PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- Tufts University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Activities described in the curriculum include creating designs with CAD software, using 3D printing for fabrication, fabricating parts with a laser cutter, building systems with a microcomputer or controller board, implementing work in Python, working with data in R.
- Tools named in the course description include GoPiGo3, Raspberry Pi, Python.
Eligibility and international applicants
Eligible: students entering grades 10–12 or graduates of the high-school class of 2027.
The specific international pathway still needs confirmation. Do not assume eligibility for Chinese applicants.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Published sessions: July 11th-July 23rd, 2027; July 25th-August 6th, 2027; July 11th - July 23rd, 2027; July 25th - August 6th, 2027.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- Eligible: students entering grades 10–12 or graduates of the high-school class of 2027. Official source ↗
- Eligible students Entering grades 10-12 or a 2027 high school graduate Official source ↗
Application materials
- Application materials include the academic record and transcript, one recommendation, parental permission and a statement of interest. Official source ↗
- Items listed in the application instructions: recommendation, school transcript. Official source ↗
- Recommendation material is part of the application. Official source ↗
Session dates
- Published sessions: July 11th-July 23rd, 2027; July 25th-August 6th, 2027; July 11th - July 23rd, 2027; July 25th - August 6th, 2027. Official source ↗
Schedule and location
- Academic sessions usually run 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekdays for two weeks. Practical work is paired with talks on problems currently being addressed by university and industry research teams. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- For 2027, the commuter option is $4,425 and the residential option is $5,950. Official source ↗
- Program fee: Commuter: $4,425 Official source ↗
- Commuter Program Fee: $4,425 Official source ↗
- Residential Program Fee: $5,950 Official source ↗
- Non-Refundable Program Deposit: $550 Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Activities described in the curriculum include creating designs with CAD software, using 3D printing for fabrication, fabricating parts with a laser cutter, building systems with a microcomputer or controller board, implementing work in Python, working with data in R. Official source ↗
- Tools named in the course description include GoPiGo3, Raspberry Pi, Python. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
Work backwards from something you want to build. Check which tools you need and whether the schedule allows testing and revision.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗universitycollege.tufts.edu
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.
