The process can take several months, and students are recommended to apply early. Oxford University is one of the leading institutions of higher education in the world. Due to the nature of the education, students are accepted for the full academic year, which consists of three terms. Students are assigned readings and usually an essay each week that must be prepared for the next meeting. The workload for the tutorial is heavy by U.S. standards.
Students typically take two tutorials per term for a total of six tutorials per year.
An Emory student spending a year at Oxford University would normally earn a full year's worth of credit at Emory. Please consult CIPA and relevant departments to work out appropriate course equivalencies at Emory. Students at Oxford University live in the residence hall of their respective college, have meals at the college, and participate in the various extra-curricular activities organized by the college. Regular Emory tuition covers all the academic costs of the program.