by InvestIN
A London-based engineering summer school where students aged 15-18 complete hands-on simulations, professional site visits and career coaching at UCL and industry locations.
by InvestIN
A London-based engineering summer school where students aged 15-18 complete hands-on simulations, professional site visits and career coaching at UCL and industry locations.
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 15–18
Age range / Year group
Ages 15–18
Location / Region
London
Cost
£2,225
Duration
1 week; 2 weeks; 2-week Premium
Format
In person
Language: English
Accommodation: Optional residential or non-residential; residential students stay in central London university halls.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner are included with the residential accommodation package.
Outcomes: []
Choose 1 week, 2 weeks or 2-week Premium across three 2026 intakes in London; students take part in engineering simulations and professional site visits, and can add accommodation at university halls.
A London engineering summer school for ages 15-18, offering 1-week, 2-week and Premium options with hands-on simulations, professional site visits, UCL campus experience, optional accommodation and certificate or UCAS-point pathways.
Aspiring engineers aged 15-18 who want an in-person London summer school with practical engineering tasks, site visits, professional networking and university-application support.
Students outside the stated 15-18 age range, or EFL students below an intermediate or advanced English level, may not be the intended fit.
The strongest fit is for students who want intensive engineering exposure, UCL campus time, professional site visits, career coaching and certificate or UCAS-point pathways; families should compare the 1-week, 2-week and Premium fees and residential costs.
Students take part in engineering simulations including airfield and aircraft work, supercar engineering, petrol engine teardown, wind-tunnel aerofoil testing, bridge building, materials failure analysis and a mission-to-Mars systems engineering activity.
Minimum English language requirement of B2 (upper-intermediate
CEFR). Non-British and non-Irish visitors to the UK need either a visa or ETA
students who require a visa should apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.
Entry cost
£2,225
What's included
25, 50 or 65 hours of contact time with professionals depending on package.; Hands-on career simulations.; Programme materials, equipment and resources.; On-site safeguarding and pastoral care.; Experience UCL campus.; Professional workplace or venue excursions: up to 2 for 1 week, up to 5 for 2-week and Premium.; Residential package, when purchased, includes private ensuite accommodation, breakfast and dinner, social activities and 24/7 support.
Register online by choosing the engineering programme, length and date, then pay in full or secure the place with a non-refundable £950 deposit; after booking, complete the student enrolment form and pre-arrival steps.
The programme covers the following focus areas.
Curriculum
Week 1 includes programme welcome and peer networking, aeronautical and aerospace engineering activities, an industry facilities visit, materials engineering failure analysis, and civil or structural engineering. Students are coached by engineers across mechanical, civil, materials and aerospace areas. Premium adds psychometric testing, an assessed strategy game and gala networking.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the programme.
The sample timetable includes travel to accommodation, dinner or break from 17:30-19:30, evening social activities from 19:30-22:00, and 23:00 lights out. The residential package includes breakfast, dinner, accommodation travel and evening activities.
Students are coached by engineers and professionals specialising in mechanical, civil, materials, aerospace and other engineering areas, including named examples such as Rolls Royce engineering input, aerospace engineers and pilots.
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus, with certain days in other key industry locations in London; accommodation is on university campus in central London halls such as Garden Halls, College Hall, International Hall and Frances Gardner House.
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