Cambridge Summer School
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The Cambridge Summer School for 13-18 year olds offers a unique and enriching educational experience, providing young learners with the opportunity to explore a variety of subjects and immerse themselves in the stimulating academic environment of Cambridge University.
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Subjects Available in Cambridge
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- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Coding
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Economics
- Engineering
- English Literature
- Female Future Leaders
- History
- International Relations
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics & Economics
- Physics
- Psychology
About our Cambridge Summer School
- Our Cambridge summer programmes are designed to give young people the experience of university life while studying in the world-renowned colleges of Cambridge University. We provide young learners with high-quality teaching that inspires inquiry through interactive workshops and personalised support.
- Beyond academics, the programmes include social and cultural activities, allowing participants to form international connections and create lasting memories. The Cambridge Summer School at Immerse Education aims to inspire intellectual curiosity, nurture personal growth, and prepare participants for their academic and professional futures.
Why Cambridge?
- Advanced academic content is adapted to individual interests and abilities. Every participant is challenged to explore their potential.
- Every participant is challenged to explore their potential. Immerse is not just any Cambridge Summer Programme; we focus on programmes of academic rigour in this inspirational city.
Live Within a College of Cambridge University
- The experience of staying in Cambridge University’s colleges is like no other. Each of the colleges has its own individual history and architectural style. Find out more about where the Immerse Cambridge Summer Schools take place.
What Do Our Alumni Say About Immerse?
Hear from some previous participants who took part in an Immerse programme
Live the Life of a Participant in Cambridge
- Our Cambridge mentor families are made up of undergraduate participants currently studying at Cambridge, purposefully bringing you together so that you can gain true insight into the life of a Cambridge participant.
- The range of activities taking place throughout your Cambridge summer school experience is often based on your mentor family group interests so you don’t miss visiting those important landmarks and places you’re keen to see up close.
Meet Some of Our Cambridge Tutors
An example of the Cambridge tutors who have previously taught on our programmes.
Activities in Cambridge
- From learning how to take on the national pastime of punting to exploring the famous King’s College Chapel, you won’t be at a loss for things to do during your time in this incredible university city.
- Our University of Cambridge summer schools pack your two weeks full of inspiring university tours, traditional Cambridge sports and activities, time with real Cambridge university undergrads as part of your mentor family, and space to explore your local surroundings and famous Cambridge landmarks. For a more detailed description of the activities, you should expect in Cambridge, download our full prospectus.
Programmes in Cambridge
Architecture
In-person Course
Participants will examine Cambridge's built environment, study architectural design principles, explore innovative building techniques, and work on design projects.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Architecture
In-person Course
Participants will explore Cambridge with an architect’s eye, analysing each building, structure, and feature and applying these insights to their own designs.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Artificial Intelligence
In-person Course
Participants will learn how to develop algorithms, understand machine learning processes, and use their knowledge to solve real-world problems.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Biology
In-person Course
Participants can anticipate studying topics like genetics, ecology, and physiology while conducting experiments and research in biology.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Biotechnology
In-person Course
Students will study the intersection of technology and healthcare, focusing on biotech advancements.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Business Management
In-person Course
Participants will gain insights into business strategies, management principles, and develop practical skills in the field of business.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Business Management
In-person Course
Participants will amass the theoretical knowledge needed to effectively analyse and improve a business's performance through effective management.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Chemistry
In-person Course
Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of the principles underpinning chemistry, explore complex reactions and complete sophisticated experiments.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Coding
In-person Course
Participants will master advanced programming, explore complex coding techniques, and develop intricate software applications that solve real world problems.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Computer Science
In-person Course
Participants will build a strong foundation in computer science, exploring fundamental concepts, the workings of key algorithms and digital problem-solving skills.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Computer Science
In-person Course
Participants will immerse in advanced computer science concepts, explore cutting-edge algorithms, and enhance critical problem-solving skills in the digital realm.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Creative Writing
In-person Course
Participants will develop the tools needed to write engagingly and effectively, refining these skills in narratives, poems, and essays.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Creative Writing
In-person Course
Participants will refine their creative writing abilities, crafting narratives, evocative poems and essays, under the mentorship of seasoned writing professionals.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Criminology
In-person Course
Participants will delve into the definition and types of crime, examining the social, economic, and political factors that influence criminal behaviour.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Economics
In-person Course
Participants will study economic theories, market dynamics, and analyse economic trends and policies.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Engineering
In-person Course
Participants will delve into various engineering disciplines, learning about design, innovation, and problem-solving.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Engineering
In-person Course
Participants will delve into various engineering disciplines, learning about design, innovation, and problem-solving.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
English Literature
In-person Course
