“IFSA allowed us to have so much independence and flexibility, which allowed us to engage with the local culture and explore the city right from the start.”
Application Deadline
FALL : January 15
SPRING : January 15
SPRING : January 15
Min. gpa for consideration
3.70 GPA
Typical credit load
12 - 24
Housing
Residence Hall/Dormitory
Language of instruction
English
Language Prerequisite
None
About University of Oxford, Hertford College Partnership
Centrally located Hertford College is one of Oxford's oldest colleges, but it has not let its history hold it back from embracing the modern. One of the first colleges to go co-educational in 1974, Hertford continues to welcome a diverse student body.
Academics at University of Oxford, Hertford College Partnership
Courses
Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the Oxford Hertford College Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.
View Hertford College's list of available subjects on their Visiting Students page.
Students take one primary (major) and one secondary (minor) tutorial every term. Students are not permitted to receive extra credit by taking two primary tutorials in one term. Butler University will award students 8 U.S. semester credit hours for each primary tutorial and 4 U.S. semester credit hours for each secondary tutorial. No credit will be awarded for additional work undertaken even if the Oxford College approves it.
Butler University will issue 12 U.S. semester credit hours for the Michaelmas (fall) term, 24 U.S. semester credit hours for the Hilary/Trinity (spring) two-term program and 36 U.S. semester credit hours for the academic year at Oxford.
Science and math students may be required to attend University lectures or to take one or more short tutorials. Regardless of the number of tutorials or lectures required, science students will earn the same number of credits (12 U.S. semester credit hours per term) as other students.
Please review all your syllabi and course materials when you are registering for classes (both pre-arrival and on-site). Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee that is disclosed in the syllabus or first meeting of class. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.
Early Start
IFSA students studying at Hertford College for the fall term arrive early (September 1) for a September Seminar in humanities. This month-long option helps students better understand the Oxford system in advance of the Michaelmas (fall) term, and it also awards an additional 4 U.S. semester credit hours for the fall. Participants live in Hertford housing during the September Seminar and throughout the remainder of the fall term. Academic Year students can also apply for this program, though placement will be confirmed when students are accepted.
Coursework in the seminar will be interdisciplinary within the humanities and include Oxford faculty from classics, English literature and modern languages. Students will attend a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-on-Avon, as well as excursions to review primary source materials at various Oxford locations. Assessment will include a final research essay related to the topics taught in the seminar.
Fall students will earn a total of 16 U.S. semester credit hours for the fall.
Course Restrictions
Your tutorial topics should be limited to no more than two subjects, and those subjects should be related. For instance, the tutors reviewing your application will look more favorably at a tutorial request form that has choices limited to politics and history departments. They would not be as impressed with a tutorial request form that lists choices in chemistry, economics and art history.
Transcript
After you return to the U.S., IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. credit 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.
EXCURSIONS
Program Activities:
Program activities are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. They are optional, but they are included in your total program fee. Activities vary each term based on availability, but previous events have included tours of the Houses of Parliament, visit to the world-famous Barbican Centre and Wembley Stadium, museum tours, and a night at the London theater.
Program Excursions:
IFSA Excursions are included in your total program fee and though these are optional, most students choose to participate. Excursions vary each term based on availability. Typically, students participate in a long weekend trip to the Lake District in the rural and mountainous northwest area of England. There you take a hiking tour, go mountain biking or gorge scrambling, take a night walk, and a canoe trip offering a look into the Viking conquest of the British Isles.
Dates and Fees
Dates and fees
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early Start: Early September 2022
Program End Date
Mid-December 2022
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$1,315
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$0
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,225
Total Estimated Costs
$4,010
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early Start: Early September 2021
Program End Date
Mid-December 2021
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
-
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$1,315
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$0
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,225
Total Estimated Costs
$4,010
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early January 2022
Program End Date
Late June 2022
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$2,430
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$0
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$2,040
Total Estimated Costs
$5,940
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Mid-January 2021
Program End Date
Late June 2021
Program FeesTuition
$32,750
Housing
$5,025
Insurance
Included
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
$37,775
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$2,430
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$0
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$2,040
Total Estimated Costs
$5,940
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early October 2021
Program End Date
Late June 2022
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
Included
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$3,745
Books and Supplies
$540
Local Transportation
$0
Visa
$660
Personal Expenses
$3,270
Total Estimated Costs
$9,415
Meet Your Program Advisor
Emma Robinson
Student Engagement Specialist
What Our Students Say
Rachel Fishman
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“The biggest thing I learned is the value of immersing oneself in a culture unlike that which you come from. Even though Australia speaks English, the culture has taught me to relax and take everything one step at a time.”
Jackson Cannon
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“I enjoyed the academic and personal freedom of my IFSA program. Being able to take whatever classes I wanted/needed in order to satisfy my requirements for major and what happened to interest me set the foundation for my study abroad experience.”
Theo Prentice
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“For two years, I have tried to manage and exist with depression and anxiety. Coming to New Zealand enlivened me and gave me the tools to function and create the life I want and need. I was able to live somewhere for the first time away from family and friends and thrive in it. It allowed me to realize my potential and ability.”
Sloan Livaccari
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“I’ve learned about the culture my family comes from, more about the world in general, and the different ways there are to simply live. Above all, I think I’ve learned a lot about myself and my behavior—how I tend to act and react in situations. I’ve also become more assertive, courageous, and confident through this experience.”
Taruni Donti
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“My IFSA program was amazing. They really do a great job making sure you adjust well and are well equipped for your time abroad.”
Cole Wilsey
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“Through IFSA, I learned to enjoy the small things in life, was able to better understand a culture different from mine, developed intellectually through independent study, and improved my Spanish.”
Wilnaphekie Taloute
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“The connections I made during my time in Scotland was the most enjoyable aspect of my IFSA study abroad abroad experience. I was able to connect with peers on the program, IFSA staff, and the local culture. Being part of the St. Andrews basketball team really facilitated my relationship with the campus and its students.”
Anne Ridenhour
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“Through my IFSA program, I volunteered at a travel startup where I initiated and developed a six-month lesson plan for the first English teaching program in a Mayan community, created a cost plan for program volunteers, and translated itineraries.”
Erin Harris
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“I enjoyed study abroad the most when I got courage to speak at my first poetry SLAM, befriend a fanzine publisher, and speak up (in my broken Spanish) in my film class. Having the courage to own who I am made me feel good.
