SUMMER: SO MANY Engineering programs
See the list of SO MANY engineering summer programs
Engineering is the use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more specialized fields of engineering, each with a more specific emphasis on particular areas of applied mathematics, applied science, and types of application.
A professional engineer is competent by virtue of his/her fundamental education and training to apply the scientific method and outlook to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. He/she is able to assume personal responsibility for the development and application of engineering science and knowledge, notably in research, design, construction, manufacturing, superintending, managing and in the education of the engineer. His/her work is predominantly intellectual and varied and not of a routine mental or physical character. It requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of others. His/her education will have been such as to make him/her capable of closely and continuously following progress in his/her branch of engineering science by consulting newly published works on a worldwide basis, assimilating such information and applying it independently. He/she is thus placed in a position to make contributions to the development of engineering science or its applications. His/her education and training will have been such that he/she will have acquired a broad and general appreciation of the engineering sciences as well as thorough insight into the special features of his/her own branch. In due time he/she will be able to give authoritative technical advice and to assume responsibility for the direction of important tasks in his/her branch.
University of Alabama (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
Student Introduction To Engineering (SITE) is a summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors who are interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, hosted by The University of Alabama College of Engineering.
Alfred University (NY USA)
Added Mar 2024
Our summer programs provide students with opportunities to learn more about specific career fields, to sample life on a college campus and to meet other students with similar interests as well as academic and athletic ability. Our institutes and camps are staffed by distinguished members of the Alfred community. With Alfred University's excellence in teaching and commitment to offering quality programming, these are among the most educational and fun collegiate summer academic programs in the country.
University of Bath (UK)
Updated Dec 2023
The International Engineering Residential is a one-week programme that aims to provide prospective international students with an insight into studying Engineering and student life at the University of Bath.
Boston Leadership Institute (Massachusetts USA)
Updated Feb 2023
The Boston Leadership Institute is an award-winning summer program for high-achieving teens. Since 2011, BLI has provided unique, engaging, and valuable opportunities to thousands of students from around the United States and the world. Led by highly qualified and decorated teachers and professors from the Boston area, the ever-expanding BLI lineup covers Medicine, Engineering, Business, and Science. BLI offers one-week and three-week options, both of which provide students with hands-on lab experience that is rarely accessible to them in school.
University of California (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
COSMOS is an intensive four-week summer residential Pre-College Program for high school students who have demonstrated an aptitude for academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Talented and motivated students completing grades 8-12 have the opportunity to work with renowned faculty, researchers, and scientists in state-of-the-art facilities while exploring advanced STEM topics far beyond the courses usually offered in California high schools. COSMOS fosters its students’ interests, skills, and awareness of educational and career options in STEM fields through challenging curricula that are both hands-on and lab-intensive.
Students apply to ONE of the four University of California’s COSMOS campuses — UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Cruz. While each campus employs the best practices in STEM education, each program's curriculum builds on its faculty and host campus's unique teaching and research expertise. Each campus can only accommodate about 160-200 participants. The selection is competitive. A typical COSMOS student has a GPA of 3.5 or above. In addition, students must have achieved academic excellence.
California Polytechnic State University (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
EPIC-Engineering Possibilities in College shares Cal Poly’s College of Engineering mission “to educate students for careers of service, leadership, and distinction in engineering or other fields by using a Learn by Doing, hands-on approach." As one of the college’s outreach programs, EPIC aims to facilitate a participant’s exploration of engineering fields and build a community of like-minded individuals.
Campus Biomedico Engineering (Rome)
Added Dec 2023
After the great success of the first edition, the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome has decided to promote its again innovative Summer School of Medicine and Surgery and Engineering , courses orientation aimed at students in the third to last and penultimate year of high school. This initiative aims to allow students to start a journey of learning through the experiential method conscious choice which leads them to discover which academic path is most in line with their aptitudes. The Engineering Summer School aims to offer students a focus on technologies related to Biomedical, Chemical and Intelligent Systems Engineering through lectures and laboratory activities. Participants, in an exclusive way, will have the opportunity to take the admission tests one year in advance for the Degree Course in Industrial Engineering and Biomedical Engineering . Thanks to orientation sessions run by UCBM experts, students will receive personalized advice and support to make informed decisions regarding their university path and possible future careers. They will also have the opportunity to talk and discuss with students from the Bio-Medico Campus!
