Summer in London
Unique Experiences
DESIGN YOUR IDEAL PROGRAM
with your choice of one or two six-week blocks
BROADEN YOUR VIEW OF THE U.K.
with a day trip to locations like Oxford, Brighton, or Cambridge
90 K
FANS FIT IN WEMBLEY STADIUM
8
ROYAL PARKS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
3,500
FULL-TIME WORKERS EMPLOYED IN LONDON’S TOURISM INDUSTRY
Your Destination
London has a history stretching back to the Romans, and there are signs everywhere. This diverse and vibrant city is home to four World Heritage sites, more than 100 world-class museums, and 3,000 parks. A contemporary global city, London is home to nearly nine million people from all over the world, and you can hear 300 different languages spoken on its streets. A major financial center and hub for the arts, London also has many eclectic neighborhoods to discover.
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
- Get to know London with regular outings and activities like exploring museums, markets, and iconic sites like Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Greenwich Observatory.
- Take a break from the city's fast pace in one of many green spaces in and around the capital.
- Explore a historic location outside London on a day trip. Previous destinations include Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, and Brighton.
Program Blogs
3 Favorite Food/Dessert Spots in London
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3 things I love about London
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CIEE Study Abroad Housing Options: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re considering a study abroad program, it’s likely that you’re also thinking about your housing options! While you’re anticipating exciting courses and foreign country exploration, having a better understanding... keep reading
HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
Apartments, dorms, or hotels: Students share twin rooms with basic kitchen facilities. All our housing is within a 45-minute commute of CIEE London by public transportation. We will get you started with a travelcard when you arrive, but you should budget for travel expenses while you are in London. Don’t worry - you will feel like a local in no time!
Space in London is very limited and living spaces are compact.
MEALS
Students will have access to facilities to prepare simple meals. They may not have a full kitchen, but students can make their food.
Students can also take advantage of a wide variety of cafes and restaurants within walking distance.
Academics
Students choose two courses to study per six-week block, focusing on Britain's history, culture, politics, business, and more. Classes are taught by faculty from London institutions and visiting faculty from around the world. In-class work is augmented with linked co-curricular trips to the city's wide variety of cultural institutions and organizations.
CIEE London is located in the heart of Bloomsbury. It sits in one of central London's most vibrant and student-populated neighborhoods and features Georgian-style architecture, classrooms, a café, and a garden terrace.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track and the course list is subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
Summer Block I 2024
Summer Block II 2024
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
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
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 Summer Block I 2024 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 | |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2024 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $13,900 | |
| Program Summer Block II 2024 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 |
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 = $4,453**
Housing = $2,000
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated 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 = $495†
International Airfare = $1,350
Local Transportation = $270
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $0††
Personal expenses = $150
Other = $175
Total Costs = $2,540Financial 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.
††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.
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 = $9,403**
Housing = $4,000
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $13,900Estimated 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 = $495†
International Airfare = $1,350
Local Transportation = $270
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $0††
Personal expenses = $150
Other = $175
Total Costs = $2,540Financial 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.
††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.
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 = $4,453**
Housing = $2,000
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated 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 = $495†
International Airfare = $1,350
Local Transportation = $270
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $0††
Personal expenses = $150
Other = $175
Total Costs = $2,540Financial 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.
††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.
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
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...
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