Imperial Global Summer School

Statement about COVID-19

It is with regret that, as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Imperial Global Summer School has been cancelled.

If you are interested in attending the programme in summer 2021, please register your interest and we will contact you once applications open.

Stream biography

Students building a sumo robot for the engineering stream

Engineering

You will be given the opportunity to expose yourself to a broad range of new disciplines within the field of engineering. Guided by academics from within the department of engineering, you can build your understanding of key concepts of design and engineering.

Find out more about the Engineering stream

Women from the Physical science stream studying oscillation

Physical Sciences

This stream focuses on the physics and mathematics of central concept in the physical sciences. During the week you will participate in lectures, workshop and laboratory sessions, to gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills.


Find out more about the Physical Sciences stream

Life science students isolating genes in a lab.

Medicine and Life Sciences

Through a combination of classroom, workshop and laboratory session, the Medicine and Life Sciences stream will introduce you to key research techniques and new subject content. You will also learn fundamental clinical skills in practical workshop led by health professionals at one of Imperial’s affiliated hospitals.

Find out more about the Medicine and Life Science stream

Expand your horizons

Do more than just study science with our Global Summer School. The timetable for week two will provide you with an entrepreneurial spirit and a problem-solving attitude with the STEM challenge. After class, you will have time to explore London and beyond with our social programme or simply chill out in our stylish and modern accommodation. 

STEM, living and register

Week two: STEM Challenge

Work with Imperial College Hackspace, a community of professional hackers, makers and inventors who will present you with the opportunity to solve real-world issues. In teams, you will have the chance to share expertise, show originality and deliver a final product alongside a presentation pitch to successfully solve your brief.

Find out more about the STEM challenge

Live in London and experience the UK

With on-site accommodation, all Global Summer School students stay in our halls of residence and experience what is like to live at university. In addition to studying, you can experience what London and the UK has to offer from a West End musical to visiting the sea side town of Brighton, there is plenty to do, not to mention the on-campus sport and social activities.

Find out more about living in the UK

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