The University of Oxford, a world-renowned public research university and the oldest university in the English-speaking world, is composed of 44 colleges. It is the second-oldest surviving higher education institution globally. This summer program will be held at St. Antony's College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford (https://www.sant.ox.ac.uk/).
I. Program Dates
Session 1: July 16 - July 29, 2023 (2 weeks)
Session 2: July 30 - August 12, 2023 (2 weeks)
II. Program Courses
Culture, Art and Society: July 30 - August 12, 2023
Entrepreneurship, Business and Management: July 30 - August 12, 2023
Future Cities and Public Policy: July 30 - August 12, 2023
Data Science with Python: July 16 - July 29, 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
Session 1: July 16 - July 29, 2023
Session 2: July 30 - August 12, 2023
III. Study Hours and Credits
Each course includes 45 hours of face-to-face instruction and awards 6 ECTS credits.
IV. Program Content
Core Course
Interdisciplinary Lectures and Guest Sharing Sessions
Visits to Local Institutions and Enterprises
Cultural and Social Experiences: Local cultural activities in Oxford, welcome tea party, and farewell dinner.
Certificates: Upon completion, participants will receive an official transcript, a certificate of completion, and a certificate of excellence for outstanding students.
V. Program Fees
Oxford offers a £100 discount on program fees for students from partner institutions.
Course and accommodation allocations are based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Program Fees:
Tuition Fee: £1,650
Accommodation:
Twin Room: £900 per person
Standard Single Room (shared bathroom): £990
Single Ensuite (private bathroom): £1,040
Breakfast and Lunch (Monday to Friday): £240(Dinner is not included; there are many local restaurants nearby.)
Other Fees: £360 (includes visa application support, group airport transfers, local visit tickets, transportation, packed lunches, international travel insurance, and other related expenses.)
Total Fees: £3,050 - £3,190 (depending on accommodation type).Not Included: Round-trip airfare, UK visa application fees, and personal expenses.
Scholarships: Oxford University will offer scholarships to applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who demonstrate outstanding performance during the program.
VI. Eligibility
Full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students (non-graduating year).
GPA of 2.8 or above, or an average score of 70% or higher.
Good physical and mental health.
English Language Proficiency (meet one of the following):
CET-4: 425 or above
CET-6: 425 or above
IELTS: 5.5 or above
TOEFL: 80 or above
Other equivalent language scores.(Applicants without language scores must take an English proficiency test administered by the program.)
Course Requirements: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning courses have specific prerequisites.
VII. On-Campus Application Process
Undergraduate Students: Submit a completed hard copy of the "Beijing Jiaotong University Undergraduate International and Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Exchange Program Application Form" (fully completed, signed, and stamped by the college) to the International Office, Room 108.Postgraduate Students: Submit a completed hard copy of the "Beijing Jiaotong University Postgraduate International Exchange Program Application Review Form" (fully completed, signed by the advisor, and stamped by the college) to the International Office, Room 108.
Email the following electronic documents tojunluo@bjtu.edu.cn:
(1) Scanned copy of passport (if not available, apply as soon as possible)
(2) Proof of English proficiency (e.g., CET-4, CET-6, TOEFL, or IELTS scores)
(3) Academic transcript (showing GPA or average score)
(4) Program application form (read carefully, complete, print, sign, and scan)
Important Note: Participation in the program must not conflict with semester (including short semester) courses, exams, or other arrangements at BJTU.
VIII. Application Deadline and Admission Process
On-Campus Application Deadline: April 20, 2023
Admission Process: Rolling Admission (RA). Admission notifications will be sent on a rolling basis based on application time. Due to high visa application volumes and long processing times, early application is strongly recommended.
IX. Contact Information
On-Campus Contact: Teacher Luo (junluo@bjtu.edu.cn); Phone: 51682923
Oxford Contact Email: apply@oxfordstudyabroad.org.uk
