PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Organiser
- Imperial College London
- Destination
- United Kingdom
- Format & duration
- On campus · 2 weeks
- Age / stage
- 16–17
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-10 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- STEM classroom study
- Laboratory and practical workshops
- Interdisciplinary innovation challenges
Academic content in depth
Imperial combines an initial subject focus with an interdisciplinary Innovation Challenge. Published teaching includes lectures, laboratories and practical workshops across science, engineering and data-related fields. Some subjects run only in a particular session, so compare the subject, session and prerequisite expectations together.
Classes, assignments and workload
The verified 2026 programme is a two-week residential experience, with full residential participation required and student accommodation at South Kensington. Academic work is accompanied by evening and weekend activities. This concentrated programme for ages 16–17 differs substantially from a day visit or independent sightseeing arrangement.
Eligibility and international applicants
For students aged 16–17 with strong academic and English skills. Check that the age conditions are satisfied throughout the programme.
Dates and costs
Schedule
The official application page states that applications open in January 2027.
Costs
2026 residential reference: £7,695. The 2027 fee has not been verified for this entry.
Fit and preparation
Suitable for exploring different STEM pathways. Identify your interests and assess your academic preparation and discussion skills.
Application preparation
Start with a scientific or engineering question and describe your knowledge, methods tried and remaining uncertainties. Check the subject’s academic and English expectations and your ability to explain technical ideas in a team. Before applying or paying, verify accommodation inclusions, arrival and departure arrangements, insurance and travel.
Choosing well and reflecting on outcomes
It may suit students seeking both a STEM focus and cross-disciplinary teamwork. Those wanting fully independent housing and travel should check the residential rules first. Reflect on how the challenge was defined, alternatives compared and contributions made; participation is not undergraduate admission to Imperial.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch freely between subjects?
Check application and allocation rules. Some subjects are session-specific, so do not assume unrestricted switching after arrival.
Can I stay in a hotel instead?
The current official description requires residential participation throughout; do not treat it as a commuting programme.
Do the 2026 fees establish the 2027 price?
No. Edition labels matter, and new dates and prices require official confirmation.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗www.imperial.ac.uk
- Official source 2 ↗www.imperial.ac.uk
- Official source 3 ↗www.imperial.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.
