Engineering summer schools can combine design thinking, problem solving, applied science, technology, innovation and university-style study. This hub helps students compare engineering routes before shortlisting current programmes.
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Choosing Engineering
Engineering becomes compelling when students can connect scientific ideas to real design problems. Good summer programmes create room to test, build, question and improve, alongside the theory that makes those decisions work.
Look for the right mix of practical projects, mathematics, technology and academic teaching, with a level of challenge that stretches the student without leaving them behind.
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Atlas Summer CoursesAuthentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Atlas Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse academic studies and cultural explorations at these historic universities.
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Oxford RoyaleLive and study in a historic Oxford or Cambridge college this summer. Academy Royale International’s two-week academic summer schools give students aged 12 to 18 university-style teaching in more than 20 subjects, from medicine and law to AI and film.
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Reach CambridgeTransformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportunities in Cambridge.
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Oxbridge Academic ProgramsOxford residential study for grades 10-12, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week program at Pembroke College.
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St Clare’s OxfordThe summer Juniors program offers English language learning, STEM exploration and leadership development for 9-15 year-olds, combining academic enrichment with cultural excursions in Oxford.
View programmeWith exciting destinations available including Oxford, Cambridge and London, where will you choose for your Engineering summer program this summer 2027?
Be inspired by the magical 1,000-year old architecture and examples of world-class engineering in Oxford this summer – marvel at its stunning university buildings and famous Bridge of Sighs and appreciate the perfect harmony of old and new!
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Cambridge’s picturesque city centre is bursting with exciting engineering feats, such as its quirky ‘Mathematical Bridge’, which spans the River Cam without using a single nut or bolt! Local legend has it that Sir Isaac Newton himself was behind its design!
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Explore engineering right in the heart of the action at a top London university – such as King’s College London – with a distinguished history of engineering research that is shaping the future of society. And outside of class, enjoy the amazing city of London!
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Interested in studying Engineering in other wonderful study destinations in Europe, the USA and worldwide?
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Engineering summer schools vary from hands-on design and build projects to academic preparation in physics, mathematics, technology and innovation. The right option depends on the student's age, subject confidence and whether they want exploration, portfolio-style work or pre-university preparation.
Use the destination and related-subject links below to compare engineering routes, then review current programme rows for providers, ages, dates, fees and linked course options.
Compare current published courses by provider, campus, ages, dates and price.
| Course | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | Price | Duration |
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| Engineering | Academy Royale International | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 16-18 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £7,995 | 2 weeks |
| Engineering & Design | Academy Royale International | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 12-15 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £7,995 | 2 weeks |
| Career Discovery at Dulwich College | Summer Boarding Courses | Dulwich College | 12-16 | 12 Jul – 26 Jul 2027 | From £5,495 residential / £3,495 non-residential (2 weeks) | 2 or 4 weeks |
| STEM | Reach Cambridge | Cambridge University Colleges | 14-18 | 4 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | £6,295.00 - £18,495.00 | 2, 4 or 6 weeks |
| Sustainable Engineering (16-17 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 16-17 years old | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £6,995.00 | 2 Weeks |
| Engineering | Reach Cambridge | Cambridge University Colleges | 14-18 | 4 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | £6,295.00 - £18,495.00 | 2, 4 or 6 weeks |
| Engineering, Robotics & Future Technologies | Oxbridge Scholars | Queens' College, Cambridge | 14 - 17 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £5,988 per programme | 13 days |
| Discover Technology & AI Academy | Oxford Scholastica Academy | Oxford University Colleges | 12-14 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £7,495 | 2 weeks |
| Faculty of Science & Technology (STEM) at Dukes Cambridge | Summer Boarding Courses | Sancton Wood School | 14-17 | 28 Jun – 26 Jul 2027 | From £4,995 residential / £3,995 non-residential (2 weeks) | 2 or 4 weeks |
| Active English + STEM (9-12) | St Clare’s Oxford | Oxford | 9-12 | 11 Jul – 25 Jul 2027 | Residential £3,990; non-residential £2,340 | 2 weeks |
| Mechanical Engineering (16-17 years old) | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges | 16-17 years old | 27 Jun – 10 Jul 2027 | £6,995.00 | 2 Weeks |
| Experience Engineering Academy | Oxford Scholastica Academy | Oxford University Colleges | 15-18 | 4 Jul – 17 Jul 2027 | £7,495 | 2 weeks |
Compare published engineering summer schools by provider, campus, age range, dates and price. This table uses current catalogue data so families can move from editorial research into real programme options.
