Mechanical Engineering for High Schoolers at University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Apply NowFancy building real machines this summer? Join the University of Michigan's Mechanical Engineering summer institute to design, test and manufacture projects, learn thermodynamics, materials and structural analysis, and boost your skills and uni prospects.
Mechanical Engineering for High Schoolers at the University of Michigan is an immersive summer institute designed for high school students aged 14 618. The program combines lectures, hands-on exercises, and design projects to teach fundamentals of structural analysis, materials, design and manufacturing processes, electricity, and thermodynamics.
Students work on practical engineering tasks and are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills relevant to further study or careers in engineering. The course culminates in a capstone project in which students present a functional miniature automated system that integrates design, electricity, thermodynamics, and material science.
Participants receive portfolio-building documentation including a course completion certificate and a letter of recognition; credit-bearing courses provide grade reports and instructions for requesting a university transcript. There is a supplemental lab materials fee of $195 (USD).
Tuition options are offered for residential (boarding) and day students, with example prices shown on the page. The program is delivered on the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) campus with both residential and day formats available.
International students are supported with an international registration fee that covers visa support, airport transport assistance, and medical/health insurance; shuttle transport to/from designated airports is available for an additional fee. Applicants should complete the Summer Institute Application to apply.
Course completion certificate (Summer Institute); college credit may be available for credit-bearing courses (grade report and transcript instructions provided where applicable)
July session — Boarding (7/5/2026–7/18/2026)
July session — Day (7/5/2026–7/18/2026)
July session — Boarding (7/19/2026–8/1/2026)
July session — Day (7/19/2026–8/1/2026)
Location
- High school students (targeted ages 14-18)
- Interest in engineering
- Applicants must complete the Summer Institute Application
Supplemental course fee of $195 for lab materials. International registration fee applies for non-US residents (details below). Tuition prices shown for boarding and day options (GBP amounts listed on page).
£3,345
Options: residential (boarding) and day programs. Example session prices listed: Boarding £5,575 and Day £3,345 for 2-week sessions. Tuition typically includes academic tuition, housing (residential programs), 2 6 meals per day (varies by program), activities, excursions, and transportation for included activities. Not included: application fee, airfare and airport transfers, meals eaten off campus, laundry, linens, personal spending money, and certain supplemental academic fees. Supplemental lab materials fee: $195 (USD). International registration fee for U.S. programs: $379 (residential) or $239 (commuter); this covers visa support, airport transportation assistance, and medical/insurance for international students.
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