Subject-specific taster days

Take part in an immersive, two day subject taster event, where you will complete practical activities whilst learning first-hand about the teaching, research and facilities available at the University of Surrey. You will meet our academics, researchers and current students who will be on hand throughout to support and to answer your questions about study and career pathways in addition to the student experience.

Our 2026 Non-Residential Summer Schools are two day subject tasters, taking place from Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 July. We have capacity for 90 places shared across the following subject strands:

Chemistry (30 places)
Computer Science (30 places - Female and Non-Binary participants only)
Health Sciences (30 places)

The timetable for each subject strand will consist of:

Sample lectures
Practical workshops
Information, advice and guidance sessions
Meet and greet opportunities with academic staff and students

All opportunities are fully funded and FREE of charge with catering provided for all participants. Eligible participants can apply for a travel bursary to cover transport costs for each date on campus.

Surrey Scholars

This opportunity is part of Surrey Scholars our award-winning* sustained programme of extracurricular outreach from the University of Surrey for students in Years 9 to 13. Surrey Scholars receive support with GCSE and Post-16 study in addition invitations onto our outreach activity.