Opportunities in and near Cambridge

Join the Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship summer programme from Oxbridge Summer Scholars for a pre-college academic experience in the UK. Designed for students interested in business, economics, management, and entrepreneurship, the programme combines undergraduate-style learning with practical discussion, analysis, and creative problem-solving. Participants explore how markets, organisations, and start-ups operate, while building confidence in strategic thinking and leadership. The curriculum includes four core modules: Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Management. Students examine topics such as business strategy, leadership, economic modelling, corporate ethics, sustainability, and the challenges facing enterprises in a global context. Teaching is delivered by tutors with experience from Oxford, Cambridge, and other leading UK universities. Beyond the classroom, students take part in cultural and university experiences that add context to their studies, including visits connected to Oxford and Cambridge. The programme is intended to give ambitious young people early exposure to academic study in these fields and a stronger foundation for future university applications or careers in business and related industries.

Find out more about undergraduate study at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge at this open day. It is a chance for prospective students to explore the Cambridge campus, learn more about courses, and get a sense of what studying at ARU could be like. The event is designed for people considering undergraduate degrees and for those who want to see the campus in person before applying or accepting an offer. Visitors can use the day to gather information, ask questions, and better understand the university environment in Cambridge.

Prospective students and their supporters are invited to Clare College for an annual open day as part of Cambridge University’s Colleges Open Day programme. Visitors can take part in a range of talks and tours, meet current students, and speak with admissions staff about studying at Clare. The programme includes drop-in college tours led by Clare student ambassadors, an information stand staffed by the Admissions and College Office team, an Applying to Clare session for prospective students, and an informal Q&A with current students. Visitors are also able to explore key parts of the College, including Old Court, Memorial Court and the Forbes Mellon Library. The open day is designed to help applicants understand college life, the admissions process, and what studying at Clare is like. Sessions are offered on a drop-in basis, and no extra registration is needed to visit Clare beyond signing up for the main University Open Days.

Fitzwilliam College is hosting a Medicine Taster Day for students who are thinking about studying Medicine at university. The event offers a chance to visit the college, hear from current students and staff, and get a feel for life at Cambridge. Sessions will include guidance on applying to Medicine courses, an introduction to the Cambridge Medicine course, and taster sessions exploring different aspects of Medicine. Participants will also hear from the Sciences Admissions Tutor and the Pre-Clinical Medicine Director of Studies, Dr. Robert Abayasekara, making this a useful opportunity for prospective applicants who want to learn more about both the subject and the admissions process.

Oxford Summer Courses' Business and Entrepreneurship summer school is hosted at Cambridge University colleges and designed for ambitious 13-15-year-olds who want to explore how businesses are built, run, and grown. Students study core business ideas such as marketing, promotions, customer satisfaction, and profit generation, while also looking at real-world case studies that show how companies attract customers and respond to market demand. The course focuses on active, discussion-based learning in small groups, with tutors adapting sessions to the interests and abilities of the class. Learners also develop entrepreneurial thinking through pitch-style projects, teamwork, competitor analysis, independent research, homework tasks, and reflection activities. Alongside the academic programme, students experience a social and cultural environment that helps them build confidence, collaboration skills, and a stronger understanding of what it takes to turn ideas into action.

St John's College's Veterinary Medicine Taster Day is a one-day programme on Saturday 12 September 2026 that gives academically high-achieving sixth-formers a taste of what it is like to study Veterinary Medicine as an undergraduate at Cambridge. It is designed to help prospective applicants understand the subject, the university environment, and the kind of academic experience they can expect. The event is aimed at exceptional students at the end of Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland, or Y13 in Northern Ireland. It is especially relevant for students who are considering applying to Cambridge in 2026 and want to explore whether Veterinary Medicine is the right fit before the 15 October application deadline.

Selwyn College’s Undergraduate Open Days give prospective students a chance to explore the College and Cambridge, learn more about the courses on offer, and speak with current students and teaching staff. Visitors can drop in to tour the College, pick up a prospectus, and see some of the student accommodation as part of the visit. The open days include a range of information sessions and subject meetings. There are talks on the admissions process, a session for parents and guardians, and Directors of Studies meetings where prospective applicants can discuss their subject choices and studying at Cambridge. Subject-specific sessions are available across a wide range of disciplines, including Economics, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, Languages, History, Mathematics, and more. No booking is necessary. Visitors should report to the Porters’ Lodge at the main entrance on Grange Road, where staff will direct them to the appropriate location. If you cannot attend on the listed dates, Selwyn also offers a virtual tour and guidance for visiting the College at other times.

The Cambridge Colleges Open Day gives prospective applicants a chance to explore the University of Cambridge and find out what studying there is really like. It is designed to help students understand the application process, student life, finance, and what support is available across the Colleges.

