Cambridge summer schools

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Learn in the Cambridge University Style

Be inspired by the tutorial teaching methods used in universities like Cambridge throughout the duration of the summer courses. These close-knit educational sessions in academic tuition will give you the opportunity to discuss your ideas in an academically challenging environment.

You'll engage in thought-provoking debates to develop your presentation skills with expert tutors in the Cambridge summer courses throughout the academic programmes in the prestigious universities known for their academic excellence.

Why attend a Cambridge summer school? Here’s why:

By having the Cambridge student experience you will achieve from our summer school programme you will discover your true study interests. By getting the opportunity to explore the rich history the University of Cambridge offers students along with other students from different cultural backgrounds, you will be able to gain insight into what really matters to you, and what subject you will select to study in university.

Outstanding Teaching: Top 3 in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Great Prospects: Cambridge is one of the top 10 universities most often targeted by Britain's leading graduate employers.

World Class Research: The University is ranked in the top 5 for research quality.

Be Taught in the Cambridge Style

Be inspired by the tutorial teaching methods used in universities like Cambridge. Courses at Cambridge Summer Schools are limited to no more than eight students of the same ability and experience. The majority of the teaching will take place via seminars. These close-knit educational sessions will give you the opportunity to discuss your ideas in an academically challenging environment. You'll engage in thought-provoking debate to develop your presentation skills in your chosen subject with expert tutors. 

Arts and Humanities Summer School at Cambridge

Travel back in time and across the world to explore the symbolism of some of the most fascinating eras. Study Arts and Humanities with us and you’ll learn how to interpret resources for the best results, how to conduct research to draw well-considered conclusions and what a primary source is. Strap yourself in for an epic ride through history and the arts.

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Biotechnology and Genetics Summer School at Cambridge

Observe the fascinating scientific principles of Biotechnology and Genetics while exploring their impact on our everyday lives. Study Biotechnology and Genetics with us and you’ll learn deep theoretical knowledge, furthering your understanding and pushing the boundaries of new discoveries.

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Business and Entrepreneurship Summer School at Cambridge

Times are changing. Business is moving fast. Thanks to the digital age, more and more people are setting up their own companies. Yet, start-ups need a great deal of financial and strategic investment to succeed. Learn what you need to know to skyrocket your business on our extensive Business and Entrepreneurship course. From competition and globalisation and macroeconomics to the marketing mix, you’ll be well-prepped in a range of commercial areas.

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Chemistry Summer School at Cambridge

You’ll work with your tutor on a range of topics within specialisms such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry and mathematics for chemistry. Exploring the areas of the subject you’re most passionate about and enjoying personalised tuition from expert tutors - many of whom have studied or taught at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge - for a first-class learning experience.

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Computer Science Summer School at Cambridge

Level up your skill and get to grips with the latest software innovations in our immersive Computer Science summer course.

Designed to give you a comprehensive overview of the types and creation of software development, you'll also familiarise yourself with the various steps and structures used from initial design through to end-user experience.

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Creative Writing Summer School at Cambridge

To write well, you must feel inspired. Every great writer throughout time had a muse – a captivating love, a passion for the seasons or a pull to a particular place that stirred emotion and imagination.

Walk the same cobbled streets and write under the same canopy of stars that showcased some of the world’s finest novels and poems, studying the methods and structures that help your ideas flow fluently.

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Economics Summer School at Cambridge

Through our Economics summer courses, you’ll discover how societies, governments, businesses and households divide up their resources, how markets work and the probability of business success and failure within a domestic economy.

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Engineering Summer School at Cambridge

Today, the field of engineering offers more career choices than any other discipline – perfect if you know you want to be an engineer, but haven’t yet fine-tuned your focus. Our Engineering summer courses will introduce to you how to think like an engineer so you can take time to decide where your passion lies.

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History Summer School at Cambridge

Open your mind to the fascinating stories and relics throughout time by studying History at a Cambridge summer school.

From Medieval Times to Ancient Greece, the Cold War to the Industrial Revolution, we’ll take you back boosting your knowledge along the way with easy-to-absorb teaching that mirrors the Cambridge tutorial style.

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Law Summer School at Cambridge

The perfect pre-law summer programs for students interested in pursuing a career in Law, our courses help you to develop the skills needed to become a solicitor or barrister and build a diverse skill set that will help you analyse complex information, write with precision and fluency and construct arguments backed by solid knowledge.

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Physics at Cambridge Summer School

From the history of the atom to finding out why we have and need relativity, our Physics course will teach you invaluable lessons about science and the world that surrounds us. Study Physics with us and you’ll gain a deep understanding of your tutor's specialism, whether it's particle physics, condensed matter, astrophysics or a more applied field.

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Medicine Summer School at Cambridge

From broken bones to terminal illness, learn how the body shuts down and recovers on our Medicine course. You’ll learn everything from the toes up, whether it's anatomy, physiology or infectious pathology. Prepare to branch out into medical ethics, answering critical questions and citing real-life case studies for an immersive studying experience.

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English Literature Summer School at Cambridge

Discover a world of literary wonder on our English Literature study course. From inspiring poetry and fiction that dates back to medieval times through to contemporary works, you’ll learn the mechanisms and themes that enrich our literature.

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Psychology Summer School at Cambridge

Study Psychology with us and explore them in-depth, studying about psychology through history to today, alternative theories and approaches, the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, and the psychology and physiology of the human brain.

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Leadership Summer School at Cambridge

Lead by example by taking the best leadership course there is out there. Lead yourself, lead a team and lead your life in the most successful way possible by studying how to set goals, manage your time and build lasting relationships.

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Natural Science Summer School at Cambridge

Discover the relationship between natural sciences and mathematics and apply your newfound Natural Sciences knowledge to situations in the real world. Study Natural Sciences with us and you’ll learn a mix of concepts from biological and physical sciences plus check out an emerging interdisciplinary field that is gaining industry relevance.

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International Relations Summer School at Cambridge

Cultures clash and not all countries get along. But could we change all that? Explore what it means to live in a multicultural world and understand the implications of national identities and whether future generations will ever live in a world of peace. Study International Relations with us and you'll dissect case studies from Western Europe to East Asia and closely analyse specific nation-building events.

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Media Studies Summer School at Cambridge

Learn how films, TV shows and games are made and the impact certain genres and topics have on mass audiences. Study solo and collaborate in small groups for a mix of individual and interactive studying.

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Mathematics Summer School at Cambridge

Go behind the numbers and learn how to reason with mathematics as a solid base for your arguments. Learn Maths with us and you’ll look beyond simple calculations, find out about fundamental theory and everything there is to know about real problem-solving.

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Environmental Science Summer School at Cambridge

We’ll explore the political and economic context of environmental issues, reconstructing climates and what it means to be truly sustainable for an efficient, just world today and in the future.

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Testimonials from our students

The best lesson I have had so far was at the beginning of the course when we studied Game Theory, and when we did presentations in class about shops or platforms that we had to imagine ourselves.

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Adnaan
Mauritius

The best thing about the Medicine course was the interactivity of the lectures. My tutor was really interested in the subject, so I always felt like I could go up to her and ask her questions, whether they were about what we were learning or about other areas of biotechnology.

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Alexandra
USA

The course gave me an insight into how to make arguments in support of or against certain positions which is useful in law and the tutor assisted me in how to structure these arguments. I've enjoyed the company of having a roommate and that you make so many new friends.

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