Study abroad this summer at Cambridge with IFSA
Cambridge
, England

University of Cambridge, Pembroke College Summer

Program Overview

Challenge yourself academically this summer at one of the best universities in the world. Study alongside international students in tutorials led by Cambridge faculty. You’ll have the chance to learn independently, pursue your interests, and deepen your knowledge of your discipline.

Details at a Glance

Application deadline

Summer: Feb. 1

Minimum GPA

3.20

Credit load

12

Housing

Residence Hall/Dormitory

Instruction language

English

Prerequisites

None

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Academics

Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database—if the University of Cambridge, Pembroke College Summer program is preapproved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.

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’s 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 Pembroke College, visit the summer catalog.

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).

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

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) year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.

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

Visa Requirement
Not required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. A visa may be required if you are a citizen of another country.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.

Excursions

Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.
Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As a result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.
  • Windsor and Eton: Roughly half an hour by train from London, the beautiful Berkshire towns of Windsor and Eaton occupy opposite sides of the Thames. There’s no shortage of history here, with Windsor Castle—an imposing architectural study, built by Norman the Conqueror and now a residence for the British Royal family—and Eton College—a prestigious all-boys public school with a long list of famous alums.
  • London’s Southbank Walk and Borough Market. Wander the River Thames then nosh on fish and chips, Thai curry, and more­—there are hundreds of produce and street food stalls to choose from. Soak up some history as you refuel—food markets have stood here since the Middle Ages.
  • Get to know the real London with Unseen Tours. No one knows London like the locals. Explore the East End’s Brick Lane—known for its street art and multicultural heritage—or the West End’s Covenant Garden—once orchard garden for Westminster Abbey, now home of theatre, opera, shopping, and food galore.
  • Shakespeare’s Globe: In London’s Southbank, travel back to 1599 and explore what’s arguably the world’s most famous theatre. Along the way, learn about Shakespeare and the history of this legendary open-air structure.
  • Buckingham Palace. On the bucket list for countless UK visitors, here’s your chance to see the majestic London home of British monarchs since Queen Victoria in 1837. (Look for the Royal Standard’s yellow, red and blue squares that signify the king is in residence.)
  • Thames River Boat Cruise. Get a perspective on London you can’t find from land. See why England’s longest river has long been a vital link for trade and transport as you take in icons like Big Ben, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, the House of Parliament, and the London Eye, and more, depending on route.
  • 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

Meals

Some Included

Details

Located close to the city center, students live in college accommodation in single study bedrooms. All students will have access to shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, as well as common rooms and other college amenities within walking distance. Included in the program are meal points for breakfast and one additional meal per weekday, or 10 meals per week. You can spend this credit how and when you like. If you use all of your points before the end of the summer, you can pay for meals using a credit or debit card.

Dates and Fees

Term

Term begins

Term ends

Program costs

Application deadline

Summer 2024

Early July 2024

Mid-August 2024

$11,950 (estimated)

Feb. 1, 2024

Term

Summer 2024

Term begins

Early July 2024

Term ends

Mid-August 2024

Program costs

$11,950 (estimated)

Application deadline

Feb. 1, 2024

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Kevin Cañas

Kevin Cañas

Admissions Counselor

Kevin Cañas

Kevin Cañas

Prearrival Counselor

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