SUMMER SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Join us in July and August 2025 for an unforgettable Undergraduate Summer School experience at Imperial College London. Designed for ambitious students, our Undergraduate Summer Schools give you the opportunity to explore cutting-edge science, engineering and business while experiencing life at a world-leading university.

You’ll work alongside expert academics, take part in hands-on projects and connect with students from around the world. Along the way, you’ll develop valuable skills and the confidence to take the next step in your academic journey.


PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND FORMAT
AI & Autonomous Industrial Systems21 July – 1 August 202560 contact hours
Data Science and AI Summer School (Cohort 1)21 July – 1 August 202560 contact hours
Integrated Space Science and Engineering Summer School21 July – 1 August 202560 contact hours
Security & Resilience Summer School21 July – 1 August 202560 contact hours
Startup Launchpad Summer School21 July – 1 August 202560 contact hours
Sustainable Business for Planetary Health Summer School21 July – 1 August 202560 contact hours
Sustainable Futures: A Global Climate Summer School21 July – 1 August 202560 contact hours
Imperial-RCA Design for Global Challenges Summer School31 July – 8 August 202549 contact hours
Data Science and AI Summer School (Cohort 2)4 August – 15 August 202560 contact hours
Strategy & Consulting Summer School4 August – 15 August 202560 contact hours
Creating Entrepreneurial Impact for a Sustainable Future Summer School4 August – 8 August 202530 contact hours


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by the start of the summer school and should typically demonstrate strong academic performance in their current year of study. Some summer schools require students to be studying specific subject disciplines – please refer to the individual summer school for details.


English requirements:

All students are required to have a good command of English, and if it is not their first language, they will need to satisfy the College requirement (or equivalent) as follows:

  • a minimum score of IELTS (Academic Test) 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element).

  • TOEFL (iBT) 92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)

  • CET- 4 (China) minimum score of 550

  • CET- 6 (China) minimum score of 520


*The English qualification certificate is waived for the student undertake high education (undergraduate or postgraduate) studies in English. If you have difficulty providing the above evidence, you will be required to attend an online interview.

COST & APPLICATION

For applicants from the China region, contact us at:
Email: icdsi.programme@gmail.com / cpd@imperial.ac.uk

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please note for applicants from the China region, you are eligible to apply for the scholarship and get a tuition fee deduction. A scholarship of up to £300 will be provided by Global University Online. To apply, please click the link below, complete an online application form and upload your personal statement (within 500 words) and CV/resume: 


The deadline of scholarship application is 23:59 30 May 2025(UK time).

*In order to ensure the prompt and efficient processing of your scholarship applications, it is imperative that you submit your scholarship application on the same day as your application materials.

Provider
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a world-class university with a mission to benefit society through excellence in science, engineering, medicine and business.
Certificate
Participating students will receive certificates and achievement certificates issued by Imperial College; members of the winning team will receive Award Letters from Imperial College and Imperial College peripheral prizes.
FEEDBACK FROM PAST STUDENTS

“I really have learned a lot through the programme. Thanks to all professors and supervisors”

‐ student from Shanghai Jiaotong University



“High quality teaching, useful knowledge and full support”

‐ student from Shanghai Jiaotong University



“Wonderful. It enhanced my understanding of data science. It was also wonderful to listen and discuss opinions with the professors”

‐ student from Zhejiang University



“It's indeed a wonderful experience, learning knowledge and coming across with so many excellent teachers and classmates”

‐ student from Zhejiang University



“This programme opens a door to the world of data science for me! Brilliant!”

‐ student from Zhejiang University



“The project gave me the opportunity to meet many great students and professors. I learned how to use artificial intelligence to improve everyday tasks, including but not limited to the computer vision and natural language projects in the program. This has greatly broadened my horizons and expanded my knowledge beyond my undergraduate studies. ”

‐ student from Xi'an Jiaotong‐Liverpool University



“Many thanks for this valuable experience. I have benefited greatly from being exposed to cuttingedge data science knowledge and trying to work on a project with students from different schools and disciplines. I will always cherish this memory. ”

‐ student from Nanjing Audit University



“It's a fantastic opportunity to experience the research atmosphere at Imperial College London. It is exhilarating to meet so many outstanding staff and professors talking like friends to us. It was also a valuable experience working with my teammates, who doesn't actually know each other before, but come together tighter after this programme. And my passion towards IC has never become so high like now. ”

‐ student from University of Nottingham Ningbo China