Cambridge University & London

Why you'll love our Cambridge University and London Program

London is calling, as royalty and history come to life. Cambridge University is in the heart of the British countryside, located only 65 miles from London. It is the perfect home base for exploring famous castles, abbeys, gardens, palaces – and two of the top universities in the world.

At Summer Discovery Cambridge, we help you prepare for your transition from high school to college. Our pre-college study abroad program combines academics, athletics and sightseeing to give high school students a great introduction to college, in addition to learning about the way of life in London.

During our 30-year partnership with Murray Edwards College at the University of Cambridge, we have provided incredible summer experiences for thousands of students from numerous high schools. Summer Discovery students come from 44 states and over 70 countries. This summer, join us and create long-lasting friendships with students from all over the world.

A day in the life

There is a lot going on at Cambridge University. Dive in head first and get the full experience of what a day in the life of a Cambridge University student is like.

• 8.30am On your way to class, head to the Dome Dining Hall where you can enjoy a traditional English breakfast with eggs, hash browns, yogurt, and even grilled tomatoes.
• 9.30am Grab your notebook and pen (or your laptop) and don’t be late for class.
• 12.00pm What’s one great thing about college? Long lunch breaks. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in town with friends, catch up on homework, or relax in the courtyard.
• 1.30pm Back to class, but not always in the classroom. Many classes take field trips around Cambridge to museums, local businesses, and art galleries.
• 3.00pm Your summer, your way. Sign up for the activities you want to do. Choose from sports, shopping, museums, and more.
• 6.00pm Dinner time. Enjoy dinner at the Dome Dining Hall, an architecturally unique dining facility. We really like the dessert bar.
• 7.00pm Movies. Shakespeare Plays. Dance Clubs. Karaoke Night. You will never forget the memories you make with your friends in Cambridge.
• 11.00pm Enjoy a pizza, watch a movie, or play video games in the lounge. After a full day, it’s nice to relax with friends.

Arrival and departure days

You must arrive and depart on the specified arrival and departure days only. If this is not possible, you must arrive the day after arrival day or depart the day before departure day. There are no rooms available at our residence hall outside of the dates of the program.

3 week program: Arrive Saturday, July 7, depart Saturday July 28
4 week program: Arrive Saturday, July 7, depart Friday, August 3

Booking Travel

It is recommended that all students from North America take our group flight booked by Musiker Travel, our travel agency. This chaperoned flight departs the US from New York’s Kennedy Airport (JFK) on July 6 and arrives in London on July 7. Connecting flight arrangements will be booked at your request. 

If you live outside of North America, you will receive instructions for making your own travel arrangements.  

Airport Transfers

Summer Discovery provides escorted transfers ONLY from/to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for $95 each way. Escorted transfers are only available on designated arrival and departure days. We meet you at baggage claim or outside customs for international flights, and assist with your departure.