In short
Leading Future's Summer & Winter Schools and Study Tours bring students into leading UK universities such as Cambridge, UCL and Imperial for academic sessions, campus visits, team projects and cultural activities. Winter 2027 offers three programmes: the UK University Winter Programme, the UK University Exploration & AI Business study tour for undergraduates, and the SQA / UK Final-Year Study Experience. Fees are on enquiry.
Leading Future's summer and winter schools bring students into leading UK universities for an immersive mix of subject learning, campus experience, cultural exploration and interactive practice. Programmes draw on academic resources at universities such as Cambridge, Imperial College London and UCL, with lectures, practical activities and team projects at their core.
For winter 2027 there are three programmes: the UK University Winter Programme (10 days, 9 nights), exploring Cambridge, UCL, Imperial and more; the UK University Exploration & AI Business study tour for undergraduates in China considering a UK master's; and the UK Final-Year Study Experience for SQA students preparing to complete their degree in the UK. Past programmes include the 2025 UCL Frontier Robotics & Motion Mechanics Summer School.
What's included
What's included
Learning at leading universities
Academic sessions and exchanges with university academics and students at universities such as Cambridge, UCL and Imperial.
Hands-on team projects
Case discussions, team projects and presentations turn lectures into practice — for example, designing an AI service idea and pitching a business model.
Campus and city exploration
Campus visits, city exploration and cultural experiences such as punting on the Cam and a formal dinner, subject to availability and weather.
Clearer plans for the future
Group discussions and personal planning help participants reflect on their interests and future study choices.
How it works
How it works
- 1
Choose a programme
Tell us the student's stage of study and interests, and we will suggest a suitable summer or winter programme.
- 2
Apply for a place
Submit an application to secure a place; programmes such as the UK University Winter Programme have limited places.
- 3
Prepare to travel
Receive pre-departure information about the programme, itinerary and what to expect in the UK.
- 4
Learn and explore in the UK
Take part in academic sessions, campus visits, team projects and cultural activities.
- 5
Follow up with our team
Contact our team for dates, fees and availability, or to discuss a group booking.
What you gain
What participants gain
- Certificates and academic feedback, depending on the programme
- A team project, plan or presentation
- First-hand experience of several UK universities
- A clearer view of future study options
Related programmes
Programmes you can join
Winter 2027 · Applications open
UK University Winter Programme 2027
Step inside leading UK universities and explore your academic future.
- When
- Winter 2027 — exact dates on enquiry
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
Winter 2027 · Undergraduate study tour
UK University Exploration & AI Business
Before you decide to study abroad, step inside UK universities, try the classroom and explore your future subject.
- When
- Winter break 2027 — dates on enquiry
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
Winter 2027 · SQA progression to the UK
SQA / UK Final-Year Study Experience
Get to know UK university life and the British classroom before you begin your final undergraduate year.
- When
- Planned for mid-January 2027 (dates and flights to be confirmed)
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is included in a Leading Future UK summer or winter school?
Programmes combine academic sessions, university campus visits, team projects and cultural activities. The UK University Winter Programme 2027, for example, runs for 10 days and 9 nights and explores universities including Cambridge, UCL and Imperial. Exact inclusions and fees are confirmed for each programme.
Is there a programme for undergraduates thinking about a UK master's?
Yes. The UK University Exploration & AI Business study tour is a 9-day, 8-night programme for undergraduates in China, visiting eight universities and including eight hours of AI business classes over two days in Cambridge. No coding background is needed, and the programme does not promise any master's admission outcome.
Will my child receive a certificate?
Our programmes can provide certificates and academic feedback, and some offer recommendation opportunities based on performance. What each participant receives depends on the specific programme, so please check the details with our team.