Fashion + Business
Unique Experiences
Attend local fashion fairs
to learn about new trends and rising U.K. designers
Tour museums after dark
for the full “Night at the Museum” experience
Be inspired by street markets
like Portobello Road or Camden, infamous for their fashion and designs
Your Destination
London is the United Kingdom’s dynamic capital, celebrated for its influential fashion scene, global business hubs, and rich cultural heritage. The city seamlessly blends historic tradition with cutting-edge innovation, offering world-class museums and iconic shopping districts. Whether you are studying fashion, business, marketing, or design, London provides top-tier academics and endless opportunities to connect with industry leaders. With its energetic nightlife, diverse cuisine, and fast-paced urban life, London is the perfect place to study abroad.
The Culture
Program Highlights
- Academic Courses: Enroll in host institution courses at UAL.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in London will open doors for you to explore England's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Participate in a secret London tour to Brick Lane, Brixton, and Chinatown
- Take day trips with CIEE to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and Brighton
- Enjoy jazz nights, poetry readings, and steel panning workshops
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE London offers a range of housing options, including residence halls or shared apartments, to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Double accommodation in dorm-style studio with bunk beds and shared kitchen facilities within a 45-minute commute to CIEE Center.
Select Housing: Double accommodation in a shared apartment with fully equipped kitchen, spacious living areas and within a 25-minute commute to CIEE Center.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Meals are not included. Students prepare their own meals in their own kitchenette or the residence hall’s shared kitchen facilities. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. There is also a wide range of restaurants and cafes located nearby.
Academics
CIEE London: Study in the Bloomsbury district, one of London’s most vibrant neighborhoods set in the academic and literary heart of the city. CIEE London features classrooms, a student lounge, a library, a study space, a student life office, an academic advising office, a café, and a garden terrace.
University of the Arts, London (UAL) was established in 2004. It drew six colleges under its umbrella, each of which had its own beginning in the 19th century. UAL now has 19,000+ students both homegrown and international and it is world ranked at #2 for Art and Design. This program is delivered by the London College of Fashion. Founded in 1906 to prepare young women to go into the millinery trade, the London College of Fashion is still the only British institution to specialize in fashion education and research. It has been ranked as the World’s #1 College for Fashion and is very highly regarded within the industry.
Course Information
LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION (UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, LONDON)
The program is divided into three pathways: (i) Fashion Product Design, (ii) Fashion Business, and (iii) Fashion Media & Communication. Students take three mandatory courses, each worth 1 U.S. credit:
- Fashion, History and Artefact
- British Cultural Studies
- Theoretical and Contemporary Fashion Studies
In addition, students then choose additional courses worth 1, 1.5, or 2 U.S. credits (2, 3, or 4 UAL credits, respectively) from an array of choices linked to their selected course pathway.
For example, in Fashion Product Design, the additional choices are:
- Draping (4 UAL credits)
- Menswear Design (3 UAL credits)
- Footwear Design (3 UAL credits)
- Creative Visual Communication (3 UAL credits)
- Fashion Styling (3 UAL credits)
- Start a Fashion Label (2 UAL credits)
- Fashion Drawing (2 UAL credits)
UAL and CIEE London is on hand to offer advice, and students should consult the following website to browse options within each pathway.
Students are encouraged to discuss their choices with their home institution advisor and CIEE prior to application.
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
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI 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.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall 2025 13 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $24,950 |
| Program Academic year 2025-2026 33 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * | |
| Program Spring 2026 14 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $24,950 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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 | $24,950 |
Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $2,600 |
Financial 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.
Estimated 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 | $1,388 † |
| International Airfare | $1,350 †† |
| Local Transportation | $600 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Visa Fees | $0 ††† |
| Personal expenses | $220 †††† |
| Total Costs | $3,758 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†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
†††Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.
††††$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.
Financial 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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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 | $16,956 ** |
| Housing | $7,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $24,950 |
Financial 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.
Estimated 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 | $1,443 † |
| International Airfare | $1,350 †† |
| Local Transportation | $600 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Visa Fees | $0 ††† |
| Personal expenses | $220 †††† |
| Total Costs | $3,813 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†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
†††Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.
††††$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
Dr. Leigh Lawrence
Academic Director
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Seán O’Donnell
Student Life Manager
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