Carl Benz School (Germany)
Updated Oct 2024
Exciting insights into the fascinating world of mechanical engineering await you at the CBS Academy. Of course, there is also plenty of practical experience: in interactive workshops, you will get hands-on and solve real technical challenges. This will give you an impression of how engineers think and work. You will also have the chance to talk to current KIT students and professors and get to know campus life. And because we know that an all-round successful week is not just about learning, we have also planned many cultural and social activities for you. You will explore Karlsruhe and its surroundings and experience life in southern Germany first hand. If you've always wanted to know what it's like to study mechanical engineering in Germany, then the CBS Academy is just the thing for you. We look forward to welcoming you to Karlsruhe and having an unforgettable time together!
Case Western Reserve University (online)
Updated Feb 2023
Engineering: From 2D Sketch To 3D Model
Robotics and animation experts. Video game designers. Electrical and mechanical engineers. Architects. Product designers. Many of the world’s most exciting careers start with a basic knowledge of engineering and design. This course offers an introductory look at these skills. You’ll start with 2D sketching and progress through 3D modeling, using computer-aided design (CAD) to develop a professional final project. You’ll learn the language of design and how to communicate your ideas to other engineers. If you’re interested in a college major or a future related to the field, this course is a must.
University of Cincinnati (USA)
Updated Jan 2023
From learning to prototype and problem solve to coding and programming, the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science offers unique summer camp experiences for everyone, including elementary and high school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM.
Envision Experience (California, Georgia, Michigan USA)
Updated Feb 2023
National Youth Leadership Forum in Engineering at UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, or UMichigan
The core curricular component of the program, the Capstone Impact Challenge provides you with the unique opportunity to work toward solving some of the Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the United Nations while also expanding your understanding of the engineering field that you are most passionate about. During this competitive design challenge, you and your team members will work with a real-world problem. An example of a problem that students have previously set out to address was obtaining clean water in countries that lack the general infrastructure. After analyzing your challenges and constraints, you'll utilize your creativity and various technologies, such as ArcView GIS, to plan, ideate, and prototype your solution. The challenge culminates in a multi-round presentation where the best solutions are determined.
Glasgow Caledonian University (Scotland)
Updated Apr 2023
The GCU International STEM summer programme is designed for school girls, aged 16 - 19 and will focus on hands-on activities and skills development, including presentations. The programme costs £1100 which covers: ● Tuition costs ● Accommodation on campus in the centre of Glasgow ● Organised excursions and transport from Glasgow Airport ● Welcome food pack, T-shirt and hoodie
For further information please contact lorna.campbell@gcu.ac.uk.
Haute Ecole D’Ingenierie et D’Architecture Friburg (Switzerland)
Updated Feb 2024
Tech and Engineering Camp
Are you passionate about science and technology? The Tech & Engineering Swiss Summer Camp at the School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg (HEIA-FR) is made for you! Experience hands-on and immersive learning in the fascinating world of engineering, applied research, and development in Switzerland. You will work on exciting projects, meet industry professionals, and explore the latest technologies and trends in engineering. This summer camp will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills, make new friends, and prepare yourself for your academic and professional future. The camp will be proposed in English or in French. It is up to you to choose!
University of Hong Kong Engineering Camp (Hong Kong, online)
Updated Nov 2023
This is a 5-day programme designed for S2 – S5 secondary school students to develop an initial understanding of the core subjects taught in the first and second years of the HKU Engineering undergraduate degree. The programme features hands-on electronic projects, lectures, and most importantly, FUN!
