Engineering Career Programme Cambridge
Surrounded by historic breakthroughs and modern innovation, our Cambridge summer school provides an ideal backdrop for students passionate about engineering. This immersive Cambridge summer program introduces 15–18-year-olds to key engineering fields through hands-on challenges, expert mentorship, and industry visits to cutting-edge labs and engineering firms shaping the future.
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This pathway offers a deep dive into specific industries, providing unparalleled insight into real-world careers.
Ideal age range
For ages 15-18, giving students real industry exposure before university.
Small class sizes
Classes of 8-12 students, so every student learns directly from their tutor.
Sessions available
Running in July and August 2027.
Course duration
A 2-week programme of hands-on industry experience.
Industry Visits
Students in Cambridge will explore the industry through expert-led workshops, company visits, and real-world insights.
The Bradfield Centre
At the heart of Cambridge Science Park, participants stepped into one of the UK’s leading knowledge hubs, exploring startups and scale-ups among 150 acres and 1.7 million square feet of high-tech laboratory space.
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum
Built in 1877, Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum gave participants hands-on insight into engineering heritage, as they toured historic engine rooms with working engineers, ran the engine themselves, and asked career-focused questions about the machinery and industry.
3D Print UK
3D Print UK is a leading facility dedicated to the development and application of 3D printing technologies. This visit highlighted advanced manufacturing solutions across various industries, from automotive and aerospace to healthcare and consumer products.
Explore the curriculum
In these two-hour sessions, Expert Tutors from the industry guide participants through hands-on tasks that provide practical, real-world experience. Each session is designed to equip students with essential skills directly relevant to their chosen field, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to practical tasks and gain confidence in industry-related skills.
These sessions cover vital areas such as career exploration, job search strategies, evaluating potential employers, crafting future CVs, and writing impactful cover letters. Each session aims to build a comprehensive skill set that supports participants on their professional journey.
Led by Expert Tutors, these workshops provide insights into various career paths and industry practices. Participants benefit from the experiences shared by professionals, gaining practical knowledge and understanding of the skills required in their fields of interest. These sessions are designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional application, equipping students with tools essential for future success.
Each week, participants receive one-on-one sessions with their dedicated Expert Industry Tutor. These tailored meetings are designed to provide individual feedback and career-focused support, ensuring that each student receives guidance suited to their career planning, industry interests, and personal development goals.
Throughout the programme, students engage in individual projects that allow them to apply acquired knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios and work on their future career plans. This hands-on approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, culminating in a comprehensive project presentation to industry experts.
Industry visits offer participants firsthand exposure to their field of interest. Through visits to leading local companies and on-site guest speaker sessions, students gain invaluable insights into the industry landscape and have the opportunity to network with professionals, helping them understand potential career paths.
Engineering Summer School: Cambridge Summer Courses
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Explore our Cambridge Summer Program in Engineering
Cambridge has played a key role in shaping the world of technology for centuries. Our Engineering summer programme, created for students aged 15-18, places you at the heart of this tradition of innovation. You’ll tackle challenges that reflect real-world problems, visit engineering companies shaping the technological landscape, build prototypes, and explore principles from mechanical systems to sustainable design. With expert tutelage and a highly interactive format, this course is all about learning by doing – engaging with big ideas and complex theory while honing practical skills. You’ll also reflect on the ethical and societal impact of engineering, preparing you to think beyond the technical to the potential. Being in Cambridge means learning in a city where discovery is woven into the culture – and one that has more than its fair share of start-ups. Whether you’re hoping to study engineering at university or just starting to explore the field, this programme will help you gain the confidence to pursue your next steps.
Meet our Cambridge university summer school tutors
Dr Robail
Dr Robail is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the Biomedical Image Analysis Group, University of Oxford. His research focused on biomedical image analysis, computer vision, and computational (machine-learning-based) analysis of images.
Pramit
Pramit is a DPhil (PhD) participant at the Department of Engineering Science at Christ Church College at the University of Oxford, UK.
Where you will be staying
Lucy Cavendish offers a modern Cambridge experience, with open green lawns, contemporary buildings, and bright communal spaces, creating a relaxed campus environment just a short distance from the historic city centre.
Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge
Participants are typically accommodated in historic colleges at Cambridge University, providing an authentic university experience. Accommodation, meals, and extracurricular activities are included in the programme package. The experience of staying at Cambridge colleges is like no other. Each of the colleges has its own individual history and architectural style, and staying within close quarters allows programme participants to forge lifelong bonds. Male and female students will have separate accommodations, and Wi-Fi is available at every college.
King’s College Chapel, Cambridge
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Corpus Christi places students moments from the market square, cafés, shops, and King’s College Chapel, offering a historic yet welcoming college setting in the centre of the city.
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge
Located close to Cambridge’s city centre, Sidney Sussex combines historic college architecture with peaceful gardens and social spaces, offering students a traditional Cambridge environment within easy reach of cafés, shops, and museums.
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge
UCAS Points Available
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UCAS points are available only to students aged 14 and above at the time of the programme.
Experience the summer of your life
Live on campus
At our *subject* summer school in Cambridge, students experience life in one of the world’s most historic academic settings. A few weeks before arrival, participants are assigned a college based on their subject and dates. If you’re attending with a friend or sibling, let us know—we’ll do our best to house you together. Living on campus means being part of a vibrant student community, surrounded by stunning architecture and a rich tradition of learning.
Dine in Traditional Cambridge Style
Students participate in formal dining experiences twice during the *subject* programme, which is a treasured custom at Cambridge. Students congregate in opulent Formal Halls with towering ceilings and chandeliers for three-course meals. The first dinner welcomes you to the summer school, while the second, following the graduation ceremony, is a fitting way to celebrate your achievements.
Celebrate Your Achievements
Our *subject* summer school in Cambridge concludes with a grand graduation ceremony in a historic hall. Students, faculty, and mentors come together to celebrate achievements, share experiences, and mark the end of an enriching journey. Certificates are awarded, followed by one final formal dinner—a perfect moment to reflect on your time in Cambridge and the friendships made along the way.
Evenings to Remember
Immerse Education’s *subject* summer school in Cambridge brings something different every day. Listen to inspiring guest speakers, take part in a lively quiz night, or showcase your creativity at a cake and canvas session. Whether socialising with friends, attending a talent show, or engaging in a thought-provoking discussion, these moments make your summer even more memorable.
A Balance of Learning and Leisure
There are plenty of fascinating things to do in the afternoons to make the most of your stay in Cambridge. Enjoy an exciting murder mystery night, play Zorb football on the college campus, or take a leisurely punt along the River Cam. Every activity aims to unite students while enhancing the program's excitement and diversity.
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Guest speakers from previous summers
Sarah Outen
A British adventurer who has successfully circumnavigated the globe, overcome huge obstacles and endured extreme conditions in remote environments, often alone for months at a time.
Jody Bragger
An ex-military officer and CEO of Midnight Runners – the world’s largest independent running community, he is also the founder of the Mogadishu Marathon, the country’s first since the outbreak of war.
Suzanne Williams QPM
An experienced hostage negotiator who has worked on some of the highest profile and dangerous hostage situations across the world, including negotiating in war zones.
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