Join OSP's International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School in Oxford
On the final morning, you’ll stand before a room of Scholars representing nations not your own, defending a position you’ve spent nine days learning to hold. The crisis is live. The clock is running. The resolution turns on what you say next.
Key Features
- Built on WEF 2030 Skills
- Project-based learning
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Earn 8 UCAS points
WEF Employment Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Empathy and Active Listening
- Resilience, Flexibility and Agility
Designed around the core skills identified by the World Economic Forum as essential for 2030.
- Build a strong understanding of international relations, diplomacy, and global affairs.
- Analyse major global challenges through political, economic, and cultural perspectives.
- Develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills while exploring careers in international policy and governance.
- Prepare through introductory readings and guided learning materials.
- Explore key concepts in tutor-led sessions using real-world case studies and contemporary global issues.
- Apply learning through simulations, debates, negotiations, research projects, presentations, and academic discussion.
- Study in an academically rigorous summer programme alongside ambitious students from around the world.
- Learn from expert tutors while exploring real-world global challenges through research, debate, and collaboration.
- Strengthen your university profile, experience campus life, and build an international network of future leaders.
Fourteen days. Thinking globally. Leading confidently.
Study alongside ambitious students from around the world, learn from expert tutors, and tackle real global challenges through policy analysis, negotiation, and debate while strengthening your university profile.
Understand the system
Build a strong grounding in international relations, diplomacy, and global affairs, then read major challenges through political, economic, and cultural lenses.
Sharpen the thinking
Learn to analyse world events with clarity and nuance, weighing competing interests, assessing evidence, and navigating complex geopolitical challenges.
Apply it under pressure
Test your judgement in realistic diplomatic scenarios, negotiating solutions, responding to crises, and making strategic decisions under time constraints.
Nine teaching days.
One summit.
International Relations & Global Affairs
The map, the actors, and the rules everyone claims to follow.
Power, National Interest & Foreign Policy
Why states act, and how to read the interest behind the statement.
Diplomacy, Negotiation & Statecraft
Where to hold firm, where to trade, and how to read the person across the table.
Global Institutions & Multilateral Cooperation
How the UN, blocs, and treaties move, and where they stall.
Conflict, Security & Crisis Management
Decisions under pressure with the clock running, then defend the calls you made.
Economics, Trade & Globalisation
Run a full trade exercise and find the leverage inside a deal.
Culture, Soft Power & Public Diplomacy
How narrative and media move opinion before any vote is cast.
Contemporary Global Challenges
Apply the whole toolkit to a live issue that has no clean answer.
Final Diplomacy Summit & Presentations
Present your nation's position, field challenges live, and help broker the resolution in front of an audience.
“The experience at OSP played a pivotal role in shaping my future, inspiring me to pursue a career in my chosen course. The Career Exploration day didn’t just impact my life, it changed it, setting me on a passionate and committed path.”
Theory into practice
Diplomatic Simulation
Policy Research Project
Top Up With Career Exploration
A first step toward a serious path
Diplomacy & Foreign Service
Government & Think Tanks
Human Rights & Law
International Organisations
Taught by academics & practitioners
Dr. Cristiana Tisca
AI & ProgrammingPost-Doctoral Researcher in Neuroimaging at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford
Dr. Waqas Kamal
EngineeringResearch Fellow at University of Oxford DPhil in Engineering Science
Dr. Nick Dickinson
PoliticsBingham Fellow in Constitutional Studies, University of Oxford
Juliana Choi
MedicineDPhil Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics University of Oxford
Dr. Daryna Dvornichenko
LawBritish Academy Researcher At Risk and Visiting Research Fellow at Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford
Abbey Palmer
EnglishMSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition, University of Oxford
Oxford is the stage, not the point
Oxford Walking Tours
Blenheim Palace
Debating at the Oxford Union
Flying Lessons
Rowing on the Thames
Graduation
Punting on the River Cherwell
Cultural Night
Excursion to London
River Cruise
OSP's Got TalentStudy in an academically rigorous summer programme alongside ambitious students from around the world.
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The Oxford Scholars Programme offers the NCFE Level 3 Award in Higher Studies, giving 8 UCAS points and adding weightage to your university application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School at OSP?
Can high school students study International Relations at Oxford?
What is a diplomatic simulation?
A diplomatic simulation is an interactive activity where Scholars assume the roles of diplomats representing different countries or organizations. In these simulations, Scholars negotiate, collaborate, and debate on real-world international issues, mirroring the diplomatic processes used by governments and global organizations. This hands-on format provides Scholars with practical experience in international relations and diplomacy.
Who can attend the Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School at OSP?
It is an International Relations Summer School, open to students aged 14–18 who are passionate about global politics, international law, and diplomacy. Whether you are considering a career in politics, international law, or international organizations, this programme provides a comprehensive introduction to diplomacy and global governance, offering valuable insights into the world of international relations.
How can the Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School at OSP help with university applications?
Our Oxford Summer School for International Relations & Diplomacy will enhance your university applications by demonstrating your commitment to studying international relations and global politics. The course provides practical experience in diplomacy, global policy analysis, and conflict resolution, showcasing your intellectual curiosity and readiness for university-level studies in political science, international relations, or law. Scholars also receive letters of recommendation from Oxford tutors, adding academic credibility to their applications.
Do I need prior knowledge of international relations to attend the Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School at OSP?
No prior knowledge is required. The summer school is designed for Scholars with varying levels of experience, from complete beginners to those with a strong interest in the field. The curriculum provides foundational knowledge of international relations and equips all Scholars with the necessary tools to succeed in this field.
How can the Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School at OSP benefit my future career?
How do I apply for the Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School at OSP?
To apply, visit the application page and complete the online application form. Submit all required documents, including academic transcripts and a personal statement. After reviewing applications, successful candidates will be notified with further details about their acceptance.
What is the cost of attending the Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School at OSP?
The total cost of our Oxford International Relations & Diplomacy Summer School includes tuition, accommodation, meals, and all excursions and activities. Scholarships and financial aid options are available to support students from diverse financial backgrounds. Please check our fee page for detailed pricing information and funding options.
