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Imperial Summer Schools

Join us in July 2026 for an unforgettable Summer Schools experience at Imperial College London. Designed for ambitious students, our programmes give you the opportunity to explore cutting-edge science, engineering and business while experiencing life at a world-leading university.

You’ll work alongside expert academics, take part in hands-on projects and connect with students from around the world. Along the way, you’ll develop valuable skills and the confidence to take the next step in your academic journey.

Experience a world-class education this summer in STEM and business. This is your chance to join students from around the world, work with expert academics and explore life on our central London campus. 

Why you should Choose Imperial’s Summer Schools

  • Challenge yourself academically – Learn from experienced lecturers and take part in interactive workshops, research projects and find solutions for real-world problems.
  • Experience life at a top university – Get a taste of studying at Imperial while exploring our state-of-the-art labs, research facilities and vibrant South Kensington campus.
  • Engage in hands-on projects – Put your knowledge into practice through group challenges and immersive learning experiences.
  • Join a global network – Meet and collaborate with like-minded students from around the world, building connections that last beyond the summer school.

Who Can Apply?

Our summer schools are primarily designed for undergraduate students in their second year or above, postgraduate students and PHD students.

If you’re keen to expand your knowledge, develop new skills, and experience university life at Imperial, then these summer schools are for you.

Join us this summer and take your academic journey to the next level.

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Summer Schools

Join us in July 2026 for an unforgettable Summer Schools experience at Imperial College London. Designed for ambitious students, our Summer Schools give you the opportunity to explore cutting-edge science, engineering and business while experiencing life at a world-leading university.

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Learn about our Summer Schools

Join us in July 2026 for an unforgettable Summer Schools experience at Imperial College London. Designed for ambitious students, our Summer Schools give you the opportunity to explore cutting-edge science, engineering and business while experiencing life at a world-leading university.

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Why you should attend Imperial Summer Schools

Hear what past students have to say about the Imperial College London Summer Schools.

Hear what past students have to say about the Imperial College London Summer Schools. You'll learn from world-renowned academics in the heart of London this summer.

Information Session January 2026

Information Session January 2026

This interactive session featured four leading academics and a Q&A about Imperial Summer Schools.

This interactive session featured four leading academics who provided insights into four of the exciting programmes available in 2026. After the academics spoke there was a Q&A session. In this recording you will hear about the following summer schools: 

1) Global Health Policy Summer School

2) Strategic Engineering Summer School

3) Imperial-RCA Design for Global Challenges

4) Sustainable Futures: A Global Climate Summer School

Watch the recording of our February information session.

Information Session February 2026

This interactive session featured three leading academics and a Q&A about Imperial Summer Schools.

This interactive session featured three leading academics who provided insights into their exciting programmes available in 2026 as well as a Q&A. In this session we heard about:

1) Integrated Space Science and Engineering
2) The Future of Food: Innovations for a Healthier More Resilient planet
3) Design for Responsible Robotics

Watch the recording of our March information session.

Information Session March 2026

This interactive session featured three leading academics and a Q&A about Imperial Summer Schools.

This interactive session featured six leading academics who provided insights into their exciting programmes available in 2026 as well as a Q&A. In this session we heard about:

1) Data Science and Ai
2) Design Engineering for Innovation
3) Emerging Technologies in Security and Resilience
4) Imperial-RCA Design for Global Challenges
5) Startup Launchpad

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