Imperial Global Summer School
Elevate your passion for STEM and make friends from around the world at our pre-university programme for students aged 16 and 17.
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During Global Summer School you will:
- Learn at a world top two university – the only one in the UK focussing exclusively on science, engineering, medicine and business.
- Take your subject knowledge to the next level through a challenging academic programme that includes classroom-based lectures, laboratory sessions and practical workshops.
- Solve a real-world problem by coming together with students from other academic subjects to share expertise in an Innovation Challenge.
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- Stay in real student accommodation on our South Kensington Campus.
- Enjoy evenings and a weekend full of social activities to help you make the most of your time in London.
Key information
Student experience
Choose what you study in week one:
Part one: Academic sessions
Solve a real-world challenge in week two
In week two of the programme, you will be placed into a group with students from different academic subjects. Together you will share expertise and help solve a real-world challenge.
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The Innovation Challenge is led by the Imperial Enterprise Lab, a group of industry experts, and is a chance for you to develop vital skills you will need at university such as presentation, communication and group work. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Global Summer School videos
2025 Student and Parent Information Session
Please note that this covers the 2025 webinar, the 2026 information session will occur on 14/01/2026
Our Student and Parent Information Session was delivered by the Global Summer School team and ran through information on how to apply, including assessment criteria to help students through the application process. Topics also discussed include an overview of the academic sessions and the exciting calendar of social activities.
The 2026 student and parent information session will be held on 14 January 2026.
2025 Teacher and Counsellor Information Session
Please note that this covers the 2025 webinar, the 2026 information session will occur on 14/01/2026
Our Teacher and Counsellor Information Session was delivered by the Global Summer School team and ran through information on how to apply, including assessment criteria to help students through the application process.
The 2026 teacher and counsellor information session will occur on 21 January 2026.
2025 TeenLife Summer Opportunities Fair
TeenLife's Virtual Fair provides an overview of our 2025 academic programme
TeenLife's Virtual Fair provides an overview of our 2025 academic programme including, a course outline, support available, eligibility and assessment criteria and most importantly, what you can gain from Global Summer School!
The student experience
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The Innovation Challenge
What is the Innovation Challenge all about?
About Global Summer School
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Why attend Global Summer School? Hear from our alumni
Hear about the student experience at Global Summer School.