Aerospace Engineering
In partnership with Università Sapienza’s School of Aerospace Engineering
- Rome
- Ages 15-18
- 2 weeks
LOCATION
Rome
AGES
15-18
Duration
2 weeks
Partner
Sapienza
Language
English
Formula
Residential & Day
Program Overview
Aerospace Engineering
This aerospace engineering summer program in Rome runs for two weeks and is designed for students aged 15 to 18. Designed for students passionate about space exploration, aviation and engineering. Hosted at Università Sapienza’s School of Aerospace Engineering in Rome, whose graduates work at the Italian Space Agency and the European Space Agency. Participants design and build their own rocket prototype, culminating in a rocket launch experience.
The program takes place in Rome at the facilities of the School of Aerospace Engineering, one of Europe’s most historic institutions dedicated to aerospace research and education. Founded in 1926, the school celebrates 100 years of aerospace innovation and has trained generations of engineers who now work across Italy’s aerospace sector, including ASI and ESA. Students experience a real academic environment at the heart of Italy’s aerospace ecosystem, while discovering the cultural richness of one of the world’s most iconic cities.
Why This Matters
- Founded in 1926, it is one of Europe’s most historic institutions dedicated to aerospace research and education.
- It has trained generations of engineers now working across Italy’s aerospace sector, including ASI and ESA.
- Students work with simulation tools such as OpenRocket to model rocket trajectories and understand flight dynamics.
- They develop Arduino-based systems used to control rocket electronics and collect flight data.
- The program ends with a real rocket launch of the prototype they designed and built.
What’s Included
- All lessons & labs (60 hours)
- Project materials & simulation software
- Rocket manufacturing and launch
- Accommodation in Rome*
- 3 meals/day*
- Excursions & cultural visits*
- Certificate of completion
- 24/7 staff supervision
- Liability & Accident Insurance
🏠 Residential accommodation
🏠 Residential accommodation
Accommodation Type
Students stay in a 4★ hotel in Rome: a safe, international environment with shared rooms with private bathrooms, 24/7 staff support and supervision, and a daily shuttle to and from classes.
What’s Included in Residential
- 4★ hotel - safe, international environment
- Shared rooms with private bathrooms
- 24/7 staff support & supervision
- Daily shuttle to and from classes
- 3 meals/day
- Airport: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - shuttles available upon request for an extra fee
Accommodation Photos
Photos are illustrative. Actual residence confirmed after booking.
Please note: The specific residence is confirmed after booking and varies by program location and intake date. Dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergies, etc.) are always accommodated - please indicate these during the booking process.
Typical Weekly Schedule
Aerospace Engineering Foundations
Students explore the fundamentals of rocket engineering and space technologies through lectures, laboratory activities and project-based learning, starting with how rockets actually work.
Rocket Design & Propulsion
How propulsion systems are designed and how aerospace engineers plan space missions.
Space Mission Simulation & Embedded Systems
Using simulation tools such as OpenRocket, students model rocket trajectories and understand flight dynamics, while developing Arduino-based systems to control rocket electronics and collect flight data.
Special Excursions
Rome sightseeing, a Colosseum tour and star and moon observation from the Pincio Terrace, alongside Roman cuisine beyond the classroom.
Prototype Development & Rocket Launch
The program culminates in a rocket prototype designed and built by the students, and in the launch itself.
Program Highlight Video
Frequently Asked Questions
A two-week program in Rome for students aged 15 to 18, hosted in partnership with Università Sapienza’s School of Aerospace Engineering, in which participants design and build their own rocket prototype and end with a real launch.
Students cover rocket engineering and propulsion, space mission simulation with tools such as OpenRocket, and embedded systems with Arduino to control rocket electronics and collect flight data, building toward their own rocket prototype.
No. The program starts from the fundamentals of rocket engineering and space technologies through lectures, laboratory activities and project-based learning.
In Rome, at the facilities of the School of Aerospace Engineering, founded in 1926 and one of Europe’s most historic institutions dedicated to aerospace research and education.
The rocket launch itself, Rome sightseeing including a Colosseum tour, and star and moon observation from the Pincio Terrace. These services are available to students enrolled in the residential program.
Students stay in a 4★ hotel with 24/7 staff support and supervision, with a daily shuttle to and from classes.
Yes, the program is taught entirely in English.
Cancellations follow the terms in the enrolment agreement. Contact the admissions team for the current deadlines and conditions before booking.
Dates & Prices
Intake Dates
Intake 1
Sun 4 - Sat 17 July 2027
Intake 2
Available: July 2027
Price
2-week program
€5,250
Residential, per participant. Includes all lessons and labs, project materials and simulation software, rocket manufacturing and launch, accommodation, meals and excursions.
All programs residential include
- Insurance
- 24/7 support & supervision
- House parents
- Secure facilities
- Meals (residential)
- English teaching
Intake Dates
Intake 1
Mon 5 - Fri 16 July 2027
Intake 2
Available: July 2027
Price
2-week program
€2,950
Day formula, per participant. Includes all lessons and labs, project materials and simulation software, rocket manufacturing and launch.
All programs residential include
- Insurance
- 24/7 support & supervision
- House parents
- Secure facilities
- Meals (residential)
- English teaching
Ready to apply for Aerospace Engineering?
Limited places available for Summer 2027.