| Programme | Provider | Campuses | Ages | Dates | From Price | Courses Available |
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| Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience for Teens & Young Adults Authentic Oxford & Cambridge Experience by Atlas Summer Courses immerses high school students in diverse acade... | Atlas Summer Courses | Oxford University Colleges, St Hilda’s College | 13-24 | 27 Jun – 31 Jul 2027 | £5,495 – £9,995 | 53 courses |
| World Leading Oxford & Cambridge Academic Summer Schools for Ages 12 to 18 Live and study in a historic Oxford or Cambridge college this summer. Academy Royale International’s two-week... | Oxford Royale | Oxford University Colleges, Cambridge University Colleges | 12-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £7,995 | 46 courses |
| Inspiring Academic Summer Courses in Cambridge Transformative summer courses for teens, combining academic studies, cultural excursions, and growth opportuni... | Reach Cambridge | Cambridge University Colleges | 14-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £6,295 – £18,495 | 21 courses |
| The Oxford Tradition Summer School for Grades 10-12 Oxford residential study for grades 10-12, available as one two-week session or a combined four-week program a... | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Pembroke College, Oxford, Oxford University Colleges | 15-18 | 2 Jul – 30 Jul 2027 | $7,850 – $13,595 | 29 courses |
| Summer English, Leadership & STEM Programme for Juniors in Oxford The summer Juniors program offers English language learning, STEM exploration and leadership development for 9... | St Clare’s Oxford | Headington Rye Prep School | 9-15 | 11 Jul – 8 Aug 2027 | £2,220 – £5,355 | 4 courses |
| Transformational Academic Summer Programme in Oxford Exceptional learning experience in Oxford, blending immersive academics with practical, real-world challenges. | Oxford Scholastica Academy | Oxford University Colleges, St Thomas’ Oxford | 12-18 | 4 Jul – 14 Aug 2027 | £6,995 – £13,690 | 12 courses |
| The Oxford Experience for Grades 8-9 A 26-day Oxford residential program for grades 8-9, combining a Major and a Minor with cultural activities and... | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Oxford University Colleges, Corpus Christi College | 13-15 | 5 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | $12,995 – $13,195 | 27 courses |
| Camp Headington An outdoor and science camp in Oxford that teaches English through enquiry and adventure. One course runs: Wil... | Summer Boarding Courses | Headington School | 10-14 | 28 Jun – 26 Jul 2027 | £2,995 – £4,295 | 1 course |
| Oxbridge Pre-University Taster Summer Programme 2027 An immersive Oxbridge Pre-University Taster Summer Programme combining university-level learning, practical pr... | Oxbridge Scholars | Queens' College, Cambridge, St Hilda’s College | 14 - 17 | 4 Jul – 31 Jul 2027 | £4,590 – £5,988 | 6 courses |
| Academic Insights in Oxford & Cambridge University-style summer programmes in Cambridge and Oxford for ages 13–18, combining academic rigour, world-cl... | Immerse Education | Oxford University Colleges, University College London | 13-18 | 27 Jun – 14 Aug 2027 | £5,995 – £7,495 | 64 courses |
Personal guidance
The Mechanical Engineering summer school at Atlas Summer Courses offers small-group tutorials for students aged 16–17, with fees from £6,995.
Explore architecture in depth while living and studying in the historic city of Cambridge.
Aerospace Engineering is quite literally "rocket science!" Participants examine the disciplines most important to the industry, including aerodynamics, electronics, mechanics, operations systems, statistics, and thermodynamics. The course culminates with the replication of real design offices of aircraft and spacecraft companies. Students go through every stage in the creation of a new vehicle, including aerodynamic profiling, engine sizing, and structural design.
