Arts + Sciences (Queen Mary)
New for Spring 2024!
Unique Experiences
VOLUNTEER WITH QLEGAL
QMUL’s student legal advice team
ICE SKATE
at Somerset House, a renowned art gallery
MAKE USE OF QMUL’S AMAZING FACILITIES
like its rooftop observatory or media suites
25,000
STUDENTS ON CAMPUS
950
STUDY MODULES TO CHOOSE FROM
5 TH
RANKED UNIVERSITY IN LONDON
Your Destination
Home of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games, London is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city. London is at the cutting edge of the arts scene and provides access to music, fashion, museums (all of which are free!), comedy, and theater. There are abundant opportunities for enjoying London – with eight Royal Parks right in the heart of the city and more green space than any comparable city in the world.
CIEE London is within walking distance of all the tourist highlights of the city, but it is also tucked away in the University district. Located in a beautiful Georgian square just moments from the British Museum and 10 minutes from Trafalgar Square and its art galleries, CIEE London has a lounge, cafe and study areas – perfect for meeting up with fellow students outside of class. It is right in the heart of central London and the perfect place for exploring the city. In the Center, you are a 10-minute walk from the British Library, a 15-minute walk from seeing the free-ranging pelicans in St James’s Park, and a 20-minute walk to the London Eye.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in London.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Participate in a community-led tour of Chinatown by China Exchange with all proceeds going back into their work on developing cultural understanding of Britain and China’s shared history in London (and globally)
- Take a day trip to Oxford, Cambridge, or Bath
- Go on a walking tour of Brick Lane’s Street Art and its history of immigration
- Participate in theatre trips, museum tours, live music performances, gallery exhibition spaces – all with the benefit of subsidized tickets
- Make use of QMUL’s rooftop observatory or media suites
- Make connections at the alumni and visiting speaker events
- Write for the student newspapers and magazine
- Involve yourself in preparing a film or play for production
- Undertake leadership training at the School of Business
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HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
Students taking four courses at QMUL will be offered campus housing. A typical room will include a single room (twins are not available) with an en-suite bathroom. There are seven rooms per flat with a shared kitchen. Study abroad students are mixed with home students in each flat.
MEALS
Not included
Academics
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
QMUL is composed of five institutions founded in 1785 and onwards. In 2000, it took on its formal name, Queen Mary University of London. Today, QMUL is the only campus university in London. Roughly 25,000+ students study onsite across its five campuses, with the majority located at Mile End. At any given time, there are more than 1,000 study abroad students living and learning at QMUL, making this university a wonderful place to connect with like-minded international students. QMUL’s roots are in STEM, humanities, business, and law, and students can expect an immersive British international university experience while here.
Teaching takes place mid-September to mid-December for the fall semester and in almost all cases, fall-only students will complete their assignments within the teaching term. Exception: those studying modules within the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) will have online examinations in January. All students should check their course/module choices carefully on arrival so that they know what to expect.
Mile End Campus at QMUL
QMUL’s Mile End Campus offers students access to shops, cafes, a student union, a gym, student doctor and advisory services, numerous libraries, public parks, London buses, and two tube stations are within a three-minute walk. Students can expect to travel between 40 to 45 minutes from QMUL to CIEE London (via The Underground system).
Course Information
Students take four courses/modules per semester (4 U.S. credits each), but they are not limited to one subject area; they can take courses across any discipline except medicine or dentistry. Preference for course/module allocation is given to those who require a course in order to stay on track to graduate from their home institution. Otherwise, course/module options requested by study abroad (associate) students are viewed equally alongside those requested by home students.
There are 950+ courses available to students and you can search via discipline via the online Module Directory: Module directory 2023-24 - Queen Mary University of London. You can refine by level and semester of study too. Examples of courses available include:
- A History of the Internet
- Nuclear Physics
- Cognitive Psychology
- Tort Law for Business
- Cultural Geography
- The Buildings of London
- Pirates in the Golden Age
A list of limits on courses/modules is added to the online Module Directory in March for the fall semester and August/September for the spring semester. Searching for courses at these times will give you the most up-to-date information on what will be available when you arrive at QMUL.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $17,956**
Housing = $6,500
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $24,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,733†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $600
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $130†††
Personal expenses = $250††††
Total Costs = $4,163Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††For some non-US passport holders only
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $16,456**
Housing = $5,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $21,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,155†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $600
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $130†††
Personal expenses = $220††††
Total Costs = $3,555Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††For some non-US passport holders only
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Mark Simmons
Center Director
Mark is a Scot, a Brit and a Londoner. He has an MA in History from the University of Aberdeen and a postgraduate degree in Administrative and Information Management from...
Dr. Miriam Handley
Associate Director
Miriam studied at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge and at the world-famous drama school the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She has worked as a lecturer and author for...
Seán O’Donnell
Student Life Manager
Seán O’Donnell studied Anthropology at Goldsmiths – perhaps that’s why he is so good at working with students as they explore and study with us in London! He has worked...
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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