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Educational Programmes at CDGA
The Centre for Dialogue and Global Affairs (CDGA) is an independent, non-profit think tank based in Oxford, UK. Our mission is to promote dialogue and provide a platform for diverse perspectives on issues of global significance.
We offer a series of educational programmes for ambitious university and high-school students worldwide. These programmes, delivered by professors and tutors at Oxford and other leading universities, extend our mission by training the next generation of thinkers. Income from these programmes supports our independent research and public events.
Participants will experience the tutorial method used at leading UK universities and engage directly with professors and tutors from Oxford and other leading universities.
Online programmes for undergraduates
8-week courses designed to complement university study and strengthen graduate applications (approx. 2 hours per week)
Subjects
Politics & International Relations · Law · Economics (more subjects possible in the future)
Format
Weekly lectures, interactive seminars, and small-group tutorials
Admissions
Rolling
Dates (adjustable)
Autume Semester — starting in mid-October
Spring Semester — starting in early March
Summer Semester — starting in early July
In-Person Summer Programmes Oxford
Intensive academic experiences in the historic setting of Oxford, for high-school and university students. Admission guidance for university or graduate studies included.
PPE Programme (high school) — Politics, Philosophy and Economics; for students exploring future study paths.
Themed Programme (university) — A multidisciplinary theme reflecting current social debates. The 2027 theme will be announced shortly.
Dates: July-August (specific dates to be settled)
Choose your format
9-day Taster Programme — 5 days of academic teaching plus 4 days of cultural visits across Oxford and London.
2-week Intensive Programme — Extended teaching, full tutorial experience, and critical-thinking training (all participants are expected to work towards getting a recommendation letter).
What participants gain
Certificate of Completion
Issued to all participants who complete the programme
Research Internships
Top alumni may be invited to become our interns or research assitants.
Letter of Recommendation
Awarded to students who demonstrate active participation and strong potential.
Experiencing tutorial system
Participants will experience the tutorial method used at leading UK universities.
Publication Opportunities
Outstanding essays from our annual essay competition may get published on our website.
Engaging with leading professors
Participants will engage directly with professors and tutors from Oxford and other leading universities.
Institutional Partnerships
We design customised programmes with schools, colleges, and universities to meet specific curriculum goals. Contact us to discuss.
Contact us
Detailed course specifications, schedules, fee structures, and application guidelines are available in our official prospectus.
info@cdga.org.uk (for general enquires)
Dr Jufang Wang, Co-Director — jufang.wang@cdga.org.uk (for institutional partnerships)
Dr Annika Ester Maresia, Head of Communications —annikaester.maresia@cdga.org.uk (for all other enquiries)
Disclaimer
Please note, these courses, while delivered mostly by Oxford professors and tutors, are organised by CDGA and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the University of Oxford.