LOCATION
Milan
AGES
15-18
Duration
2 weeks
Partner
Language
English
Formula
Residential & Day
Program Overview
Biomedical Engineering
This biomedical engineering summer program in Milan runs for two weeks and is designed for students aged 15 to 18. Designed for students fascinated by the meeting point of medicine and engineering. Hosted in Milan, Italy’s hub for healthcare, life sciences and biomedical innovation, this two-week program shows how medical technology is designed, prototyped and tested, and ends with a capstone project developed together with a biomedical engineering company.
The program takes place in Milan, the heart of Italy’s healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, a city with world-class hospitals, research universities and a dense network of medtech and biotech companies. Here students study in a real academic environment, working in engineering labs alongside researchers and industry professionals.
Why This Matters
- World-class hospitals, research universities and a dense network of medtech and biotech companies.
- Students work in real engineering labs alongside researchers and industry professionals.
- Hands-on prototyping and testing of medical devices.
- A capstone project developed together with a biomedical engineering company.
What’s Included
- All lessons & engineering labs (60 hours)
- Project materials & software
- Medical device project
- Accommodation in Milan*
- 3 meals/day (full board)*
- Excursions & cultural visits*
- Certificate of completion
- 24/7 staff supervision
- Liability & Accident Insurance
🏠 Residential accommodation
🏠 Residential accommodation
Accommodation Type
Students stay in comfortable residential accommodation in Milan, with 3 meals per day (full board), sports and leisure activities, and 24/7 staff supervision.
What’s Included in Residential
- Single rooms with en-suite bathroom
- All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner
- House parents present on-site every night
- 24/7 Sportech Academy support staff on call
- Evening and weekend supervised social programme
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Laundry facilities (where available)
- Airport transfer coordination available
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
Foundations: Medical Devices & Biomechanics
Learn how medical devices work and how the mechanics of the human body shape their design.
Biotechnology, Diagnostics & Prototyping
Explore biotechnology and diagnostics, and build and prototype your own medical device.
Testing, Industry & Capstone Project
Test and validate your prototype, meet the industry and develop the capstone with a biomedical engineering company.
Special Excursions
Company visits to medtech and biotech companies, a Lake Como excursion and Milan sightseeing (residential only).
Capstone Project with the Industry
The program culminates in a capstone project developed together with a biomedical engineering company.
Program Highlight Video
Frequently Asked Questions
A two-week program in Milan for students aged 15 to 18, showing how medical technology is designed, prototyped and tested, and ending with a capstone project developed together with a biomedical engineering company.
Students learn how medical devices work and how the biomechanics of the human body shape their design, explore biotechnology and diagnostics, prototype and test their own device, and develop a capstone project with the industry.
No. The program is built for students fascinated by the meeting point of medicine and engineering, and everything is taught from the ground up in hands-on labs.
In Milan, the heart of Italy’s healthcare and life sciences ecosystem, with world-class hospitals, research universities and a dense network of medtech and biotech companies.
Company visits to medtech and biotech companies, a Lake Como excursion and Milan sightseeing (residential only).
House parents stay on-site every night and Sportech Academy staff are on call 24/7. Residences are secure and vetted, chosen for safety and proximity to the program venue.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-related diets are all catered for. Note any requirements during booking and the team arranges them.
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
€5,050
Residential, per participant. Includes all lessons and design labs, project materials and software, accommodation, full board 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 - Sat 16 July 2027
Intake 2
Available: July 2027
Price
2-week program
€2,950
Day formula, per participant. Includes all lessons and design labs, project materials and software.
All programs residential include
- Insurance
- 24/7 support & supervision
- House parents
- Secure facilities
- Meals (residential)
- English teaching
Ready to apply for Biomedical Engineering?
Limited places available for Summer 2027.