Illinois Tech University (USA)
Added Apr 2023
About Elevate College Prep Why wait? Get college and real-world experience now. No other program in the country gives middle school and high school students the college exposure and real-world experiences like Illinois Tech’s Elevate College Prep. Helps you embark on a successful pathway to college and careers in STEM and other dynamic fields. Offers mentorship that will transform you into a young tech leader and innovative thinker. Connects you with hands-on experiences and allows you to see cutting-edge skills applied in real-world environments. Guides you in drafting a game plan for college and beyond Elevate College Prep offers a variety of special programs and scholarship-based STEM enrichment opportunities.
Imperial College (UK, online)
Added Dec 2023
Global Design Space Challenge
Intensive and professional programme of training by expert engineers and academics followed by an industry design simulation which exposes students to the joys and challenges of working in an industrial team. In this international space settlement design competition you will learn more about engineering, business and teamwork than you ever imagined by designing a settlement in space. Students will integrate their knowledge of science and will learn technical competence, management and communication skills and enjoy a unique experience of working as a member of an aerospace industry proposal team.
Year 10 Zeiss Materials Engineering Summer School
The Zeiss Residential Summer School returns for a second year at Imperial College London from 19 to 23 August 2024. One of the world leading Microscopy companies, Zeiss provides microscope solutions for universities, companies and research institutions. Participants will learn how microscopes are built and operate, how microscopy and materials science are interlinked and how the characterisation of materials can lead to a more sustainable future for all of us. There will also be the opportunity to visit Cambridge and the Zeiss UK site, carry out tests in the Department of Materials lab and win a prize in the final poster competition. Participants will experience university life by staying on campus and participating in a range of social activities in the evening. This summer school is free to successful applicants and includes all materials, accommodation, three meals a day as well as any trips that are part of the programme. Travel to and from Imperial is not included. Priority is given to applicants that meet the widening participation eligibility criteria. Apply through the Aspire application system by 03 June 2024. For any queries please email Dr Eleonora D'Elia at eleonora.delia10@imperial.ac.uk.
Investin Summer Internships: For Ages 12-18 (UK)
Updated Nov 2023
In world-class hospitals and industry sites across London. Do you want to experience life as a doctor or engineer in London next summer? Medicine: shadow doctors in a teaching hospital; experience emergency theatre; learn to take blood . Engineering: explore a Boeing jet alongside aerospace engineers; study supercar engines in a private showroom; design a sustainable flood-prevention solution Plus 8 other industries listed below. Work experience is an essential ingredient for university applications, especially in Medicine.
Engineering: take apart a petrol engine with F1 engineers
Software Engineering: create your own app from start to finish
Kettering University (Michigan USA)
Updated Feb 2023
LITES (Lives Improve Through Engineering & Science)
LITES (Lives Improve Through Engineering & Science) is a two-week residential program created by Kettering University. LITES Introduces young women, who will complete 11th grade by July 1, 2023, to what engineers and scientists do and how they improve people's lives through math, science and technology to find solutions to human problems. Our amazing faculty teach all classes and labs. Students will also have opportunities to strike up meaningful relationships with female mentors. Below are some examples of the opportunities participants will have:
See how engineers help prevent injuries by designing airbags and child car seats and testing them with crash test dummies.
Learn how engineers repair joints, limbs, and organs by making replacements that are functional and durable.
Explore environmental challenges using science and engineering.
Solve crimes by combining science and technology.
Learn how to change the world through science and engineering.
Opportunities to make new friends who love math and science.
Great social activities with your LITES mentors.
King’s College London (UK)
Updated Feb 2023
This course is for students who are keen to take a hands-on approach to learning how physicists, engineers and others work together to tackle global challenges. Its curriculum looks at the subject from both a technological and ethical viewpoint and aims to enable participants to learn the power of computational thinking as a tool for problem-solving in almost any discipline. Lessons will consider the global problem of how to improve water quality as a springboard to explore experimental Physics, hardware design and coding, as well as enable class discussions centred on Ethics in Science. Led by academics from King’s Natural and Mathematical Sciences faculty, students will study fundamentals of Physics and Engineering and build their theoretical and experimental understanding of each discipline in the modern world.
