Application and Fees Summer School at Oxford | 2025

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 Summer School at Oxford!

The Summer Programme at Oxford Frontiers in Economics is unique in that it is designed specifically for university students and aspiring young professionals in the field of economics, business and governmental studies. The programme provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the challenging issues involving government economic policy, monetary and fiscal policy, the banking system in the post-2008 world, and policies to create sustainable, stable and inclusive economic growth and prosperity. We are confident that the rewards from completing the programme will be substantial. These will be derived, not only from an enhancement of your understanding of most important and challenging issues on central banking, but also from the development of a strong network of senior international contacts at the programme.

We are pleased to introduce you personally to a leading group of experts who will present and engage with you on the programme during the week. Expert presenters include the known economic historian Professor Avner Offer,Chichele Professor in Economic History, All Souls College, University of Oxford, the most famous monetary economist of the past half-century, Professor Charles Goodhart (LSE), founding member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee and a leading central bank and monetary economics expert, Sir David Hendry,the world’s leading econometrician who pioneered the scientific “general to specific” methodology in econometrics and who is Professor Emeritus and Director at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. Furthermore, you will have ample opportunity to engage with Professor Richard A. Werner, Professor of Economics and Banking, who originally proposed a new monetary policy in 1995 called “Quantitative Easing” and who empirically proved that a bank creates new money when it extends a loan. Professor Werner is also known as a market forecaster and astute investment strategist and will analyse the present economic situation. Furthermore, participants will be able to meet a rising economic star, Dr Plamen Ivanov, Associate Professor at a number of universities with work on the varieties of capitalism. You will have the chance to meet these leading lights, discuss with them, benefit from their insights – and often join them for lunch or dinner during the Programme.

You can sign up for the teaching sessions at the beginning of September – from Monday, 25 August 2025 till Friday, 29 August 2025. The indicative programme is set out below.

You can find out more about the Faculty delivering the Summer School at Oxford by following this page.

You can find out more about the Programme Venues by following this page.

You can find out more about the the Extracurriculum Activities by following this page.

Programme Fees & What is Included

Program Fee: The program fee for the Oxford Summer School is £2,750.

What is Included in the Programme Fee?

This fee covers the comprehensive educational experience and various amenities throughout the program. Included in the Program Fee:

Bed and Breakfast (B&B) at an Oxford College. The program fee includes accommodation in authentic and convenient student housing within the University of Oxford. Enjoy a pleasant and secure environment during your stay. Have breakfast where Oxford students also take their meals.
Lunch and dinner at Linacre College. As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to attend a special welcome dinner at the prestigious Linacre College. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow participants, faculty members, and staff in a convivial setting.
Enrolment and guided tour at the Bodleian Library. Receipt of Bodleian Membership Card, which serves as your temporary membership of the University of Oxford
Teaching Materials. All necessary teaching materials, including course handouts, lecture notes, and related study materials, will be provided to you throughout the program. These resources will support your learning and ensure you have everything you need to make the most of your educational experience.
Excursion to Blenheim Palace (near Woodstock) by minibus and
Celebratory final dinner.

Application Process

Please complete the application/registration form below with accurate and up-to-date information and submit it to richard.werner@linacre.ox.ac.uk by the end of Saturday, 3 August 2025.

Travel arrangements are not included in the programme, but local accommodation and catering is included, with accommodation beginning on 24 August and ending on 30 August 2025, and catering beginning with breakfast on 24 August 2025 and ending with breakfast on 30 August 2025.

If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact ivanov@arbe.org.uk and admissions@arbe.org.uk .

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Oxford Summer School, where knowledge meets opportunity!