300+
Our appointment process is rigorous, and requires every tutor to have at least 300 hours of teaching experience.
4.82/5
Average overall satisfaction rating from our most recent global programme organised by our team
100%
Proportion of our tutors who studied at Oxford or Cambridge
Oxford Summer Programme
Spend two weeks in Oxford, living in Oxford University accommodation and studying in historic college facilities, taught exclusively by Oxford and Cambridge academics. Through Oxford-style tutorials and a supervised research project with written feedback and a reference, students leave with compelling academic evidence that strengthens applications to the UK’s top universities.
Why our programmes?
Many short courses trade on reputation while neglecting the practices that make rigorous learning possible. In Oxford, that often means no tutorial teaching at all, or tutors who have not themselves been trained within it. The result can be stimulating, but it is rarely sustained, and it seldom gives students the kind of attention that turns interest into real progress.
We therefore set a deliberately high standard for those who teach on our programmes. Having studied at Oxford or Cambridge matters, but it is not sufficient on its own. Our academic team includes doctoral researchers, postdoctoral fellows and professors who teach undergraduates and are closely involved in the admissions process, including the assessment of applications and the awarding of offers. Alongside them, we appoint exceptional graduates with a record of unusual achievement.
Just as important is how that expertise is used. We keep tutor to student ratios low so that teaching can be shaped around the individual, with clear feedback and steady expectations. This method has helped students from around the world to secure offers at top UK universities, improve academic grades, and approach demanding work with greater confidence.
Reflections and perspectives
"My daughter was offered a place to study Land Economy at the University of Cambridge. She worked closely with her tutor to prepare for both the admissions interview and the Land Economy entrance exam (TSA). Her average practice score improved from the mid-50s to 86 in the real exam thanks to his coaching."
Parent of client; received Cambridge offer
Reflections and perspectives
“The programme opened my mind to possibilities I hadn’t considered. I’ve even started a Rhodes Scholar application, and my tutor helped me get real clarity on whether to pursue business or medicine.”
Tyler Roberts, student in previous Oxford Summer Programme organised by OGC team
Reflections and perspectives
“My favourite part about the summer program by far has to be the opportunity to be able to discuss with teachers on a more personal level, individual to each student. They have truly been more like mentors than anything. I especially appreciated how independent learning is highlighted really well. Moreover, you do get to pick up right where you left off in the next session as well, which is really good for adaptive learning. Debating at the Oxford Union was a huge step for my confidence and self-portrayal.”
Yazan Mufti, student in previous Oxford Summer Programme organised by OGC team
Reflections and perspectives
“My favourite part of the summer program was going around Oxford University and looking at the different campuses. What I enjoyed the most about the tutorials was how personalised it was and how tailored they were towards me.”
Achille Pinello, student in previous Oxford Summer Programme organised by OGC team
Reflections and perspectives
"I have been impressed with the commitment of Oxford Global Courses to maintaining the highest standards of teaching and mentorship … I believe strongly in their mission, and I am delighted to support their efforts to share the Oxford experience with students around the world"
President, Oxford Union Society, Michaelmas Term 2025
Reflections and perspectives
Admissions tutors look for “the ability to think critically, reason analytically, and use language accurately and effectively.”
University of Oxford
Reflections and perspectives
"My son received outstanding preparation for the LNAT. The lessons focused on critical thinking – understanding problems, spotting assumptions, and drawing precise conclusions – as well as persuasive essay writing across a range of topics. Thanks to this support, he scored highly on the test and secured a place to study Law at Oxford".
Parent of client; received Oxford offer
Reflections and perspectives
"My son was struggling with IB Maths AA HL and worried that a 5 would limit his university options. His tutor helped him tackle higher-level questions creatively, moving beyond memorising formulas. With that support, he achieved a 7."
