Discover Engineering Residentials

University Programmes

These are programmes run by universities to encourage applications to engineering courses. The majority of these have eligibility criteria as they aim to support the students who are under-represented at university.

Engineering Development Trust - Insight into University Residentials

The EDT runs a number of summer engineering residentials events at a handful of universities. Whilst these cost £400-500 there are a number of bursaries available.

- Check them out here: https://www.etrust.org.uk/residential-insight-into-university

Sutton Trust Summer Schools

The Sutton Trust works to address social mobility in the UK and runs a number of fully funded summer schools primarily for students from less advantaged backgrounds. Check to see if you meet the eligibility criteria, which include attending state-school, being a first generation university applicant or being from a low socio-economic neighbourhood, among others.

- Check it out here: https://summerschools.suttontrust.com/browse-courses/

Oxford University Engineering Residential

Hosted by the University of Oxford and requires specific subjects and previous grades. Preference is given to under-represented groups.

- Check it out here: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/visiting-and-outreach/outreach-events/engineering-subject-residential

Swansea University Engineering Summer School

This 3-day event has multiple engineering streams to chose from. The cost is £150 per student.

- Check it out here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/courses/engineering/summer-schools/

Cambridge Engineering Summer School

This fully funded residential allows students year 12 students to experience studying Engineering at Cambridge. It also requires students to have previously achieved given grades at GCSE level.

- Check it out here: https://www.admissions.eng.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-engineering-summer-school

University of Surrey Summer Engineering Residential

A one week, fully funded exploration of studying engineering at university for students from less advantaged backgrounds. Check to see if you meet the eligibility criteria listed on the website.

- Check it out here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/sixth-form-colleges/residential-summer-schools

Teesside Chemical Engineering Residential - Female Only

Covering chemical and process engineering, this free of charge residential is a two day long event hosted by Teeside University, specifically for female students.

- Check it out here: https://www.tees.ac.uk/minisites/summerschool/index.cfm#events

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