Apply to Cambridge Summer School
Make our programme the highlight on your résumé this summer!
Designed and delivered by award-winning Cambridge academics, our exclusive programme combines traditional small-class teaching with innovative, hands-on learning. You'll go beyond lectures and practice classes to tackle real data in team projects, supported by close coaching from expert instructors. The outcome is clear: modern data skills, showcase portfolio project, stronger career and grad school prospects, and a network of professional and academic mentors that will support you long after the summer ends.
When to apply
Applications open: December 2025Deadline one: 1 March 2026
Deadline two: 14 June 2026
What to choose
1. Attend one session or stay for both:Session one: 1 - 16 August
Session two: 16 - 30 August
2. Choose one of twelve courses per session
3. Choose single or shared room (both ensuite)
How to apply
1. Complete application form online
2. Upload University / College transcript
3. Upload English proficiency certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the CUNJC Cambridge Summer School, from programme structure and entry requirements to accommodation, applications, and what to expect during your time in Cambridge.Entry requirements and eligibility
What are the academic entry requirements?
Do I need maths or coding experience?
What are the English language requirements?
Is there a minimum age? Can high-school students apply?
Can graduates or young professionals apply?
Applications, deadlines, fees and payment
How do I apply?
Fees
What are the application deadlines?
Is there an application fee?
What documents do I need to submit?
When will I hear back about my application?
What is your refund or withdrawal policy?
Can I change my course after I apply?
About the programme
What is the CUNJC Cambridge Summer School?
Who is the programme for?
What will I gain from attending?
Programme structure and teaching
When does the Summer School take place?
How many courses can I take and how long is each one?
What does a typical course look like?
What subjects can I study?
How big are the classes?
How is teaching delivered?
Is the programme credit-bearing?
Will I receive a certificate or recommendation?
Hackathon projects and professional development
What are Hackathon Projects?
What will my final project look like?
What professional development is included?
Accommodation and student life
Where will I live?
What facilities and meals are included at Selwyn College?
Can I arrange my own accommodation?
What does the social and cultural programme include?
What does a typical day look like outside class?
Visas and support
Do I need a visa to attend?
Will the programme support my visa application?
Before you arrive and practical questions
Is there a preparation course?
Do I need to bring a laptop?
What language is the programme taught in?
Who teaches on the programme?
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Ready to join us?
Applications are now open for Summer 2026. Secure your place at Cambridge Summer School