Imperial College London Physics Summer School
Imperial College London
Apply NowWant a head start in physics? Join Imperial's on‑campus summer school to tackle oscillations with professors, run labs, code simulations (NumPy, Matplotlib) and present team projects — build real skills, boost uni applications and meet future peers.
The Imperial College London Physics Summer School is an intensive on-campus programme run by the Department of Physics and led by Professor David Colling and Dr Alexander Richards. Over the course, students learn to analyse physical problems (here: oscillations) using calculus, laboratory experiments and computer simulation.
Teaching includes lecturer-led lectures, hands-on laboratory work, computer programming (Matplotlib, NumPy, SciPy) and team presentation preparation. The course runs as a full-time 12-day (approximately 2-week) short course on Imperial's London campus.
Tuition is listed at GBP 7,695 (full). Entry language requirements are specified (e. g.
, IELTS 6. 5; Duolingo 115; TOEFL iBT 92; PTE 62). Suggested background reading is provided prior to attendance to help students prepare for the material.
The programme is for school-age students (16-17) and requires strong GCSE results (majority grades 9-7 with at least grade 7/A in maths and relevant sciences). Start months shown on the programme page are June 2026 and August 2026; applications are accepted anytime and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis via the programme website.
June 2026
August 2026
Location
- Be 16 or 17 years old before the start of the programme
- Must not turn 18 before or during the programme
- Demonstrate excellent academic ability
- Majority of GCSE grades 9-7 (A*-A) or international equivalent
- Minimum grade 7 (A) in maths and relevant science subjects
- English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent: Duolingo 115, TOEFL iBT 92, PTE Academic 62)
£7,695
Tuition fee (full) listed as GBP 7,695. Fee shown for domestic and international students on the programme page; the listed amount (GBP) is the most likely applicable fee based on nationality.
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