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Summer schoolUniversity of Sheffield with the Sutton Trust

Sutton Trust Summer School, University of Sheffield (Engineering)

A four-day residential in which one strand covers Engineering, Law, Management and Economics, and Physics or Architecture and Landscape. Register interest now to hear when 2027 applications open.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
University of Sheffield with the Sutton Trust
Who it’s for
Students in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland, aged no older than 17 on 1 September, who attended a state-funded UK school or college[1]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A free residential taster of university engineering, with travel funded
Cost
Free, with everything included and travel funded[2]
Year groups
Year 12
Where
UK-wide (Sheffield)
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources

  1. University of Sheffield

    Sutton Trust Summer School

    Studying in Year 12 in England or Wales, Year 13 in Northern Ireland, or S5 in Scotland (or equivalent)

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. University of Sheffield

    Sutton Trust Summer School

    In simple terms; everything is included!

    Checked 23 October 2026

  3. University of Sheffield

    Sutton Trust Summer School

    Applications for our 2026 Summer Schools have now closed but you can register your interest in our 2027 summer schools below.

    Checked 23 October 2026

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

Not open yet

2027 dates not yet published; register interest. The 2026 engineering school ran 21 to 24 July 2026[3]

Visit sheffield.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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Cambridge Sutton Trust Summer School: Engineering 2027

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Summer schoolUniversity of Cambridge (with the Sutton Trust)

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.

Worth
A week of introductory engineering lectures across electrical, mechanical, materials and civil engineering, plus group study and laboratory work.
Who
Year 12 students at state-maintained schools in the UK. The Engineering strand needs Maths and Physics A Level (or equivalent).
Entry
Students apply themselves
When
2027 dates not yet published. Cambridge says to check back in January 2027.

Visit undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Cambridge Sutton Trust Summer School: Engineering 2027

Insight into University (EDT)

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Summer schoolEDT (The Engineering Development Trust)

A four or five-day summer school at a university, trying out an engineering or STEM degree subject, usually staying in halls.

Cost
£240 to £595 (2026 prices); bursaries for eligible students
Who
Year 12 (S5 or S6) students at UK schools and colleges, or home educated
When
Register interest for summer 2027 now; application dates not published yet

Visit etrust.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Insight into University (EDT)

Smallpeice Trust engineering courses

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Summer schoolThe Smallpeice Trust

Engineering courses online or as a three-day residential, with a tenth of places fully funded for students who couldn't otherwise go.

Cost
From £150 online; £415 for a three-day residential; fully funded places for eligible students
Who
Students aged 12 to 17
When
2027 courses launch in late autumn; most run in the summer holidays

Visit smallpeicetrust.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Smallpeice Trust engineering courses