathrow Airport (London). Students who live close to Cambridge can take a private vehicle or use local public transport.

STREAM A

Aug 07 - Aug 18

2 weeks

Residential

$4850

August 2023 application dates:
Priority application: 11:59 pm GMT, April 15th, 2023
Regular application: 11:59 pm GMT, May 31st, 2023

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You will receive an email notification when your admissions decision is available.

Tuition covers tuition, housing, and meals, but travel between your home and Oxford or Cambridge is not covered. The program fee includes:
All lectures, seminars, and other academic activities
Evening team-based activities
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the college’s dining hall or cafeteria
Certificate of Completion
Internet access

Tuition can be paid by Debit or Credit Card payment, or international Internet Banking via Flywire for foreign currencies (currencies other than the British Pound).
There is a £1,000 non-refundable deposit for all programs.
Full payment of the course fee (unless financial aid is applied for and offered) is required at least 90 days before the start of the program.

Financial Aid

Oxbridge Summer Scholars offers financial aid for all students with demonstrated financial needs. Families experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to apply for financial aid. Any documents you submit will be kept confidential.
Oxbridge Summer Scholars is proud to be one of the only summer schools in the United Kingdom that provide need-based financial aid to both domestic and international students.
To apply for financial aid, please email your parent/guardian’s most recent tax return, employment status (payslip or letter from employer), and a one-page Statement of Need (SoN) explaining your financial need and challenging circumstances to [email protected] by our application deadlines.
Students applying for need-based financial aid MUST apply for financial aid at the same time as they apply for a place in the program, as there are no later opportunities after admissions decisions are released to request financial aid.