Participants will critically analyse literary classics, poetry, and modern works, developing their textual understanding while improving their own writing.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Female Future Leaders
In-person Course
Aspiring leaders will explore women's role in business and economics, politics and law, and STEM, developing the interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
History
In-person Course
Participants will examine historical events and figures, exploring how history is written and interpreted and scrutinising the interplay between past and present.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
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Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
International Relations
In-person Course
Globally-minded participants will explore politics, diplomacy, and international affairs, cultivating a profound understanding of our complex world.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
International Relations
In-person Course
Participants will dissect the dynamics of global politics, mastering diplomacy, and gaining the confidence to discuss the complexities of our interconnected world.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Law
In-person Course
Participants will explore legal systems and principles, building a solid and valuable foundational understanding of the intricate field of law.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Law
In-person Course
Burgeoning legal minds will unravel the intricacies of judicial systems and principles, forging a formidable foundation in the multifaceted realm of law.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Mathematics
In-person Course
Participant will tackle intricate problems using advanced concepts, sharpening their skills and laying a robust foundation for further study in mathematics.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Medicine
In-person Course
Participants will explore the realm of medical science and anatomy, acquiring valuable and practical insights into the intricacies of healthcare.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Medicine
In-person Course
Participants will actively explore medical specialisms, gaining practical experience and insights through hands-on application of healthcare practices.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Nanotechnology
In-person Course
Exploring the cutting-edge realm of nanotechnology and its diverse applications, participants explore the possibility of manipulating matter at the nanoscale.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Natural Sciences
In-person Course
Participants will investigate the diverse field of natural sciences, gaining understanding of the complexities of biological systems and the physical world.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Philosophy
In-person Course
Engaging in thought-provoking philosophical debates, participants will navigate intricate ethical dilemmas and delve into profound fundamental questions.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Philosophy Politics & Economics
In-person Course
Analysing the interplay of these disciplines, participants will scrutinise societal and global issues, gaining insights into the dynamics shaping our world.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Physics
In-person Course
Delving into the universe's laws, participants explore principles through hands-on experiments, aiming to understand of the fundamental forces shaping our world.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Physics
In-person Course
Participants will decipher the universe's laws, probe the principles of physics through advanced experiments, and take steps towards subject mastery.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Psychology
In-person Course
Exploring the human mind, participants dive into psychology's complexities, unraveling behavior and cognition through research and analysis.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 13-15
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
Psychology
In-person Course
Participants navigate the depths of psychology, dissecting facets of behavior and cognition through advanced research and critical analysis.
Provides a thorough introduction to diverse academic fields. Ideal for students beginning to contemplate their future academic paths and eager to explore various disciplines.
Academic Insights
Ages 16-18
- Location: Cambridge
- 2 weeks
FAQs
Who can attend the Cambridge Summer School?
Our Cambridge summer programmes are open to ambitious students aged 13-18 from around the world. We welcome participants who are passionate about learning, eager to challenge themselves academically, and excited to experience life in Cambridge University colleges. Whether you’re looking to explore a potential university subject or gain insight into a future career path, our programmes are designed to inspire and empower young minds.
What courses are available at the Cambridge Summer School?
We offer a diverse range of academic and career-focused courses, including:
- Architecture
- Biology
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- Engineering
- English Literature
- International Relations
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
Each course is tailored to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience led by expert tutors from top universities.
What is the duration of the Cambridge Summer Programme?
Our Cambridge summer programmes run for two transformative weeks. This duration allows students to dive deep into their chosen subject, develop new skills, and fully experience life in Cambridge University colleges. The carefully structured schedule balances intensive academic study with cultural excursions, social activities, and workshops.
Where will I stay during the programme?
Participants are typically accommodated in Cambridge’s historic colleges, providing an authentic university experience. Accommodation, meals, and extracurricular activities are often included in the programme package.
How do I enrol for Immerse Education's Cambridge Summer School?
Enrolling in our Cambridge Summer School is straightforward:
- Visit our website and select your preferred course and dates
- Complete the online enrolment form
- Pay the programme deposit to secure your place
Our team will then guide you through the next steps, including any required documentation and full payment. We encourage early enrolment as places are limited and in high demand.
Are there any scholarships available for the Cambridge Summer School?
Yes, we are committed to making our programmes accessible to talented students regardless of their financial circumstances. We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, including:
- Essay Competition Scholarships: Submit an essay on a given topic for a chance to win a full or partial scholarship
- Immerse Education Bursary: Need-based financial assistance for students demonstrating exceptional academic potential
- Partner School Scholarships: Exclusive opportunities for students from our partner schools worldwide
An Invaluable Experience of Academic Discovery in Cambridge
Find out more about our Cambridge Summer School and the programmes we offer.
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