Lasalle Ramon Llull University (Barcelona Spain)
Added Mar 2024
Live a unique university experience at our international campus in Barcelona. If you are between 15 and 18 years old, take part of our summer courses taught 100% in English. From 1st to 12th of July live a university experience with friends from all over the world in a unique environment: a Campus of innovation, technology and international excellence. Choose your course! Be an Architect: Design your project in Barcelona. Be an Engineer: Program your own App or Exploring the World of AI
Linguaviva (Milan Italy)
Added Mar 2024
Linguaviva’s summer study holiday is specifically designed for young students who have an intermediate level of Italian or English. It offers them the opportunity to improve their language skills in an immersive and stimulating environment, while also providing guidance on university study options in Italy. Our pre-academic programme in Milan combines language learning with a focus on future academic pursuits, with particular emphasis on architecture, design, engineering, and economics. Learn about Milan’s academic institutions and what you can study at university in Italy. It is an opportunity for international students to create lasting friendships and learn together in a stimulating environment.
London International Youth Science Forum (online, UK)
Updated Nov 2023
Are you interested in learning science while also having a fun-filled experience of summer camps? Then you’re at the right place! Did you know science camps teach you to solve present day challenges using innovative combinations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)? The unique STEM learning programme organized by LIYSF every summer in the UK, offers you hands-on experience with cutting edge scientific research at state-of-the-art research facilities to ignite your passion for the sciences! So, what are you waiting for? Apply now and join us at the 64th LIYSF for our unique STEM learning programme for students aged 16-21 years old.
University of Massachusetts Amherst (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
Summer Engineering Institute
The 2-week Summer Engineering Institute is a multi-faceted program that allows high school students to explore how engineers envision creative, practical solutions that benefit the everyday lives of people and the communities in which they live. The Summer ENGineering Institute (SENGI) is a multi-faceted program that allows students to explore how engineers envision creative, practical solutions that benefit the everyday lives of people and the communities in which they live. Students will be exposed to numerous and varied topics and the application of science and engineering principles in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, and mechanical engineering. These areas will be examined through faculty presentations, guided discovery, and hands-on design activities. Practicing professional and research engineers, most of who are faculty members, will lead projects and activities. Students will also be engaged in a project that extends over the two weeks which they will present on the final day.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
Added Jan 2024
MITES (formerly OEOP) provides transformative experiences that bolster confidence, create lifelong community, and build an exciting, challenging foundation in STEM for highly motivated 7th–12th grade students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Catalyzing change in STEM, our goal is to advance equity and access through hands-on programs that are free of cost to participants and their families. We create new pathways for our students; help them develop the skills they need and a sense of belonging in the STEM fields; and empower them to use their knowledge to address urgent issues facing their communities and the world at large. Together, all of us at MITES—our staff, our instructors, and our scholars—live MIT’s mission to make the world a better place, for everyone.
University of Miami (Florida USA)
Updated Feb 2023
As one of the nation's most active research universities, the University of Miami specializes in innovative thinking and great teaching – a combination that is showcased in the Summer Scholars Program. Learn from distinguished UM faculty in your field of interest, and study in classes that connect classroom ideas and hands-on learning in one of our exciting summer college programs. This three-week, credit program is open to students completing grades 10 or 11 and graduating in 2024 or 2025.
Architecture, Engineering, and Technology
Applications of Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil and Architectural Engineering – 6 Credit Hours
Innovations in Biomedical, Computer and Electrical Engineering – 6 Credit Hours
MUNER Italian Motor Valley Experience (Italy)
Added Mar 2024
The High School Advanced Engineering Summer Program – Italian Motor Valley Experience offers a 2-week university experience focused on cutting-edge automotive trends. Designed for high school students, this summer program provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of high-performance vehicles through a deep immersion in lectures delivered by university professors and by exploring world’s leading automotive companies. The Italian Motor Valley Experience offers an immersive experience, a variety of academic and business contents aimed at understanding high performance vehicles and engineering subjects, and cultural activities to discover the Italian Motor Valley. This MUNER summer school is hosted at the Department of Engineering Enzo Ferrari, Modena, and organized by University of Modena and Reggio Emilia with the collaboration of Fondazione Marco Biagi (UNIMORE) and Victoria Languages and Cultures.
