Oxford Engineering Summer School

Get ahead in your future in engineering. Join our Oxford Engineering Summer School on the Oxford University campus, or online, to experience what studying engineering is like, and develop the confidence and knowledge to put you ahead of the curve – in your university application and beyond.

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Get excited about engineering

Spend two weeks of your summer immersing yourself in the world of engineering on the prestigious Oxford University campus – a global centre of innovation. We’ll introduce you to a successful professional who’s built a career working in an engineering-related field.

Learn from world-class engineering tutors

Studying alongside ambitious students from around the world, you’ll also take on fun challenges, such as learning how to build a bridge.

Be inspired

Rooted in Oxford’s spirit of academic excellence, the Oxford Scholastica Academy’s Engineering Summer School courses will enable you to truly immerse yourself in your subject. You’ll gain unique insights into what studying your favourite subject at university is like – giving you the edge in your future.

Get the Oxford experience

You’ll learn all about Engineering goals while enjoying everything that the magical city of Oxford has to offer.

Browse our Oxford Summer Engineering Courses

Our Oxford engineering summer programmes are two weeks long and are held on the world famous Oxford University campus. Whether you’ve studied aspects of the subject before, or are totally new to it, our Engineering Summer School offers a perfect course to suit your needs.

In Oxford | 12-14 Year Olds

Discover Technology

Are you fascinated by rockets and robots? Do you love playing with computers? On this technology summer course, you’ll learn how websites are built using different coding languages, design a rocket using practical applications of maths and physics, and build your own hydraulics system.

Technology course for 12-14 year olds

In Oxford | 15-18 Year Olds

Experience Engineering

If you love understanding how things work and exploring individual components of machines and structures, there’s a good chance you’re considering engineering as an area of study. On this Oxford engineering summer programme, you’ll explore the differences between mechanical, civil and electrical engineering — and build your very own engine.

Engineering course for 15-18 year olds

Browse our Online Engineering Courses

Drawing on the Oxford Scholastica Academy’s years of experience of running world-class summer schools, our online Engineering courses combine Oxford’s spirit of excellence with the very best in future-focused learning.

Online Courses | 12-14 Year Olds

Technology

On this exciting course, you’ll be introduced to some of the most important concepts in Engineering and Technology — and you’ll learn how to build your own website! With your tutor and classmates, you’ll also explore how the practical applications of Maths and Physics work in the real world.

On this course, you’ll explore:

Electronics
Photonic systems (the science of light)
Coding in HTML and CSS
How to build your own website

Online Technology Course for 12-14 year olds

Online Courses | 15-18 Year Olds

Engineering

Does the world of engineering spark your interest? Guided by an expert tutor, you’ll explore key introductory engineering topics and work together to design your own models. You’ll learn how to apply Mathematics and Physics to solve problems, and learn how to stand out in future university applications. You’ll also get to participate in a Q&A with an engineer.

On this course, you’ll cover:

Maths for engineers
Material efficiencies and construction
Designing engineering models
Building a tower from limited materials

Online Engineering Course for 15-18 year olds

Online Internships | 15-18 Year Olds

Engineering Internships

If you’re interested in Engineering or considering a career as an engineer in the future, a research Internship with Oxford Scholastica is an opportunity to explore the latest developments in Engineering and prepare for your future as an engineer.

Supported by your Mentor, an academic researcher in Engineering, you’ll work in a team of Engineering interns from around the world. You’ll undertake your own research on a cutting-edge topic in Engineering and technology, and together with your Mentor you’ll co-author a research paper for publication in an academic journal.

You’ll conclude the internship having gained impressive Engineering work experience, as well as a Letter of Recommendation.

Online Engineering Internships for 15-18 year olds

Students from up to 85 different nationalities chose to experience our engineering courses last year:

9 out of 10 said our engineering summer courses were one of the most memorable summers of their life

9 out of 10 said that our high school summer engineering courses gave them greater certainty about their future direction

94% of students said they had a greater certainty over their future academic and career choices

Why choose one of our Oxford Engineering summer school programmes?

The Best Courses

We’ve designed our high school summer engineering courses to stimulate, stretch and challenge you – regardless of your existing subject knowledge.

The Best People

Your engineering course will be taught by tutors that are current or former students and faculty of world-class institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

Your Future Success

Our engineering summer school is designed to help you discover, experience and prepare for a successful future personally, academically and professionally.

Get the Oxford Experience

You’ll be taught engineering on the prestigious Oxford University campus, where many world-famous figures in the field began their own career journeys.

Engineering Summer School Testimonials

Honestly, OSA was the best thing I could have done for myself. It’s really hard to find people that will support my dreams as much as the staff at Oxford Scholastica have.

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Gracious,
Zimbabwe, Engineering

If you want to study something outside of school that will really make a difference, I strongly advise you to take a course with Oxford Scholastica! My tutor was amazing and I loved it all.

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Thea,
Romania, Engineering

The instructors have been great – they know how to engage and help the students have in-depth, thought-provoking conversations. The courses that my son has taken have truly been a great experience for him!

Patricia,
USA, Parent

What You’ll Get From Our Engineering Courses

Whether you’re interested in exploring more about your subject, or are keen to pursue an engineering-related course at university, this summer school is for you. You’ll:

Be introduced to the world of engineering, both at university and as a career, through our fully accredited engineering course
Take part in a mix of classroom-based discussions and fun practical challenges to help you understand the work of an engineer and the challenges you’ll face in an engineering career
Experience life as an engineering student, with expert teaching from our predominantly Oxbridge-educated staff
Gain an understanding of the wide variety of career options available to you if you choose to study engineering at university
Meet a real engineer, who’ll answer all your questions about what it’s like working in engineering and studying a branch of engineering at university
Take part in practical challenges that test your knowledge and skills while demonstrating the real-life applications of engineering, such as constructing a bridge and building a hydraulics system and engine
Find out more about what your options are for studying engineering at university
Meet like-minded students from around the world, who’ll form the start of your future professional network, and you’ll join our community of Oxford Scholastica Academy alumni
Graduate, on successful completion of your engineering summer course, in a formal Graduation Ceremony held at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School

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Get an Authentic University Experience

We believe that learning should be interactive and fun, and this belief fuels our approach to teaching. As a student on one of our courses you’ll:

Oxford-style teaching

You’ll learn in small, dynamic classes just as you would be at Oxford or Cambridge University. You’ll be taught by our first-class teaching faculty thereby ensuring you have the very best Oxford engineering summer school experience.

University-style independence

You’ll have the opportunity to study and socialise on the Oxford University campus, and take part in legendary activities such as punting. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and make friends with ambitious students like you from all over the world.

Real-world skills

You’ll leave equipped with key skills for the future – like public speaking, how to prepare for your future career and how to bounce back from failure – thanks to our Masterclass programme.

Reserve Your Spot

Ready for a life-changing educational experience? Apply in minutes and reserve a spot for Oxford’s #1 rated summer school and online programmes.

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