# Pre-University Summer School

**Source**: https://col.ed.ac.uk/our-programmes/summer-school-home
**Parent**: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international

### It's time to be inspired...

#### Applications for the University of Edinburgh's Pre-University Summer School 2026 are now open!

We welcome applications from both international and UK students. Applicants must be aged 16-18 and considering applying, or have already applied to university.\

### Pre-University Summer School 2026

#### Are you 16-18 years old and looking to broaden your academic and cultural horizons?

Our Pre-University summer 2026 programme is designed to deliver a taste of what to expect from university life.

Choose from a range of two-week courses across a number of subjects – from social sciences to design – all courses taught by experienced University of Edinburgh teaching staff.  

So what are you waiting for... join us this summer in Edinburgh to experience a warm Scottish welcome, a safe and comfortable stay in our catered accommodation, and a fun social and cultural programme!

Edinburgh Summer School Student Experience Video

### Key Information

**Course Dates**

29 June - 10 July 2026

**Courses**

[**Pre-University: Design**](https://col.ed.ac.uk/pre-university-summer-school/courses-dates-and-fees/pre-university-design)

[**Pre-University: Humanities**](https://col.ed.ac.uk/pre-university-summer-school/courses-dates-and-fees/pre-university-humanities)

[**Pre-University: Life Sciences**](https://col.ed.ac.uk/pre-university-summer-school/courses-dates-and-fees/pre-university-insights-into-the-life-sciences)

[**Pre-University: Social Sciences**](https://col.ed.ac.uk/pre-university-summer-school/courses-dates-and-fees/pre-university-social-sciences)

[**Pre-University: English Language**](https://col.ed.ac.uk/pre-university-summer-school/courses-dates-and-fees/pre-university-english-language)

**Fees**

£5,250 

**Application Deadline**

Tuesday 19 May 2026 at 17:00 (BST)

**Contact us**

[col.admissions@ed.ac.uk](mailto:col.admissions@ed.ac.uk)

### Sign up to our Mailing List

Stay in touch and be the first to hear when applications are open for summer 2026.

[Sign up to the Summer School Mailing List](https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/7LJE-ERA/summer-school-mailing-list)

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This article was published on
2024-10-14