The College of New Jersey (USA)
Added Mar 2024
We are excited to announce that the School of Engineering at The College of New Jersey is offering two enriching summer camp opportunities (Engineering in Health & Medicine Camp (July 21-26, 2024) and Artificial Intelligence & Wireless Communications Camp (July 28-August 2, 2024)) designed to introduce high school students to the fields of biomedical engineering and electrical & computer engineering. We believe these camps will be of great interest to your students and kindly ask for your assistance in sharing this information.
New York University (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
Tandon School of Engineering
Browse our summer course offerings for middle school and high school students that provide unique opportunities for in-depth STEM studies
Northeastern University (Massachusetts USA)
Updated Feb 2023
Bioengineering Immersion
Bioengineering Immersion is an intensive, experiential, and project-based program for talented high school students who want to deepen their understanding of bioengineering and build a toolbox of technical skills. Over the course of two weeks, students will learn the basics of bioengineering and engineering design principles from our world-renowned faculty while working on cutting-edge projects, such as creating 3D cellular constructs. Students will complete labs on tissue engineering, medical implant design and testing, and biomedical circuit design. Students in this program will have visits from professionals in biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and other bioengineering fields, and will be making site visits to engineering companies to see first-hand how new technologies are being used and to learn about the many career paths in the field. Previous visits have seen how Conformis makes custom total knee replacements, Mitek sports medicine creates devices for minimally invasive surgery, and AstraZeneca develops new drugs. There will also be a panel of current bioengineering students fielding questions and talking about their co-ops, courses, and campus experience.
Engineering Innovation and Design
Deepen your understanding of engineering disciplines and current engineering challenges.
Engineering Innovation and Design (EID) is an intensive, experiential, and project-based program for talented high school students who want to deepen their understanding of engineering disciplines while building a toolbox of technical skills to set themselves apart from their peers. Over the course of the program, students will learn the basics of engineering design through the lens of Automatic Devices in Service to a Sustainable Society. They will research and complete a hands-on project under 3D printed parts, laser-cut designs, and Arduino hardware in our state-of-the-art Makerspace.
Oxford Royale Academy (USA, UK)
Updated Feb 2023
Oxford Royale Academy is the leading global provider of elite summer schools and has welcomed over 30,000 students from 170 nations since 2004. Join us this summer to pursue your academic passions and experience the life and culture of the world's most prestigious universities. Spend two weeks on our Oxford Summer School, or one of our other stunning venues, for a summer to shape your future.
Padworth Summer School (UK)
Added Mar 2024
Padworth Summer School, just outside of London in the UK, is running highly innovative courses this summer for students 14-17, offering pathways in Global English, Explore STEM, and Discover Business. We believe these courses are invaluable for students now starting to think about university and looking to build on essential hard and soft skills for employability success in the future. They also provide students with cultural and social development opportunities through our extensive leisure and social programme, ensuring they also have an action-packed fun-filled summer.
University of Pennsylvania (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
The Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) welcomes highly motivated and talented students to explore Engineering at the college level. The Academy’s intensive, three-week programs combine sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies. Work with leading faculty while earning college credit, live on Penn’s historic campus, and connect with new friends from around the world.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology has been revolutionized by the techniques of genetic engineering which are used to design new proteins, produce drugs, and investigate disease mechanisms. Engineers use this technology to modify living cells of plants, bacteria, yeast, and mammalian cells so that they produce important biomedical products such as human insulin and cancer drugs. In this course, students will learn some of the fundamentals of molecular biology and have the opportunity to carry out molecular cloning experiments in the lab. A group research proposal on a current problem in biotechnology provides the students with an opportunity to investigate a particular research area in depth. Students also attend a journal club to discuss recent journal articles and hear Penn faculty discuss current research in areas related to biotechnology.
