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University of Cambridge, Pembroke College Summer

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Program Overview

CHALLENGE YOURSELF AT CAMBRIDGE鈥橲 THIRD-OLDEST COLLEGE

Join students from all over the world for tutorials led by Cambridge faculty and traditions that date back to 1347. In your downtime, take advantage of plentiful opportunities to explore Cambridge, punting on the River Cam, and browsing at Market Square. Plus, there鈥檚 time to go farther afield to get to know England鈥檚 rich history and iconic places, from London鈥檚 Borough Market to Shakespeare鈥檚 Globe Theatre.听听

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Summer: Feb. 15

Minimum GPA

3.20

Credit load

12

Housing

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Single Room Option

Instruction language

English

Language prerequisites

None

Visa required?

Not in most cases. Learn more.

Academics

The Pembroke College summer program is renowned for rigorous and intellectually challenging courses. Lectures are capped at 30 students with seminar groups limited to 15 students.

The program offers classes that reflect both Cambridge鈥檚 strengths and the intellectual interests of the instructors who develop the classes. Each one is designed to be challenging but accessible, and most have no entry requirements.

Select three classes from the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economics, Business, Finance, and Management
  • Science and Mathematics
  • Social Sciences

To view available courses at听Pembroke College, visit the听.

If you are admitted to this program but later decide to withdraw, you must do so by March 10. You will be charged the entire program fee if you fail to withdraw before this date.

Please review all your syllabi and course materials when you are registering for classes (both prearrival and on-site).

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New country, new way of learning!

Here鈥檚 what to expect the University of Cambridge, Pembroke College:

  • More emphasis on independent learning. The university recommends completing 10 hours of independent study for each academic credit you seek.
  • More advanced instruction and work than you鈥檇 find in a class at the same level in the United States. Because most English university degrees are three-year programs, students gain specialized knowledge faster here.
  • Students have a more personal relationship with professors due to the supervision system. Outside of supervisions, it鈥檚 common to connect with more junior faculty members.
  • Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments.
  • Full access to the university鈥檚 robust academic support system and resources, including an assigned advisor for academic support. 91制片厂 local staff are also available for individual help.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

  • You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
  • You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
  • You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.
  • The program is competitive. While Cambridge accepts students with GPA 3.2 or above, they advise that students with a GPA over 3.5 have the strongest chance of admission.
  • Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your 91制片厂 Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letters
Your application to this program will require one (1) academic letter of recommendation on home institution letterhead.

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Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There鈥檚 no extra fee to participate in these optional outings鈥攅verything is included in your program fee.
Below are a selection of activities and excursions from previous terms; options may vary for your program. Due to the seasonal nature of many of program activities, we cannot guarantee a specific activity or excursion will be available in a given term or program.
  • Women鈥檚 History in Cambridge Tour: This tour covers the key role Cambridge played in education for women and women鈥檚 suffrage, as well as considering some of the tremendous women who have been associated with the city. Some key highlights areas include Millie Fawcett鈥檚 house, Newnham College, Senate House, and Market Square. You will find out how things have changed since women were first admitted to the University of Cambridge 150 years ago.
  • London鈥檚 Southbank Walk and Borough Market:听Wander the River Thames then nosh on fish and chips, Thai curry, and more颅鈥攖here are hundreds of produce and street food stalls to choose from. Soak up some history as you refuel鈥攆ood markets have stood here since the Middle Ages.
  • Buckingham Palace:听On the bucket list for countless UK visitors, here鈥檚 your chance to see the majestic London home of British monarchs since Queen Victoria in 1837. (Look for the Royal Standard鈥檚 yellow, red and blue squares that signify the king is in residence.)
  • Independence Day BBQ: You may be in the UK, but you can still celebrate the fabulous U.S. Independence Day with a festive get-together and meal.

Housing and Meals

Housing

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Single Room Option

Meals

Some Included

Details

All students live in either Pembroke College on-site single rooms or in the college鈥檚 off-site central townhouse residences.

Some accommodations feature modern spaces and extra amenities such as private bathrooms that warrant higher rent. Students who are placed in more expensive housing incur additional charges to cover these costs.听

  • On-Site Rooms. Single rooms with shared bathrooms. Cambridge has many old buildings, which means room size varies. Bed sheets and towels provided. Halls have kitchenettes with microwave, toaster, kettle, and basic utensils.
  • City Centre Townhouse. Pembroke offers traditional residential townhouses in the city center which house a small number of students per house. Located on quiet residential streets, these houses are usually Victorian or Edwardian in style, feature single bedrooms with shared bathrooms, and are an attractive alternative to living within the Pembroke College grounds. Bed sheets and towels provided.
  • Meals:听Your program fee includes 8 meals a week at Pembroke College Dining Hall. Beyond that, you can purchase additional meals at the dining hall, or explore other options in town.听听
  • Commute: Student housing is close to Pembroke College with easy walking or cycling distance to class (Cambridge is a bike-friendly city). Local buses are another easy option.
  • Nearby:听The Backs (a pretty greenspace along the River Cam). Market Square. Cambridge University Library. ADC Theatre.听

Dates and Fees

Term
Term begins
Term ends
Program costs
Application deadline
Summer 2027
Mid July 2027
Late Aug. 2027
$14,175 (estimated)
February 15, 2027

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Jasmine Di Diego

Enrollment Counselor