PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of Cambridge
- Destination
- United Kingdom
- Format & duration
- On campus · 5 days
- Age / stage
- UK state school, Year 12
- Type
- Outreach
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Students study within a selected department and join campus activities. Online webinars and advice run before and after the residential week.
Eligibility and international applicants
For Year 12 students at UK state-maintained schools. Selection considers factors including care experience, free-school-meal eligibility and caring responsibilities.
Check the citizenship, school or residence restrictions above first.
Dates and costs
Schedule
The 2026 residential ran 17–21 August. Cambridge directs students to check in January 2027 for the next intake.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Eligibility
- For Year 12 students at UK state-maintained schools. Selection considers factors including care experience, free-school-meal eligibility and caring responsibilities. Official source ↗
Session dates
- The 2026 residential ran 17–21 August. Cambridge directs students to check in January 2027 for the next intake. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- There is no fee for the subject-specific residential. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Students study within a selected department and join campus activities. Online webinars and advice run before and after the residential week. Official source ↗
Fit and preparation
Identify the department you want to try, then check Sutton Trust eligibility with your school.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
