IFSA-Butler at University College London
England
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Dates: September - June
Description:
University College London, founded in 1826, is the oldest and largest college of the University of London. It was the third university institution to be established in England, after Oxford and Cambridge, and the first to admit students regardless of class, race, religion or sex. With over 16,000 students and 4,000 staff members, it is one of the largest and most diverse institutions in the United Kingdom, as well as one of the most prestigious. The academic buildings of UCL are located near Regent's Park in the heart of the Bloomsbury district of London. The spacious and beautiful original buildings house many of the academic departments and the central library. Close by are the British Museum and the British Library, as well as other cultural attractions of London. Also nearby are major national art galleries, museums, theatres, cinemas, opera houses as well as the main shopping district of the West End. A center of diversity and culture that is hard to match anywhere in the world is waiting at the UCL student's doorstep.
Highlights:
Students applying to IFSA-Butler's programs in the U.K. will have the opportunity to live and study in some of the most renowned and respected institutions in the world. A serious and dedicated academic environment awaits those who wish to experience these challenging and rewarding programs. The long history of university education in the United Kingdom dates back to the foundation of Oxford and Cambridge Universities in the mid 13th century. Students who attend university in the U.K. have the opportunity to mix with international students from every country on earth who came to the U.K. to experience the same scholastic prestige. The academic year in the United Kingdom runs along roughly the same guidelines as the American academic year. It begins in late September and ends in mid-June. Teaching terms usually consist of three ten-week periods separated by two four-week breaks, but increasing numbers of universities have switched over to the semester system.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology (General)
- Chemistry
- Classical Studies
- Computer Science / IT
- Economics
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- Engineering (Chemical)
- Engineering (Electrical)
- Engineering (Mechanical)
- English
- English Literature
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- History
- Italian
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- Jewish Studies
- Languages / Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Technology
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Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.
Cost Include Description:
Tuition, housing, pre-departure advising and information, some fees, subsidized excursions, overseas orientation, and a fully-staffed IFSA-Butler office in London.
Experience Required: no
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