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Study Abroad with CIEE in Australia Study in Australia
wollongong—arts + sciences

Study Abroad with CIEE in the Caribbean Study in Bonaire
bonaire—tropical marine ecology

Study Abroad with CIEE in China Study in China
shanghai—advanced chinese studies

Study Abroad with CIEE in China Study in China
shanghai—business, language, + culture

Study Abroad with CIEE in Germany Study in Germany
berlin—language + culture

Study Abroad with CIEE in Italy Study in Italy
naples—liberal arts

Study Abroad with CIEE in Italy Study in Italy
naples—classical studies

Study Abroad with CIEE in Peru Study in Peru
lima—business + society

Study Abroad with CIEE in Peru Study in Peru
lima—language + culture

Study Abroad with CIEE in Sweden Study in Sweden
uppsala—arts + sciences

Study Abroad with CIEE in Taiwan Study in Taiwan
taipei—chinese language + culture

Study Abroad with CIEE in Vietnam Study in Vietnam
ho chi minh—language + culture

Is this program right for you?

This program is appropriate for students from a variety of disciplines who are well prepared academically for direct matriculation and desire full integration with British and other international students. Specifically, the University of Westminster is ideal for students who would like to pursue an internship while abroad and/or have an interest in a wide range of fields including communications, design, and media.

Program Snapshot

  • Ideal program if you're interested in business, technology, communications, design, and media
  • Be part of a university that partners with businesses to meet the needs of London’s international economy
  • Take classes in the highly respected media, arts, and design department with state-of-the-art facilities including professional studios for radio, television, and arts
  • Live in residences located in prime areas across London
  • Build your résumé, consider a for-credit internship

Subject Areas

  • Biological Sciences
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Health Sciences
  • Hotel Management
  • International Relations
  • Internship
  • Management
  • Media Studies
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Science
  • Technology and Design
  • Theater
  • Tourism
  • Urban Planning

About London

Home of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games, London is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city with over 250 languages spoken in the UK capital. This makes London the most linguistically diverse city in the world. London is at the cutting edge of the arts scene and provides access to music, fashion, museums (which are all free!) comedy, and theater. For those who want a break in the pace of London life, there is an abundance of green space to be explored in and around the capital, which boasts eight Royal Parks right in the heart of the city. 25 million visitors visit London each year, sharing space with the city's seven million inhabitants.

Where You'll Study

University of Westminster

The University of Westminster was Britain’s first Polytechnic opening in 1838 and rededicated in 1992 as the University of Westminster. The University, with a student population of 22,000, has four academic centers, with its main administrative offices in central London. Harrow Campus, which houses the communications, design, media, and business departments, is located 30 minutes by tube from central London. Each academic center is divided into schools specializing in various academic and professional disciplines.

Thoughts From Abroad

Celebrated by Time Magazine as ‘the coolest city on the planet,’ London is home to over seven million people. As the largest city in Europe, London is over 30 miles from east to west and covers over 650 square miles. With campuses located throughout London, the University of Westminster encourages students to discover several areas of London as a Londoner, not a tourist.

Known for its vibrant art, music, and fashion scenes, London has an array of cultures and influences—300 museums, 250
art galleries, and 200 theaters. Although London is vast, public transportation makes it simple to engage in the cultural attractions such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, West End theatre, museums, Hyde Park, and London’s best known shopping quarter—Oxford Street. Whatever your interests are, London offers something for everyone!

— James Cameron Cooper, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Heralding from Edinburgh, Scotland, James Cameron Cooper studied International Business Administration at the European University in Athens, Greece. He has more than ten years of experience providing student services in International Education gained working throughout Europe and America. His extensive knowledge of Europe and in particular London provides an invaluable resource for students. The office of the CIEE Resident Director is located at the Foundation for International Education in the South Kensington area of the city, which is within easy reach for all students on the program.

Originally from New York, Assistant Resident Director Elizabeth Lippolis studied communications at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She has lived and worked with American study abroad students in London since 2002 and is familiar with cultural adjustment and living abroad. Elizabeth has traveled extensively throughout the UK and Europe, providing a wealth of information for CIEE students.

The CIEE Academic Advisor in London, Dr.Julie Andreshak-Behrman, is also available to counsel students on academic issues from her office located at the Foundation for International Education.

Recommended Credit

semester: 16 semester/24 quarter hours
academic year: 32 semester/48 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.8
  • 3.0 GPA for students interested in taking courses in communications, design, or media

Program Dates

Academic Year 2009-1010/1/2009 - 5/29/2010
Spring 20101/14/2010 - 5/29/2010
Fall 20109/16/2010 - 12/18/2010
Academic Year 2010-119/16/2010 - TBA

Important! Students should not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Please check with your Enrollment Officer regarding travel plans.

Application Deadlines

Academic Year 2009-103/15/2009
Spring 201010/1/2009
Fall 20103/15/2010
Academic Year 2010-113/15/2010

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Academic Year 2009-1036 weeks
mid-September - early June
Spring 201019 weeks
early January - early June
Fall 201014 weeks
early October - mid-December
Academic Year 2010-1136 weeks
early October - early June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Academic Year 2009-10 $30,400
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$20,326
    Housing$10,000
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$30,400

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,150
    Visa Fee$150
    Personal Expenses$6,000
    Meals$4,000
    Books and Supplies$400
    Local Transportation$1,500
    Total$13,200


  • Spring 2010 $16,900
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$12,406
    Housing$4,420
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$16,900

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Meals$2,000
    Personal Expenses $3,000
    Books and Supplies$250
    Local Transportation$750
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$950
    Visa Fee$230
    Total$7,180


  • Fall 2010 $17,100
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Medical Insurance$74
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$12,026
    Housing$5,000
    Total$17,100

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,150
    Meals$2,000
    Personal Expenses$3,000
    Books and Supplies$250
    Local Transportation$750
    Visa Fee$230
    Total$7,380


  • Academic Year 2010-11 $32,500
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$22,426
    Housing$10,000
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$32,500

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,150
    Visa Fee$230
    Personal Expenses$6,000
    Meals$4,000
    Books and Supplies$500
    Local Transportation$1,500
    Total$13,380


Scholarship Information

For a complete list of scholarships available, please vist our Scholarships section.