Parent of client; son is studying Medicine at the University of Chicago
Reflections and perspectives
"My daughter went from a 4 to a 6 in IB Economics, thanks to her tutor’s clear teaching and exam guidance, which opened the door to her dream university."
Parent of client
Our mission
Our mission is to bring world-class education to students across the globe, and to do so through teaching that is serious, practical, and humane. We treat teaching as the foundation, not an add-on. It is the means by which students upskill, gain confidence in their thinking, and learn to perform under pressure.
We support ambitious students pursuing highly competitive routes, including entry to leading UK universities, by training the academic skills that selection processes actually reward. But we also offer shorter courses designed for practical life, focusing on writing, communication, leadership, and the critical soft skills that carry across disciplines and careers. Equally important are subject-based courses that deepen knowledge in key areas, so students can apply what they learn in their schools, workplaces, and local communities.
Whether programmes are delivered in Oxford, internationally, or online, the commitment is the same. We hold ourselves to the highest teaching standards we can offer, and we measure success by what students can do at the end that they could not do at the beginning.
Our academic team
Our team is built around professors, academics, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral students from Oxford and Cambridge, many of whom teach Oxford undergraduates and postgraduates and are deeply familiar with admissions processes at top universities. Each brings over 300 hours of tutoring experience each, with subject specialists covering the full range of disciplines offered at Oxford and Cambridge. Meet our academic team, who will provide personalised guidance and mentorship at every stage of your or your child’s academic journey.
Wolfson College, Oxford
Dr. Marc Ventresca is Associate Professor of Strategic Management at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Fellow of Wolfson College. His work focuses on the commercialisation of Low Earth Orbit space, innovation strategy and ecosystems, the economic sociology of emerging markets among others. At Oxford Global Courses, he contributes to lecturing on business management and finance.
Somerville College, Oxford
Dr. Kate Roll is an Associate Professor at UCL and a former Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. Her teaching career began at Oxford, where she lectured in Empirical Politics at Somerville College and in General Management at Lady Margaret Hall, drawing on the university’s distinctive tutorial method. She later developed the Technology for Impact elective at Saïd Business School, which examined how digital technologies can address complex global challenges, and she continues to co-convene the Innovation Strategy module. Kate’s writing on teaching has appeared in The Guardian and Times Higher Education, and she was nominated for Oxford’s Most Outstanding Lecturer award in 2018 as well as the UCL Student Choice Awards. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. At Oxford Global Courses, she delivers seminars on UK university applications, with a particular focus on applying to Oxford, as well moral markets and business innovation strategy.
Kellogg College, Oxford
Dr. Kubilay Ahmet Küçük is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford and a former researcher at ETH Zurich. His work focuses on trusted and confidential computing, secure remote execution, and building privacy-preserving systems for modern cloud and IoT environments. Alongside his research, Ahmet has extensive experience tutoring computer science and supporting students in both theoretical and applied computing. At Oxford Global Courses, he teaches on cybersecurity, systems security, and the governance of emerging technologies.
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Dr. Hannie Lawlor is Associate Professor in Modern Spanish Literature and Film, and Fellow and Tutor in Spanish at Lady Margaret Hall. Her research focuses on women’s autobiographical practices in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with a particular interest in comparative work across languages, cultures, and media. She delivers seminars on UK university applications, clarifying what admissions tutors are looking for and how students can present their academic case.
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Dr. Stefan Kluzek is a clinician–scientist at the University of Oxford, where he lectures in Medicine and conducts research on knee injuries, osteoarthritis and the metabolic factors that shape long-term joint health. He completed his DPhil on developing new methods to detect early inflammatory change in osteoarthritis. At Oxford Global Courses, he delivers seminars on the Oxbridge and UK university application process.
Saïd Business School, Oxford
Dr. Oğuz Karasu is a postdoctoral economist at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, affiliated with the Oxford Space Initiative, where he researches the emerging space economy and high-growth, technology-driven industries. At Oxford Global Courses, he lectures in Economics, with a particular focus on the space economy and innovation-led industries, helping students connect economic theory with real-world transformations in business and technology.
