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Are you looking for a summer school with a difference, where you can get practical experiences, gain new skills, earn academic credit, and experience life in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities? If so our diverse range of summer schools might be t... read more

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A student studying abroad with University of Bristol: Summer Schools
I gained insights and abilities to make change and help others, which is something that I will always keep with me. - University of Tennessee - Knoxville View Entire Review
Absolutely. Not only did i learn about how to work in a lab but I also learned so much about different cultures. - Alfaisal University View Entire Review
I learned about the many social issues that affect both the United States and UK in different ways, as well as how to discuss them with people from so many walks of life. It was worthwhile in every aspect, and allowed me to become much more comfortable with new experiences and places. - San Diego State University View Entire Review
I learned a lot about several different social justice issues: the legacy of slavery in Bristol, migration and refugees, pan-Africanism, anti-Semitism, etc. Each presentation on these issues was thoughtful and thorough and, like the best classes, left us with more questions than answers. I also gained practical knowledge on how ... - Butler University View Entire Review

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Are you looking for a summer school with a difference, where you can get practical experiences, gain new skills, earn academic credit, and experience life in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities? If so our diverse range of summer schools might be the right fit for you.

All our summer schools include accommodation, meal, support packages, an exciting sociocultural programme that will introduce you to the best that Bristol and the south west of England have to offer, as well as your tuition and all associated teaching costs. They offer 10 University of Bristol credits (suggested as equivalent to 2.5-3 US semester credits), except for our STEM Summer Research Internships which offer 20 University of Bristol credits.

You will join students from around the world (including our current undergraduate students and postgraduate students) and we welcome students from all majors onto most of our programmes.
Find out more on our website: Bristol Summer | Centre for Study Abroad | University of Bristol

Our 2025 offerings include:

Arts, Activism and Social Justice: 15 June – 6 July 2025:
A 3-week summer school that combines academic lectures with workshops and sessions delivered by local community leaders, activists, artists, and social justice workers from Bristol thriving arts and voluntary sectors. This summer school will give you the tools to become a change-maker in your home community.

Exploring Environmental Research: 15 June - 6 July 2025: A 3-week summer school led by the renowned Cabot Institute which explores the planet's most pressing challenges, from climate change to food security through interdisciplinary research and collaboration with experts pioneering innovative solutions.

Medieval Studies: 15 June - 6 July 2025: A 3-week summer school for students who want a foundation in the methodologies needed to examine primary medieval sources and to explore a region of crucial importance in shaping the medieval history of Western Europe. This summer school also provides the opportunity to apply the research skills you've learned on weekly field trips to exlusive locations. 

Innovation and Entrepreneurship: 6 July – 26 July 2025
: A 3-week collaborative summer school that will teach you how to turn your world-changing big idea into a business, start-up, or social venture through collaborative and engaging workshops. This summer school is activity-driven and solution-focused: you will learn to create innovative solutions, pitch your ideas in a ‘Shark Tank’ style setting, and work with expert faculty, local businesses and start-ups.

Biomedical Sciences Lab: 6 July - 26 July 2025:
A 3-week summer school which focuses on three main academic themes: biomedical sciences techniques, exploring the systems of the body, and clinical and scientific inquiry. This is a hands-on summer school - you'll complete supervised experiments and research in small groups in labs at one of the UK's leading research institutions.

Environmental Humanities: 6 July - 26 July 2025: A 3-week summer school designed to help you examine our relationships with nature, why stories about our wild world matter and how we can build hope in the face of environmental crisis. You'll be working with world-leading, award-winning scholars and our community partners through interactive classroom sessions and out and about in the city. 

STEM Summer Research Projects: 6 July – 16 August 2025:
A 6-week summer option with a difference: join research groups across our STEM disciplines to develop your independent, critical thinking, and practical lab-based skills, and designed for high-achieving students with postgraduate ambitions. You will build your own research pathway, learning new scientific inquiry skills under the supportive supervision of our world-class researchers.     


Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Summer
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
Language Requirement(s):
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Environmental Studies
  • English Language and Literature
  • Liberal Arts, General Studies
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Microbiology, Immunology
  • Physiology, Pathology
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Dentistry
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
  • Business
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business
  • History
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