COMPLEX NETWORKS
Networks are ubiquitous in our modern society, playing an increasingly larger role in every day life. These include: Social networks such as Facebook or Twitter, infrastructure networks such as the Internet, or energy networks such as the electric grid. Network Science and Engineering is a new discipline that investigates the structure of large complex networks and their behavior and properties, and then designing technologies that control and manipulate their behaviors to bring about greater benefits to society. In this program, students will learn some of the basic tools, methods, and algorithms for analysis of networked systems, as well as practical applications of this new science.
Plaksha University (India)
Updated Feb 2023
Young Technology Scholars (YTS) is a two-week intensive summer program where students are exposed to real-world engineering and problem-solving. Through hands-on learning and interdisciplinary coursework, students will learn how to leverage technology to solve complex problems. We wish to turn the next generation of students into tinkerers, idea generators, and fearless pattern sniffers with a strong motivation to identify and work on the most challenging problems of the world.
Queen’s University (Canada)
Updated Feb 2023
Connections Engineering Outreach offers a variety of summer programming options through our Queen’s Summer Engineering Academy (QSEA) for students currently in grades 1 to 11.
University of Rochester (New York USA)
Updated Feb 2023
The University of Rochester’s Pre-College Programs offer current high school students a wide range of academic programs and a true sense of college life. Students can explore the flexible Rochester Curriculum and learn what they love with like-minded peers. No matter which program you choose, get ready for the Rochester Effect.
Rose-Hulman Institute Institute of Technology (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
Creation Crates
Completing the Creation Crates program will illuminate the potential for experiments in everything students do. Inspired by a Rose-Hulman Mechanical Engineering course, Creation Crates is an opportunity to design their own engineering experiments at home!
Operation Catapult
Students come to Rose-Hulman the summer before their junior or senior year in high school and spend two weeks in a fun and exciting engineering experience. Operation Catapult is something they'll never forget!
Rutgers University (New Jersey USA)
Updated Feb 2023
The Engineering Summer Academy at Rutgers University provides high school students with an introduction to aerospace, biochemical, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, forensic, industrial, material science, mechanical and systems engineering disciplines and careers. Students will enhance their math and science skills by learning how to analyze and interpret data and use quantitative models. Furthermore, students will have the opportunity to:
Engage in hands-on, goal-directed projects and gain an understanding of how engineering is applied in the real world
Become familiar with college campus life and how to take advantage of the wide variety of resources and infrastructure to promote your own self-development
Learn how to document and communicate your work to peer audiences and the general public using informed and factual perspectives
Santa Clara University (California USA)
Santa Clara University School of Engineering is pleased to bring back two very popular programs for 2023 for current high school sophomores and juniors interested in learning more about the field of engineering. The Spring Engineering Education Days (SEEDs) and Summer Engineering Seminar (SES) programs are geared toward students who are not yet committed to future in engineering and who have had minimal exposure to engineering programs due to lack of access. High interest in these programs have made both SEEDs and SES admission more competitive so we encourage your students to sign up sooner than later.
Smith College (Massachusetts USA)
Updated Feb 2023
Summer Science & Engineering Program
The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is designed for exceptional high school students with strong interests in science and engineering. Engage in hands-on research with Smith faculty in life and physical sciences and in engineering. Established in 1990, the program annually serves more than 100 students. Since its inception, nearly 1,800 students have participated, representing 46 states and 53 countries. After the program, participants return to high school better prepared to tackle tough science courses and understand what to expect in college.
University of Southern California (USA)
Updated Feb 2023
SHINE (Summer High School Intensive in Next-Generation Engineering)
The Summer High School Intensive in Next-Generation Engineering (SHINE) offers a seven-week immersion in a professor’s lab, with close mentoring by the research team plus SHINE cohort activities.
Dates: June 12 – July 28
Age group: Rising sophomores through seniors
Schedule: 20 hours/week, usually Mon, Wed, Friday
Cost: $5,750
Scholarships: Based on demonstrated financial need + academic merit
Requirements: Strong track record of independence and STEM engagement (unweighted GPA > 3.4)
Discover Engineering
In this college course, students will explore various disciplines of engineering through academic lectures and classroom discussions. Students will gain practical experience through hands-on projects which involve designing, building and testing and will learn how to conduct research using design thinking and the engineering design process. Students receive 3 units of USC elective credit upon successful course completion.
