Cambridge University & London Combo

Cambridge University, founded in 1284, is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Ranked third in the world, Cambridge stands out as a center of cultural and academic excellence. Famous alumni include Charles Darwin, Prince Charles, and Sacha Baron-Cohen. With its ideal location just north of London, Cambridge is the perfect setting for a pre-college program.

INTO City University London is ranked in the top 5% of world universities. It is recognized as a state-of-the-art facility for teaching, learning, enterprise, and engagement. Famous alumni include former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, CEO of the Coca-Cola Company Muhtar Kent, and BBC Correspondent Ellie Crisell. With its ideal location in the financial center of London, INTO City University London is the perfect setting for an intensive Business Academy.

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Two great campuses, one unforgettable summer

Cambridge U and London are both perfect settings for a pre-college program. Can’t choose between the two? You don’t have to. With our incredible Combo Programs, you can spend half of your summer in the countryside at Cambridge U and the other half in the city of London. Compare life on two dynamic campuses and start thinking about where you see yourself in the future.

Cambridge u AND London 4 WEEK COMBO

The best of both worlds. Start your summer at Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. After 2 awesome weeks at Cambridge U, travel with your friends to London for 2 weeks at City U London. You’re going to love the city lifestyle.

London AND Cambridge u 4 WEEK COMBO

Would you rather start your summer in the city? Try the reverse. Enjoy 2 amazing weeks in London at City U London. Next, head to Cambridge, England with your friends. Complete your summer with 2 fun-filled weeks at Cambridge U and learn why Cambridge is better than Oxford!

A typical weekday on campus

Every day on campus is unique, but here is a preview of what you can expect:

• 8.30am Wake up and head to breakfast where you can enjoy a bagel, eggs, fruit, and more on your way to class.
• 9.30am Grab your notebook and pen and don’t be late for class.
• 11.30am What’s one great thing about college? Long lunch breaks. Enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends, catch up on homework, or relax in the courtyard.
• 1.00pm Back to class, but not always in the classroom. Many classes take field trips around town to local businesses, museums, 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 a traditional British meal of Fish & Chips or Bangers & Mash, or grab a slice of pizza.
• 8.00pm Movies. Shakespeare Plays. Comedy Show. Karaoke Night. You will never forget the memories you make with your friends this summer.
• 11.00pm Enjoy a pizza, watch a movie, or play games in the lounge. After a full day, it’s nice to relax with friends in the residence hall.

Maximize your summer at 2 great universities

Make your summer twice as great. Our Combo Programs combine academics, athletics, and activities at 2 incredible universities to give high school students 2 unique pre-college experiences. There’s so much happening at Cambridge U and City U London. Click on the links below to learn about life on each campus.

Cambridge U

• Residential Life Live in Murray Edwards College, one of the 31 colleges that make up Cambridge University.
• Academics Explore your interests. Architecture. Global Business. Shakespeare. Psychology, and more.
• Activities Discover the British countryside this summer. From castles and abbeys to hidden gardens to famous Universities, every day on and off campus is action-packed.
• Sports Check out the state-of-the-art facilities at Glassworks Gym and Parkside Pools, or play a game of soccer with friends.

City U London

• Residential Life Our home in London is Unite Students Stratford One, right in London's Olympic Village.
• Academics Through the International Business Academy, learn how businesses operate in a global environment.
• Activities Buckingham Palace. Emirates Stadium. Harrods. London Eye. Spend your summer discovering everything London has to offer.
• Sports Workout at the gym, or go for a swim at the London Aquatics Centre, just one of the amazing venues built for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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.

4 week session: Arrive July 6, depart 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). 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 available on designated arrival and departure days only. We meet you outside customs, and assist with your departure.