Join the Tech & Engineering Swiss Summer Camp 2025 !
A life-changing experience in Swiss engineering and innovation
96% student satisfaction
Join the Tech & Engineering Swiss Summer Camp 2025 !
96% student satisfaction
Our camp offers a unique opportunity to dive into hands-on engineering in Switzerland, home to some of the world’s leading innovations.
From interactive workshops to industry excursions, every day is filled with new learning experiences!
Experts and professors will cover the latest technologies, current trends, and the most recent developments in applied research.
A forum will bring together professionals who will present their projects.
Masterclasses, as well as exchange and training sessions, will allow exploration of various engineering domains.
Visits to research laboratories, enterprises and construction sites are planned, to learn more about practical applications and research.
Practical projects are scheduled for designing, building and testing. They will be based on challenges that engineers actually face during their activities.
Sports events, sightseeing tours, as well as evening and gala dinners will provide participants with opportunities to relax and have fun.
See what past participants have to say about their journey at the Tech & Engineering Swiss Summer Camp.
Participants must complete the online registration form and submit the following documents
If the participant is not sure about the required language level, a clarification email may be requested at summercamp-heia@hefr.ch
Please note that admissions will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited available places.
- Participants must be 15 to 17 years old and have a strong interest in engineering.
- Applicants should have good academic performance.
- Language profiiency is required: strong English skills
- The camp fee is 2,700 CHF, covering the complete residential program.
- The fee covers: Course materials: All essential building materials, lab supplies, and protective equipment for projects.
- Classes and sessions: Masterclasses, lectures, and conferences led by industry experts.
- Campus facilities: Access to sports halls, classrooms, and catering.
- Accommodation: Nearby hotels or student residences, ensuring convenience and immersion.
- Meals: Three freshly prepared meals daily plus an afternoon snack.
- On-site Wi-Fi: Reliable connectivity for research and communication.
- T-shirts, hoodies, and other gadgets.
- Social activities: Various group activities.
Transportation during camp: Travel arranged according to the camp schedule.
- Certificate of participation: Recognizing your successful completion.
The following expenses are not covered:
- Travel: Domestic or international travel to/from Fribourg for the program start and end.
- Insurance: Health, dental, and accident insurance.
- Visa costs: Any visa application fees for international participants.
- Personal spending money: For souvenirs or other personal expenses.
- Stationery: Personal items like notebooks and pens.
- Laundry: No laundry facilities are provided.
- Additional food/snacks: Any food outside of provided meals is not included.
- Yes, transportation for activities and excursions organized by the camp is included. However, transportation to and from Fribourg at the beginning and end of the camp is not covered.
- No, insurance is not included. Participants are advised to arrange their own medical, dental, and accident insurance for the duration of the camp.
- Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of participation upon completing the program.
- Three meals and an afternoon snack are included daily. Additional snacks or special dietary items will need to be purchased separately.
