Arcadia University: University College London

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: September to December; January to June

Description: University College London (UCL), the oldest and largest constituent member college of the University of London is extraordinarily diverse with 18,000 students, one-third of whom are international. A comprehensive research institution with courses in over 70 academic departments, UCL has led the way with many educational initiatives.

UCL was the first to accept women on the same terms as men, the first university to be founded after Oxford and Cambridge, and the first to accept students regardless of race and religion. With all these 'firsts' you would expect UCL to offer superb academic and research opportunities, and it does. With an outstanding reputation in areas such as English and economics, UCL combines a high-quality academic program with all the diversity, vitality and leisure-time choices London can provide.

In part, because of its location, student life spreads beyond UCL to the city as Regents Park, the British Museum, and the University of London's massive Students' Union are literally all right on UCL's doorstep. If you crave a big city, big university setting, this is it.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall and spring semester: 14-16 credits.
* Academic year: 30-32 credits.   

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.3 or better on a 4.0 scale. Some departments may require a higher GPA.

You are required to submit a second academic reference Both references should be within your intended area of study. Please download the R-Form, or you may have your reference send a letter on the letterhead of his/her institution.

If you are applying for studio art courses at the Slade School of Fine Art, you will need to submit a non-returnable portfolio of 12-15 color slides or a CD of recent work.

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Highlights: An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution however. It's about all of the services that we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our resident director will lead an orientation program in London that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of England as well as prepare you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, you can expect to participate in excursions that are designed to allow you to reflect on the learning that is taking place outside the classroom.

Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.