Student experience

Student having lunch in the canteen

As a Global Summer School student, you’ll get to experience what it’s like to live and learn in London. Enjoy our packed programme of social activities and events that will show you why London deserves the title of 'world's best student city', as ranked by QS Best Student Cities 2019. Or you can kick back and relax, in our modern student accommodation with access to on-site sports facilities, which are only a few minutes from campus. 

Programme overview

students conducting experiments

Studying in London

During the programme, we are here to make sure you have all the support you need to fully appreciate studying STEM. Our academic mentors are current Imperial students and can provide subject-specific guidance. At the end of your stay, you will have a ‘mini graduation’ and formal farewell dinner.

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Living in London

You will stay in high-quality student accommodation in the centre of London, which is only five minutes from Imperial College South Kensington Campus. You will share a twin room with another student of the same gender.


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Tower bridge, London

Exploring London

Discover London and areas beyond with of organised trips. You can enjoy a theatre visit, shopping trips, a sightseeing boat cruise, museums, galleries, sports activities and much more!



Find out more about the social programme

Apply now!

Click here to find out how to apply to our Global Summer School.