Visitors can make the most of the day by attending information stands and joining college tours. The event is aimed at prospective applicants from the relevant school year groups in the UK nations, as well as mature applicants aged 21 or over, and families or supporters are welcome too.

Subject departments are not open during this event, and the usual admissions and finance talks are not delivered in person on the day. Booking is essential, and attendees should secure their place in advance through the booking form.

Vision Theatre Arts runs a summer school in Biggleswade at Ignite Studios, offering a mix of performing arts camps and holiday activities for children and young people during summer 2026. The programme includes Musical Week, Dance Dance Dance Week, Holiday Club for One and All, Acro Workshops and Summer Training, giving families a choice of creative, active and fun-filled sessions across the holidays. Musical Week focuses on singing, dance and acting, with participants working towards a full musical performance for parents on the final day. Dance Dance Dance Week packs in street, jazz, ballet, tap, modern, acro and contemporary dance, while the Holiday Club offers games, crafts and varied activities in a safe, sociable environment. Acro Workshops are single-day sessions split by age and ability, and Summer Training is designed for more experienced students aged 14+ who want to keep skills sharp over the holidays. Most camps welcome beginners as well as more experienced performers, and bookings are made through the online booking system. Optional extras such as early drop-off, late collection and lunch boxes are available on most weeks.

Newnham College’s Akhawaaat Society is hosting an access conference for Muslim women in Year 12 who are interested in applying to Cambridge and other Russell Group universities. The event is designed to help students understand what competitive university applications involve and to offer practical advice from current undergraduates. The programme will include a workshop and Q&A led by Muslim students currently studying at Newnham, giving attendees the chance to hear first-hand experiences of university life and the admissions process. Participants will also take part in an admissions workshop and a tour of Newnham College. Lunch is included, and travel costs will be covered for attendees who are eligible for Free School Meals.

The GCSE Saturday School runs a focused summer school in North Hertfordshire designed to build confidence and prepare students for Year 11. The programme provides targeted GCSE support in Maths, English and Science delivered by experienced GCSE teachers in small groups (maximum 10 students). Lessons emphasise exam-focused skills, key topic revision and personalised support matched to ability. Sessions run Monday to Thursday each week from 09:00 13:00, with a Friday reward and confidence day featuring activities such as go-karting and a social pizza event. The course is based at Hitchin Boys School (Hitchin, SG5 1JB) and is intended to help Year 9 and Year 10 students start Year 11 feeling more prepared and confident. To book, parents/carers are asked to reserve a place and complete an enrolment form. For questions or to book by phone/instant message contact WhatsApp 07599 442644 or email info@year10summerschool.co.uk.

Trinity College Cambridge holds in-person Open Days as part of the University-wide Cambridge Open Days and a virtual Open Day for prospective applicants. The College will next be open for informal visits and student-led tours on Friday 11 September 2026, with an information stand in the Dining Hall. In-person opening hours are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (last entry 4:15 pm). Booking a ticket via the Cambridge Open Days website is essential to receive an Open Day ticket and planning information; each prospective applicant may book a ticket for up to one guest. Virtual Open Days are also held periodically; registration is not required and the College provides a Zoom join link for each session. A recording of the 2025 virtual Open Day and a University virtual tour are also available online for those who cannot attend live. Visitors can view a number of student bedrooms during Open Days. If you cannot attend an Open Day and are thinking of applying (undergraduate or postgraduate), you are welcome to look around at other times free of charge by contacting the College at least two working days in advance to arrange a visit. Entrance for in-person Open Days is via the Great Gate on Trinity Street where student ambassadors and staff will direct you.

The Cambridge Russian and Ukrainian Summer School 2026 is a five-day language programme run by the Cambridge Russian-Speaking Society in collaboration with Tangential Cambridge. It takes place at Murray Edwards College, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge (CB3 0DF) from Friday 21 August 2026 (10:00) to Tuesday 25 August 2026 (17:00). The School offers daily classroom tuition and a structured cultural programme. Participants receive four hours of Russian and/or Ukrainian language classes each day taught in a supportive environment, with opportunities to practise language skills outside the classroom. A lively evening programme includes dance, singing and drama workshops, a student-led concert, a quiz night and other social and cultural activities to complement language learning. The programme welcomes learners of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced students, and is open to anyone aged 15 and above (explicitly including A-level and university students). Places are limited; interested applicants are asked to register via the provided Google Form. For questions contact Tanya Yurasova at tyurasova@gmail.com or phone 0781 510 1481.

Christ's College English Taster Day is an on-campus event for prospective undergraduate students, featuring academic taster sessions led by Christ's College Fellows in English. Attendees can expect subject-focused teaching that showcases College-style seminars and the kinds of texts and discussion typical of Cambridge English courses. The day also provides opportunities to meet and ask questions of current English undergraduates and admissions staff. This annual event will take place in March 2027 and is open to students who will be in Year 12 (England/Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland) in March 2027. The event is hosted at Christ's College, Cambridge.

