Summer schoolUniversity of Cambridge (with the Sutton Trust)

Cambridge Sutton Trust Summer School: Engineering 2027

A free five-day residential summer school at the University of Cambridge, run with the Sutton Trust for Year 12 students at UK state schools. The Engineering strand offers introductory lectures across several engineering disciplines and time in a laboratory.

At a glance

Run by
University of Cambridge (with the Sutton Trust)[1]
Who it’s for
Year 12 students at state-maintained schools in the UK. The Engineering strand needs Maths and Physics A Level (or equivalent).[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A week of introductory engineering lectures across electrical, mechanical, materials and civil engineering, plus group study and laboratory work.
Cost
Free[3]
Year groups
Year 12
Where
UK-wide (East of England (Cambridge))
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources
  1. University of Cambridge

    Sutton Trust Summer Schools | Undergraduate Study

    a 5-day summer school

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. University of Cambridge

    Sutton Trust Summer Schools | Undergraduate Study

    They are open to Year 12 students at state-maintained schools in the UK.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. University of Cambridge

    Sutton Trust Summer Schools | Undergraduate Study

    Our summer schools are free subject-specific residential courses.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.