Dates: June 18 to July 15
Application deadline: May 5, 2023
Age group: Completed at least 9th grade by June 19, 2022
Cost: $6,105
Scholarships: Not available
Housing: None
Requirements: Students who will not have completed Pre-Calc/Trig before June 19, 2022 but who wish to be considered for this course must submit the Pre-Calc/Trig Waiver with their application
Stanford University (California USA)
Updated Feb 2023
We invite high school students from around the world to discover, study, and explore in small classes with instructors who are scholars in their fields and passionate about teaching.
Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey USA)
Updated Feb 2023
You may not know exactly what you want to do yet, but you know whatever it is, it’s going to be big. When you enroll in a Pre-College Program at Stevens, you can explore your ideas and interests in a pressure-free, inspiring academic environment that welcomes big thinkers.
Summer Discovery (USA, UK)
Updated Feb 2023
For high school students in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18), Summer Discovery's Pre-College Enrichment Programs are the perfect mix of pre-college academics and fun activities. You will gain independence, deepen friendships both old and new, and explore your interests through diverse course offerings. The depth and breadth of our program options are unparalleled, so are you ready to prepare for your future? During your class time, you'll be taught by experienced university instructors who know that lectures are old school. Through hands-on experiences, you'll develop 21st century skills like teamwork and communication and won't be watching time tick by. Outside of class, our highly trained staff will help you to explore new cities, lead you on excursions, and plan activities to maximize that summer fun.
University of Texas at Arlington (USA)
Updated Jan 2023
The College of Engineering hosts several summer camps for students from grade 4 through newly graduated high school students. The camps are designed to be fun and educational experiences with a broad exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines, plus related topics in chemistry, physics, and/or math. Field trips to see engineering at work at area businesses and team projects supplement the classroom activities and hands-on experiences.
ENTRY TO ENGINEERING
A team of engineering professors and graduate and undergraduate students from all of UTA’s engineering departments present material from all of UTA’s engineering disciplines – aerospace, biomedical, civil, computer science, electrical, industrial, materials science, and mechanical.
There are also special presentations by professors in related fields and instruction on technical writing and presentations. Cost to attend this 5-day camp: $350.00 (Scholarships are available.) Dates: Not yet scheduled
GIRLGINEERING
This one-week day camp will introduce middle school young women to the field of engineering by showing how engineering is connected to personal issues, social concerns, and community interests. By conveying engineering concepts in a more personal, social and community-oriented context and introducing them to middle school girls, we will show how engineers connect, communicate, and improve the world. Campers will experience faculty presentations and lectures, lab tours, field trips, hands-on activities. Cost to attend this 5-day camp: $350.00 (Scholarships are available.) Dates: Not yet scheduled
TEXAS PRE-FRESHMAN ENGINEERING PROGRAM
PREP is a mathematics-based, academic enrichment program. It emphasizes the development of abstract reasoning and problem solving skills. PREP helps students prepare for careers in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. TexPREP was created to strengthen the potential of students for careers in STEM fields. Women and members of underrepresented groups continue to serve as special target groups for PREP in building a high-quality and diverse 21st century workforce. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Manuel P. Berriozabal from UT San Antonio, PREP is supported by state funds and private contributions. The program includes course work, team projects, class presentations, examinations, career awareness speakers, field trips and special events. The TexPREP program is held over a six week period in the summer. The complete PREP program is presented over the course of four summers in which the students reapply each year. Beginning in 2018, UTA offers all four years of TexPrep, that is, Year 1, 2, 3, and 4. Students who are new to the program may apply for Year 1. Those who successfully complete Year 1, are invited to apply to Year 2, and so forth.
