Unlock Your Potential at Oxford's Premier Summer Schools
Join an inspiring community of young engineers this summer in Oxford. With programs offered by leading providers like Immerse Education, Bucksmore Education, Oxford Summer Courses, and Oxbridge Academic Programs, you will gain hands-on experience and invaluable skills.
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The Economics summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 13-15 years old students, provides seminars and small group learning…
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Explore what drives human behaviour and how it shapes the world around us. This course invites students to delve into…
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This programme prepares students to excel in their chosen subjects within the highly competitive higher education environment. Students choose one…
Are you fascinated by rockets and robots? Do you love playing with computers? On this technology summer course, you’ll learn…
This course invites younger students to explore the exciting world of STEM through hands-on challenges, creative problem-solving, and teamwork. From…
Push engineering boundaries in Oxford, a city known for its contributions to technological advancement.
This programme prepares students to excel in their chosen subjects within the highly competitive higher education environment. Students choose one…
OXSS offers tailored academic support for IB, and A Level students. With small group classes, expert tutors, and flexible scheduling,…
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Responses to frequently asked questions from parents and students.
Oxford offers a focused set of Engineering summer programmes for Adults, providing early exposure to structured study and subject-specific development.
The teaching approach in Oxford’s engineering summer schools emphasizes a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering critical thinking and innovation. Instructors bring a wealth of experience, often engaging with real-world challenges that engineers face today. This contrasts sharply with conventional school settings, where rote learning may predominate. The curriculum is designed to be both rigorous and relevant, ensuring that students not only grasp fundamental concepts but also understand their implications in contemporary engineering practices.
Students can expect a dynamic study rhythm characterized by a combination of lectures, collaborative projects, and hands-on workshops. The classroom atmosphere promotes active engagement, encouraging participants to share insights and challenge each other’s ideas. Independent work is integral to the experience, allowing students to delve deeper into specific topics of interest. This immersive environment cultivates a sense of community among learners, fostering collaborative problem-solving and peer support throughout the programme.
The programmes are tailored specifically for adults aged 18 to 25, ensuring that the content and delivery resonate with a younger demographic. This age range captures a pivotal moment in personal and professional development, where participants are often exploring career paths or deepening their academic foundations in engineering. Expectations include a readiness for independent thought and a commitment to collaborative learning, essential traits for success in this setting.
What sets these summer schools apart is their integration of cutting-edge engineering concepts with a historical perspective uniquely found in Oxford. Participants engage not only with current technological advancements but also with the legacy of engineering thought that has shaped the field. This combination of forward-thinking and historical context fosters a holistic understanding, equipping students with both the knowledge and the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern engineering challenges.
Fees vary by provider and course.
When you’re ready, you can browse providers or compare courses that match your interests.
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| Course | Provider | Subject | Location | Duration | Fees | Short Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-University Preparation AI and Computer Science |
Bucksmore Education | Computer Science, Tech & Coding, STEM, Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Engineering, University Preparation | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | 3195 | This programme prepares students to excel in their chosen subjects within the highly competitive higher education environment. Students choose one university-level subject taught at a first-year undergraduate level. | View |
| Engineering in Oxford for Ages 13-15 | Immerse Education | Engineering, STEM, Sciences | Oxford | 2+ weeks | 7495 | Discover engineering principles in Oxford, where innovation meets centuries of scientific tradition. | View |
| Engineering in Oxford for Ages 16-18 | Immerse Education | Engineering, STEM, Sciences | Oxford | 2+ weeks | 7495 | Push engineering boundaries in Oxford, a city known for its contributions to technological advancement. | View |
| Pre-University Mathematics | Bucksmore Education | Mathematics, STEM, Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | 3195 | This programme prepares students to excel in their chosen subjects within the highly competitive higher education environment. Students choose one university-level subject taught at a first-year undergraduate level. | View |
| Pre-University Architecture, AI & Computer Science |
Bucksmore Education | Architecture, Engineering, Design, Arts, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, STEM, University Preparation | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | 3195 | This programme prepares students to excel in their chosen subjects within the highly competitive higher education environment. Students choose one university-level subject taught at a first-year undergraduate level. | View |
| Sustainable Engineering (18-24 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Engineering, Climate & Sustainability, Sciences, Social Sciences, STEM | Oxford | 6995 | The Sustainable Engineering summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 18-24 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995. | View | |
| STEM Pioneers | Sapphire Education | STEM, Engineering, Technology, Coding, Physics, Climate & Sustainability | Oxford | 2 weeks | 5590 | This course invites younger students to explore the exciting world of STEM through hands-on challenges, creative problem-solving, and teamwork. From engineering basics to environmental innovation, learners will discover how science and technology shape the future – and how they can help build it. | View |
| Biomedical Engineering (The Oxford Tradition) | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Engineering, Medicine, Sciences, Biology | Oxford | 2 or 4 weeks | $7,395 for one session; $12,595 for combined session | Drawing on a range of disciplines, including Medicine, Engineering, Biology, and Computing, Biodmedical Engineers develop the systems and devices that make advances in medicine possible. On this course, students will develop a firm grasp of engineering principles and techniques while using medical case studies to discover how these are applied to solving a range of problems. | View |
| Sustainable Engineering (16-17 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Engineering, Climate & Sustainability, Sciences, Social Sciences, STEM | Oxford | 6995 | The Sustainable Engineering summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995. | View | |
| Mechanical Engineering (18-24 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, STEM | Oxford | 6995 | The Mechanical Engineering summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 18-24 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995. | View | |
| Mechanical Engineering (16-17 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Engineering, STEM, Sciences | Oxford | 6995 | The Mechanical Engineering summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 16-17 years old students, provides tutorials and is priced from £6,995. | View | |
| Engineering (13-15 years old) | Oxford Summer Courses | Engineering, STEM, Sciences, Mathematics, Physics | Oxford | 6995 | The Economics summer school at Oxford Summer Courses, designed for 13-15 years old students, provides seminars and small group learning and is priced from £6,995. | View | |
| Discover Technology Academy | Oxford Scholastica Academy | Tech & Coding, Engineering, Computer Science, STEM | Oxford | 2 weeks | 6995 | Are you fascinated by rockets and robots? Do you love playing with computers? | View |
| Young Professionals Engineering | Bucksmore Education | Engineering, STEM, Sciences, Climate & Sustainability, Business | Oxford | 2 weeks | 2695 | Ignite your career aspirations, our Young Professionals courses combine academic rigour, industry embedded workshops and a real world collaboration with professionals in order to provide the most immersive career experience currently available. In addition, each programme offers external certification from a recognised UK provider | View |
| Engineering: Methods, Models, Applications (The Oxbridge Institute for Advanced Studies) | Oxbridge Academic Programs | Engineering, Sciences, Climate & Sustainability, STEM | Oxford | 4 weeks | $12,595 | The course will begin by introducing students to the approaches and techniques required to carry out a successful Engineering research project. At the same time, the instructor will propose a range of topics students might wish to concentrate on. | View |
