International Summer Schools

Our International Summer Schools are targeted towards advanced undergraduates or those who have recently graduated.

Each programme is designed to develop a sophisticated knowledge of the subject area, provide hands-on experience and give you an insight into life at a leading UK university.

Biomedical and Life Sciences

Biomedicine International Summer School

This Summer School offers a unique experience in sampling one of the top research-driven biomedical curricula in the UK.

Physical Sciences and Engineering

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Our Physical Sciences and Engineering Summer Schools run from 20 July - 3 August 2019 specialising in 7 key areas.

The Summer Schools provide you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of the subject area and gain first-hand experience of laboratory work and industrial application.

In addition to a fantastic learning experience, our Summer Schools include accommodation in the centre of the city, two cultural trips to cities across the UK and entertaining social events in our vibrant Welsh capital. Our Summer Schools will give you the chance to immerse yourself in the British culture and travel the UK with new friends from all across the world.

If you have any specific questions, you can contact the Summer Schools Team on PSE-ISS@cardiff.ac.uk.

Impact of Alternative Energies

This summer school provides a comprehensive overview of the key themes and theories around developing alternative energy sources and systems.

Big Data and High-Performance Computing

Taught by experts in statistics, operational research and computer science, this programme will help you develop both theoretical understanding and practical experience of applying methods drawn from data science and analytics.

Catalysts in Chemistry

The course explores the varied presence and application in chemistry of the differing types of catalyst and catalytic applications.

Electronic Engineering Summer School

Develop knowledge of electronic engineering and gain first-hand experience of laboratory work and industrial application.

Low Carbon Architecture Summer School

Our Low Carbon Architecture Summer School gives you a comprehensive overview of the key themes and theories around sustainability and their relevance to the global housing challenge.

Sustainable Civil Engineering

The programme addresses contemporary issues in designing and working with structures and the built and natural environments, in both national and international contexts.