Exeter College, Oxford
Fantin Lowenstein is completing doctoral reserach at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, affiliated with Exeter College. He explores the role of elevated phenylalanine on cardiovascular health, focusing on metabolism, redox-signalling, and vascular physiology. At Oxford Global Courses, he tutors Medicine and contributes seminars on cardiovascular science, physiology, and life-sciences topics informed by his cutting-edge research.
Regents Park College, Oxford
Israr Khan is a law tutor at Oxford University. His research focuses on investor-state resolution in the Global South. While completing his law PhD at Oxford, he was elected President of the Oxford Union, and won numerous awards for advocacy, including the Jessup International Law Competition. Israr teaches law to undergraduates and postgraduates at Oxford University. He has also organised and directed numerous Oxford summer programmes for many years.
Brasenose College, Oxford
Dr. Aftab Mallick is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford as well as the Oxford Centre for Global History. His work examines global capitalism, financial systems, and the political economy of South Asia across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. At Oxford University, Aftab tutors both undergraduates and postgraduates studying History. At Oxford Global Courses, he tutors world history.
Merton College, Oxford
Mihai Vasile earned a First-Class Master’s degree in Physics from Merton College, Oxford, and is now completing doctoral research using advanced optical sensing techniques to study neuroreceptor systems with single-molecule precision. A former International Physics Olympiad competitor at age 15, Mihai tutors in Physics and Mathematics at Oxford Global Courses and is a dedicated mentor committed to helping students reach their full potential.
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Nathan Weiner is an M&A Investment Banking Associate at J.P. Morgan. He studied Economics and History at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, as well as at Northwestern University. At Oxford, he was involved in mentoring and academic support for students in economics and related subjects, and at Oxford Global Courses he teaches Economics and Business, drawing on his practical experience in finance and market analysis.
Trinity College, Cambridge
Barty Wardell studied Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, ranking in the top 10% his year. While at Cambridge, he served as Co-President of Cambridge University Spaceflight, a student society that designs and launches high-powered rockets. He is now CEO of Vividata, an AI consulting firm that builds tailored machine-learning solutions for global businesses. At Oxford Global Courses, he teaches engineering.
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Danial Hussain graduated from Oxford with a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. He served as President of the Oxford Students’ Union, where he authored ‘The College Disparity Report’, which highlighted systemic inequalities within Oxford. It led to national media coverage in The Times with over 3,000 signatures on our Open Letter. At Oxford Global Courses, he tutors any of Politics, Economics, and Philosophy.
Hertford College, Oxford
Akshay is an AI product leader and Oxford MBA graduate, where he served as Co-Chair of the Technology Oxford Business Network. His work sits at the intersection of AI, product strategy, and cloud systems, helping teams turn ideas into scalable, human-centred products. Before Oxford, he studied at Yale and gained experience across global technology and product roles. At Oxford Global Courses, he contributes to sessions on AI strategy, digital product innovation, and the future of intelligent systems.
Christ Church, Oxford
Bob Sira Sira is an engineer at Microsoft and a postgraduate Software Engineering student at Christ Church, University of Oxford. At Microsoft, he works within the Cloud and AI division, contributing to the development of the Windows Server operating system. Alongside his work at Microsoft, Bob has built a range of applications and websites for multiple organisations. Bob is also an experienced tutor, teaching computer science.
St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford
Aleksander Krużewski read Economics and Management at the University of Oxford. He later completed master’s study at HEC Paris and Yale University, and worked as a Research Assistant at HEC on a finance project examining the Federal Home Loan Bank System’s effect on excess risk taking. He is COO and Co-Founder of Vividata, where he helps Fortune 500 companies apply AI in practical, measurable ways. At Oxford Global Courses, he teaches Business and Entrepreneurship and Economics, and delivers lectures on AI.