ASM INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE CAMP
This one-day camp is designed for middle and high school students and exposes them to the world of Materials Science and Engineering. Activities include a visit to the Formula SAE racing team, a show at the UTA Planetarium, and tons of hands-on activities. Activities include: Technological Labs; Materials Science Experiments; Scientific Academic Enrichment; Nano-Fabrication Lab Tour; UTA Racing Formula SAE Tour; Planetarium Show; Materials Characterization Methods; and Project Based Activities with Hands-On Learning Experience. The camp provides an opportunity for students to learn: properties of materials including metals, ceramics, polymer and semiconductors; how materials break (and show off their knowledge in a competitive egg drop); how a solar cell works; how nanoparticles of magnetic materials are made and characterized; what it means to be superconductive;and what it means to be truly frictionless.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Updated Feb 2023
Discover, explore and create this summer with our mix of in-person and virtual program offerings. We are excited to welcome you back to the University of Toronto campus this summer with the return of some of our most popular programs!
Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP)
This summer marks the return of our world-renowned Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) for high school students, and for the younger children in your life curious about STEM, the always popular Jr. DEEP will be back! The Da Vinci Engineering Enrichment Program (DEEP) is designed for highly motivated high school students with an aptitude for science and math. DEEP provides students from around the world with the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of engineering, technology, business, and science disciplines. Since its inception in 2003, DEEP has brought together over 10,000 like-minded students to explore some of the most innovative topics in engineering and science today—taught by some of our faculty’s top alumni, PhD candidates, and Master’s and undergraduate students. The program is designed to expose bright young minds to concepts usually presented in the upper years of an undergraduate degree or in graduate school.
Get a head start on exploring your options for a university degree and career. Complement your current academic studies with this unique engineering experience.
Blueprint
Blueprint is an academic enrichment program designed for highly motivated Black students interested in science and engineering. Blueprint is open to students currently in Grades 10 and 11, and are interested in careers in STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Math). The program consists of four weeks of summer programming followed by a program of year-long engagement. This year, the summer program is in-person at the University of Toronto's St. George campus. This in-person program invites students to think about design and innovation—applicable to any engineering field. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fun, educational excursions and community-building events.
Global Engineering Challenge
Engage with experts in engineering, develop critical thinking skills, and create solutions to global issues. The Global Engineering Challenge aims to broaden the minds of Grade 9–12 students. This program mimics a capstone style course and is designed for highly committed and motivated students who have an interest in problem-solving. Each week, students will have the opportunity to engage with upper-year and recently graduated engineering students. Students will participate in workshops that will provide them with a deeper understanding of the challenges engineers face and be guided towards developing effective solutions. This program supports the goals of the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering in preparing students with the technical and trans-disciplinary competencies necessary for them to identify, learn, and apply along with engineering practices to resolve global challenges, create new technologies and contribute to the prosperity of society. The Global Engineering Challenge is a remote, online and accessible opportunity. We are excited to present this opportunity as part of our Online Programming and hope that you will accept this challenge.
Tufts University (Massachusetts USA)
Updated Feb 2023
Choose from 2-week intensive or 6-week, semester-long STEM opportunities at Tufts? Dive right in with our programs with focuses in medicine, scientific research, engineering design, coding, and more.
Tulane University (Louisiana USA)
Updated Feb 2023
What will you study this summer? Select course options by course type, grade level or subject area. High school students interested in the two-week residential, enrichment experience select two courses. Start building your summer today!
University of Warwick Engineering (UK)
Added Mar 2024
We are pleased to be able to share information about this year's Pre-University Summer School. This is an exciting opportunity for your students to experience a taste of university life, with like-minded peers from around the world! For further information about the programme, courses, application process, fees and entry requirements, please visit the Summer School website.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Massachusetts, USA)
Updated Mar 2024
Frontiers WPI's premier pre-college program will give high schoolers an all-encompassing preview of college life at WPI. Students will not only learn and grow their STEM knowledge and skills but build connections with students from around the globe. Please see our FAQs page for orientation information, packing lists, and more!
World Scholars Academy Summer Engineering Program (virtual)
Updated Feb 2023
World Engineers Academy is a two-week course introducing 15-18 year-olds to high-level concepts in engineering, and is designed and taught by a world-leading engineering scholar. Whether you are already set on a career in engineering or are simply curious, World Engineers Academy will provide you with key insights into the leading-edge of the natural sciences and how to succeed as an engineering student.