Each day builds toward a certificate, a research project, and a story your student will tell for the rest of their lives. UniConsult manages everything, end to end — your school does one thing: identify the students and nominate a teacher.
From arrival in Geneva to standing inside the detectors that found the God Particle — a carefully sequenced journey from orientation to certificate.
Flight arrival and transfer to accommodation near the CERN campus. Welcome session with the UniConsult programme coordinator. Orientation at CERN — campus introduction, safety briefing, and meeting the cohort, followed by a group welcome dinner.
An exclusive guided tour of the LHC tunnel and control centre. Lectures by CERN physicists presented for school-level students. A visit to the ATLAS detector — one of the two instruments that confirmed the God Particle — and a live Q&A with active CERN researchers.
A full day at CERN's dedicated student science laboratory. Real experiments — cloud chambers, cosmic ray detection, and radioactivity measurement — plus a visit to the CERN Science Gateway. The afternoon is a capstone project workshop with a UniConsult mentor.
Morning: a tour of the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) detector — the second instrument that confirmed the Higgs Boson. Afternoon: each student presents their India capstone project to CERN scientists and receives direct feedback. This is the intellectual heart of the programme.
A tour of the CERN Data Centre — the largest computing facility in Europe, handling 15 petabytes of collision data per year. Students learn how AI and machine learning analyse physics data, and explore career pathways CERN opens up globally — from physics to medicine, finance, and engineering.
The culmination of the programme. A formal ceremony where every student and teacher receives their official programme certificate, followed by photography, a closing lecture by a senior CERN scientist, and a celebration dinner in Geneva.
All work and no play makes for a dull trip — so the penultimate day before departure is a genuine fun day. A boat trip on Lake Geneva, a walking tour of the historic Old Town, a visit to the United Nations Palais des Nations, and views of Mont Blanc and the Swiss Alps — with a networking dinner and a few more surprises planned.
The capstone transforms a visit into a research experience — and a research experience into a university application asset.
UniConsult assigns a personalised topic — the Standard Model, dark matter, LHC engineering, CERN computing, or the history of particle physics — matched to the student's interest.
Four to six weeks before departure, the student researches their topic with UniConsult mentor support — weekly sessions, structured feedback, and written report guidance.
On Day 4, the student presents their work to CERN scientists. After return, UniConsult formats the project into a research portfolio that can be submitted directly in university applications.
Recognised by university admissions offices worldwide — an international participation certificate for academic enrichment at the highest level.
Because students present a capstone project, the certificate records genuine academic engagement — distinguishing it from a standard visit certificate.
Common App, UCAS, JEE, NEET, KVPY, LinkedIn, scholarship forms, and future job applications in science and technology.
A student who attended CERN at school age retains this credential for life. It remains impressive and relevant at every stage of their career.
Identify the students and nominate a teacher. Every other step is owned and managed by UniConsult.
Each student application reviewed and batch placement confirmed within 5 working days.
Official invitation letter issued to every student — the anchor document for priority visa processing.
Complete guidance, document preparation, and submission support, with priority processing via the invitation letter.
Group flight options coordinated so all students travel together; families individually cannot navigate this.
A quality hotel near the CERN campus, confirmed by UniConsult. Staying together as one group makes the whole trip more fun.
Airport pickup, daily CERN transfers, and Day 7 sightseeing — all pre-arranged.
Topic assignment, 3–4 mentoring sessions, report review, and presentation prep.
A UniConsult coordinator with the group throughout — any issue of health, logistics, or communication handled immediately.
The teacher's programme fees, accommodation, CERN access, and local transport are covered. Only their flight is self-arranged.
Formal ceremony on Day 6. Digital copy immediate; physical copy within 30 days of return.
An automated WhatsApp broadcast group sends photos, an activity summary, and a safety confirmation every evening, with a 24/7 parent helpline active throughout.
UniConsult helps students incorporate the CERN experience into Common App, UCAS, and scholarship application essays.
Gentle evening walks through one of the world's most beautiful and historic cities, after full days of science.
The penultimate day before departure is a genuine fun day — a change of pace before the journey home.
A networking dinner, sightseeing, a glacier visit, and a few more surprises planned along the way.
Begin your student's journey from the classroom to the frontiers of modern science. For Indian students, Grades 9 to 12. Limited slots available — enquire to secure your school's batch.