CAMBRIDGE

Engineering, Robotics & Future Technologies

Discover how engineering, robotics and sustainable technologies shape our future.

Age Range

14-17 Years

Duration

13 Days

Location

Queens’ College
University of Cambridge

Summer Session 2027

Session 1: 4–17 July 2027
Session 2: 18–31 July 2027

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Programme Fee

£4,590

2027 Standard fee £5,988

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COURSE INTRODUCTION

Discover how ideas become technology

Discover how engineers transform ambitious ideas into technologies that move, connect, automate and power the modern world. Bridging the world of both physical and digital systems, this programme introduces students to the creativity, scientific thinking and technical decision-making behind the innovations shaping our future.

From intelligent machines and connected devices to advanced electronics and sustainable energy, students will consider how different areas of engineering work together to solve complex problems and improve the world around us.

What You Will Explore

From intelligent machines to sustainable energy

Explore the technologies and engineering principles behind the systems transforming how we move, connect, automate and power the world.

Robotics & Drone Technology

Explore how intelligent machines sense, move, respond and interact with their surroundings.

Automation, Smart Technologies & IoT

Discover how connected devices, sensors and automated systems are transforming homes, cities and industries.

Mechanical Engineering

Explore the principles of forces, movement, materials and physical design.

Electronic Engineering & Semiconductor Technology

Understand circuits, electronic components and the technologies at the heart of modern devices.

Renewable Energy & Sustainable Engineering

Explore cleaner energy, efficient design and engineering responses to environmental challenges.

COURSE EXPERIENCE

Connect engineering with the world around you

Students explore engineering through both physical and digital systems, considering how different technologies work together to solve complex problems.

From intelligent machines and connected technologies to electronics and sustainable energy, the programme encourages students to think creatively, scientifically and practically about the challenges shaping our future.

PROJECTS AND OUTCOMES

Design solutions. Solve problems. Think beyond.

The programme encourages students to approach engineering challenges through creativity, scientific thinking and technical decision-making.

By exploring different branches of engineering and future technologies, students develop a broader understanding of how innovation can respond to real-world challenges.

FUTURE STUDY & Careers

Explore where engineering could take you

The programme offers an opportunity to explore the broad range of academic and professional directions connected with engineering and future technologies.

Students can begin considering how their interests might develop across areas including robotics, mechanical engineering, electronics, automation, sustainable engineering and emerging technologies.

A Typical Day

A balance of learning and experience

THE CAMBRIDGE EXPERIENCE

Learn in a city of discovery, innovation and tradition

Explore new ideas and experience the distinctive academic character of Cambridge.

Life at oxbridge scholars

Moments that matter

Want to explore the programme in more detail?

Download our 2027 Programme Guide for full information on our courses, locations, accommodation and student experience.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions answered

What will students explore on the Engineering, Robotics & Future Technologies programme?

Students explore robotics and drone technology, automation and IoT, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering and semiconductor technology, and renewable energy and sustainable engineering.

Is this programme suitable for students interested in engineering?

The programme is designed for students who are curious about how technologies are designed, built and applied, and who want to explore the different fields contributing to future innovation.

How does the programme connect different areas of engineering?

The programme brings together physical and digital systems, showing how areas such as robotics, automation, electronics, mechanical engineering and sustainable energy can contribute to solving complex problems.

Ready to explore what comes next?

Join us for an unforgettable summer at Oxbridge Scholars.