About Us

Studying in Oxford means becoming part of a centuries-old academic tradition - but it also means discovering a vibrant, modern student city full of ideas, culture, and opportunity. 

A terraced street of shops appears on a sunny day, with the Opera cafe in the foreground - a cute independent cafe that serves delicious treats.
Jericho is a short walk from St Michael’s Hall and has a number of independent shops and cafes.

About Middlebury-CMRS Oxford

Based in Oxford at St Michael’s Hall and academically connected with Keble College, the programme offers a close-knit environment where you’ll enjoy access to the wider intellectual and cultural life of the university city.

A little background

The Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS) was founded in 1975 with a simple goal: to give students an immersive humanities experience in Oxford. Over time it developed a strong reputation for thoughtful teaching, rich academic resources, and a distinctive approach to studying abroad.

In 2014, CMRS joined the Middlebury Schools Abroad network. This expanded the academic scope beyond medieval and renaissance studies to a wider range of humanities subjects, languages, and some social sciences - while keeping the personalised, academically focused atmosphere that students value.

What your experience can include

Expect a balance of independence, academic challenge, and community support:

  • Small, discussion-focused courses taught by Oxford-connected scholars
  • Associate membership at Keble College and access to outstanding libraries
  • A friendly programme community alongside the broader Oxford student experience
  • Cultural events, excursions, and plenty of opportunities to explore the UK

Many students find they leave Oxford not only with stronger academic skills, but also with greater confidence, independence, and a lasting connection to the city.

A stag pauses for a moment in front of Broadway Tower, an old folly located in Worcestershire.
Broadway Tower, an 18th century folly in nearby Worcestershire.

M-CMRS is closely supervised by an academic board of college and university faculty in both the US and UK, to ensure that academic standards promote integration of students into the Oxford environment.

Middlebury-CMRS is part of the Middlebury College UK Trust, a charitable non-profit-making company.