The Oxbridge Summer Scholars Senior Programme is a two-week residential summer school for students aged 16-19 that replicates Oxbridge-style teaching through lectures, seminars and small-group tutorials. Senior students choose from specialised streams including Business & Economics and Law, PPE & Global Issues, and are taught by over 40 expert tutors from Oxford, Cambridge and other leading UK universities. The programme emphasises critical thinking, independence, and preparation for competitive university study. Participants live in authentic college accommodation in Oxford or Cambridge, with full board (three meals per day) and 24/7 staff support. The academic schedule can include up to eight hours of classes each day alongside personalised mentorship and small-group tutorials. A rich programme of cultural and social activities - college traditions, historic-site visits, punting on the River Cam, and excursions such as Blenheim Palace and Bodleian Library tours - complements the academic work. The programme is selective to ensure a motivated cohort and attracts an international student body from over 45 countries. It is aimed at senior school students who want intensive subject immersion and clearer preparation for top university applications and study.

Join us at the Colleges Open Day to discover more about the undergraduate colleges of the University of Cambridge. The event is an opportunity to learn about college life, admissions information, and the collegiate structure that supports undergraduate study. This event is aimed at prospective undergraduate applicants and school students (typically A-level / sixth-form students). For full details, dates, and registration information please refer to the University of Cambridge undergraduate events page.

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is running Operating Department Practice Taster Days for people interested in the role of an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and in studying the related undergraduate degree. The sessions give attendees the chance to explore the surgical environment, learn about the profession and the degree, and hear directly from course lecturers and current students about study and placement opportunities. Activities include opportunities to speak with academics and students, explore the ODP role in more detail, receive information about course content and clinical placements, and obtain practical tips on applying to the degree, including interview preparation. The taster days are presented as online events linked to ARU's Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses. Places must be booked in advance via ARU's booking form. The page lists specific upcoming dates for the Cambridge and Chelmsford taster days with times given as 09:30-15:00 (local time). These sessions are aimed at prospective undergraduate applicants considering the Operating Department Practice degree.

Fitzwilliam College Year 12 Visit Days are in-person events for prospective Year 12 students from state-maintained schools. Participants meet current students and attend workshops led by Fitzwilliam staff that provide information about the University of Cambridge and the Cambridge application process. The sessions are designed to help attendees develop key skills needed for a strong application and include a sample itinerary of college activities. Students may apply as individuals or via their school (a member of staff should coordinate school applications). Schools may bring up to 15 students, and priority is given to schools attending their first 2025/2026 visit day. Places will be prioritised for applicants and schools meeting widening participation criteria (including those from the college's Link Areas, students eligible for Free School Meals, care-experienced students, asylum seekers/refugees, students with caring responsibilities, those from high-deprivation areas, and students attending low-performing schools). Sessions run at Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge between 04 November 2025 and 18 June 2026 from 09:45 to 14:15 on visit days. Interested applicants are directed to apply using the online application form; further logistical details (travel, accommodation) are not specified on the page.

Oxford Summer Courses' International Relations summer school is an intensive academic programme hosted in Cambridge university colleges for 16-17 year olds. Teaching follows an Oxford-style tutorial approach with small group seminars (maximum eight students) and interactive masterclasses. Students explore the origins of nationalism, the role of states in international politics, theories of diplomacy and conflict, and analyse contemporary global issues through case studies. Classes are tailored to the group’s interests and include two pieces of independent work which are assessed in 1:1 or 2:1 tutorial feedback sessions. The course aims to develop critical thinking, academic writing and persuasive argumentation; on completion students receive a certificate of achievement and a personalised letter of recommendation from their tutor. The programme combines academic study with cultural activities and organised trips in Cambridge. Accommodation and catering options vary by tier (single/twin rooms, ensuite options, and different meal plans). Some premium tiers include airport transfer and enhanced insurance cover; non-residential options are also offered.

Oxford Summer Courses' International Relations and Politics summer school is a two-week programme hosted in Cambridge University colleges designed for motivated 13-15-year-olds. Teaching is delivered in very small groups (average class size 8) through seminar-style lessons, interactive workshops and a masterclass on teamwork and debating. Tutors tailor content to the group's interests and focus on political theories, governance, causes of conflict and contemporary global issues. Afternoons combine group work, practical diplomacy-style challenges, debates and excursions that mirror real-world policy scenarios. The course includes social and cultural activities around Cambridge and offers personalised tutor feedback, a certificate of achievement and a letter of recommendation on completion. Families can choose from multiple pricing/accommodation tiers (Non-residential, Plus, Superior, Premier) with differing inclusions such as private rooms, airport transfers and insurance.