Application deadline
12 July 2026

A residential engineering summer program in New Haven combining civil, mechanical and electrical theory with hands-on builds and campus life at Yale.
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Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Ages 16-18; requirements apply
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-18
Location / Region
New Haven
Cost
£6,995
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
A residential engineering summer course covering civil, mechanical and electrical engineering through theory, practical builds and real-world design challenges.
Students learn through seminars, interactive lessons, workshops, individual projects and a cross-disciplinary sustainable-city challenge.
It best suits students who want to test several engineering disciplines while experiencing residential campus life and structured enrichment.
Engineering: Civil, Mechanical & Electrical is an Oxford Royale residential summer course taught on a Yale University campus. It introduces the theory and practical thinking behind three major engineering disciplines while also exploring coding, self-driving cars and space travel.
Students learn through seminars, interactive lessons, workshops, individual projects and challenge days. Practical work includes developing an original product or service and collaborating on a sustainable-city design that addresses structures, transport, energy and communications.
The curriculum connects civil, mechanical and electrical theory with hands-on engineering work.
Thirty-five hours of teaching provide meaningful academic depth across the two-week course.
Individual and team challenges require students to research, design and pitch practical solutions.
Accommodation, meals, teaching materials, mentoring and enrichment are included in the published package.
The residential setting combines engineering study with Yale campus life and a New York City excursion.
Students who want broad exposure to civil, mechanical and electrical engineering through practical projects in a residential campus setting.
You want a low-cost day course, a narrowly specialized engineering track or a formally accredited qualification.
The program offers a strong subject-testing experience for students who are still deciding which branch of engineering interests them. Its mix of theory, daily practical work, project pitches and campus life provides more variety than a classroom-only course.
The main limitation is value for money: the fee is substantial, and the certificate records participation rather than an academic credit or professional qualification. It is most worthwhile when the residential experience, included support and broad engineering exploration all match the student's goals.

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Cost and what is included
£6,995; includes 35 hours of teaching, Expert teachers, Hands-on workshops, Exhibition and challenge days, College accommodation and meals, Free WiFi, teaching materials and mentoring, Daily social activities, tours and trips, New York City excursion, Guest lectures, Graduation ceremony and party.
Accommodation
College accommodation included
Meals
Included
Supervision or safety information
An experienced program director oversees the campus, supported by an on-site team available around the clock. Safeguarding measures include staff checks, curfews, structured routines and sign-in procedures.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; New Haven.
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Moderate to high academic engagement.
Best started
Begin travel, document and payment planning six to nine months before the intended summer session.
Main challenge
Turning engineering theory into workable, clearly explained designs.
Refresh core mechanics, electricity and algebra before arrival.
Practice explaining a design choice and its tradeoffs in plain language.
Prepare travel documents, insurance and required medical information well ahead of the session.
Read the enrollment, cancellation and campus rules before paying.
Useful if
You have school-level mathematics and science confidence.
Students move from foundational engineering concepts to practical design, testing and presentation. Academic work is combined with campus activities, visits and social events.
Study core ideas from civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.
Explore coding and emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and space travel.
Apply concepts through hands-on workshops and daily projects.
Research a problem and design an original product or service.
Work in a team to design a sustainable city of the future.
Pitch engineering solutions and explain design tradeoffs.
Join guest lectures, campus visits, social activities and the New York City excursion.
Complete the course with graduation and a certificate of completion.
Application deadline
12 July 2026
28 June-11 July 2026
28 June-11 July 2026
12 July-25 July 2026
12-25 July 2026
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Ages 16-18
Meet the course's academic prerequisites
Meet the required English proficiency level
Parent or guardian contracts for students under 18
Provide requested personal and medical information
Program fee
£6,995 — Residential package with accommodation and meals.
Funding or discounts
What's included
35 hours of teaching, Expert teachers, Hands-on workshops, Exhibition and challenge days, College accommodation and meals, Free WiFi, teaching materials and mentoring, Daily social activities, tours and trips, New York City excursion, Guest lectures, Graduation ceremony and party
Open the official Oxford Royale application form for this course.
Complete the requested application questions; the provider estimates about five minutes.
Review the terms and pay the stipulated non-refundable enrollment fee to secure registration.
Provide requested personal, medical, accommodation, educational and dietary information.
Submit the medical and dietary form at least 60 days before the course starts.
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The program covers the following focus areas.
Civil Engineering
Explore structural design, transport systems and sustainable urban solutions.
Mechanical Engineering
Apply mechanics and design thinking through practical builds and testing.
Electrical Engineering
Examine energy systems, power electronics and electrical engineering applications.
Emerging Technologies
Explore coding, self-driving cars, space travel and future-facing technology.
Sustainable City Challenge
Design and pitch a city integrating structures, transport, energy and communications.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
A typical day during the program.
The program includes 35 hours of expert-led teaching.
Practical activities develop engineering design and problem-solving skills.
Activities, tours and trips run alongside the academic course.
The curriculum is developed by academic experts and delivered by expert teachers through seminars, interactive lessons and workshops. The named engineering specialist Dr Ameer Janabi is a University of Cambridge researcher and entrepreneur working in electric mobility and power electronics.
The published package also includes mentoring and guest lectures from subject experts.
Room assignments can change, and single or en-suite arrangements are not guaranteed.
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use the experience to compare civil, mechanical and electrical engineering interests.
Develop an original product or service concept for future reflection.
Build evidence of practical problem-solving and collaborative design work.
Receive an Oxford Royale certificate after successful completion.
Use the campus experience to assess interest in university-style study.
The certificate records participation and successful completion; academic credit is not stated.
The program takes place on a Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut, a university city known for Gothic architecture, museums and academic heritage. Activities include visits to Yale faculties and cultural sites, a guided New Haven tour and an excursion to New York City.
Oxford Royale contracts to use Yale facilities but operates independently of Yale University.
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Engineering: Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Summer Program
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