Explore robotics, drones, mechanical and electronic engineering, automation, smart technologies and renewable energy through the technologies shaping tomorrow's world.
Explore the world of STEM through an engaging Oxford and Cambridge summer programme for ages 14–15. From mathematics and physics to computer science and engineering, students experiment, solve problems, and discover how scientific ideas become real-world innovations.
Academy Royale International's Engineering summer school gives students aged 16 to 18 two weeks of university-style engineering teaching in Oxford or Cambridge. You study civil, mechanical, aeronautical and electrical engineering through lectures, case studies and practical workshops with Oxford engineers. Since 2004, we've welcomed students from more than 175 countries to live and study in historic university colleges.
Are you fascinated by rockets and robots? Do you love playing with computers? On this technology summer course, you’ll learn how websites are built using different coding languages, design a rocket using practical applications of maths and physics, and build your own hydraulics system.
Explore how things work through our Engineering Courses, offering theory and hands-on experience to inspire future studies
Explore what makes our world work and how innovation can shape its future. This course invites students to delve into the principles of engineering, creative problem-solving, and sustainable design to tackle real-world challenges from renewable energy to smart cities. Perfect for those who love to design, build, and make a difference.
Active English + STEM (ages 9-12) combines English language learning with hands-on STEM workshops in coding, robotics, and science, delivered through specialist workshops in Oxford. Students boost English skills, collaborate on projects, and explore Oxford’s academic heritage, all within a safe, supportive, and international environment. Enjoy interactive lessons, exciting excursions, and a vibrant campus life, preparing you for future studies and inspiring a passion for discovery.
Unlock your future in engineering with Study Mind’s Engineering Summer Career Camp. Engage in practical, hands‑on workshops covering electrical circuits, autonomous systems, and automotive design. Visit renowned venues like the Science Museum and work under guidance from experienced engineers to explore building, robotics, and structural engineering projects. Immerse yourself in the innovative world of engineering in London — build real skills, enrich your university application, and start making your mark.
A careers course in London for students aged 12 to 16, sampling medicine, finance, business, computing, AI and engineering through simulations. Delivered with InvestIN.
The Mechanical Engineering summer school at Atlas Summer Courses offers small-group tutorials for students aged 18–24, with fees from £6,995.
Code the future in Toronto, a rapidly growing tech hub and leader in AI research and development.
Drawing on a range of disciplines, including Medicine, Engineering, Biology, and Computing, Biodmedical Engineers develop the systems and devices that make advances in medicine possible. On this course, students will develop a firm grasp of engineering principles and techniques while using medical case studies to discover how these are applied to solving a range of problems. The class will be exposed to various aspects of the field, from new-age prosthetics to medical imaging and drug delivery via engineering for the heart. The course will conclude with students designing and presenting a model healthcare engineering project of their own.
Take your STEM interests beyond the school curriculum with an intensive Oxford and Cambridge summer programme for ages 16–19. Explore mathematics, physics, engineering and computer science through university-style teaching, advanced problem-solving and real-world applications.
Academy Royale International's Engineering & Design summer school gives students aged 12 to 15 a two-week introduction to engineering in Oxford or Cambridge. You learn how engineers think and solve problems across mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, then put your skills to the test in hands-on challenges. Since 2004, we've welcomed students from more than 175 countries to live and study in historic university colleges.
If you love understanding how things work and exploring individual components of machines and structures, there’s a good chance you’re considering engineering as an area of study. On this engineering summer course, you’ll explore the differences between mechanical, civil and electrical engineering — and build your very own engine.
The Reach Cambridge STEM course combines hands on learning with theoretical knowledge from each of STEM’s four key areas to set students up with information from which they can go on to investigate and discover themselves.
A two-week STEM faculty in Cambridge for students aged 14 to 17. Students work across physics, chemistry, biology, computing and engineering while developing their English.
