EuroLearn and Lancaster University

  England

• North West England: 
Lancaster

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Jan-June, Sept-Dec

Description: It's no wonder why Europe is among many students' top choices to study abroad. The region is filled with fascinating cultures, languages, architecture, art, history, and so much more! EuroLearn's direct enrollment programs give you the opportunity to choose from a range of academic areas, live and study alongside local students, and immerse yourself in European culture.

Study abroad with EuroLearn at Lancaster University in England. Lancaster University is a vibrant and friendly, self contained campus university which is committed to achieving the highest standards. With its residential College structure and high quality teaching departments, it places great emphasis on the student experience. Lancaster is among the top 200 universities in the world according to the Times World University rankings and 19 in the UK in the Times Good University Guide 2009.

The University is located in the northwest of England, close to the beautiful Lake District, one of England's national parks. It has good rail links to London (three hours), Edinburgh (two hours), or Manchester (one hour), as well as three airports within one and a half hours, which give easy access to mainland Europe. You are never far away from both spectacular countryside and city life.

Lancaster University offers a variety of subjects to international students. Modules are offered in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering and Business. The most popular options are usually English Literature, History, Politics, International Relations, European Studies and Psychology. Most of the core pre-med courses are offered at Lancaster. Undergraduate research projects are also available.

EuroLearn is an educational program of GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and a sister program of AustraLearn, a leader in the field of international education with a 20 year history sending over 20,000 students abroad to partner universities in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. EuroLearn's excellent student services and support will provide you with a successful abroad experience.

Our programs are located in unique destinations within the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. Most of our partner universities are in smaller towns that offer an intimate connection to the local culture. Plus, our lower program fees will allow you to experience the UK for less. All the essential services are still provided, so you get the best value for your money.

Highlights: The travel office on campus offers day and weekend trips to Dublin, York, and London among other destinations, and student societies organize outings regularly (e.g., the hiking club). The Student Support Service and your residential college organizes social events as varied as a Christmas Ball, reception with the local Mayor, a pub quiz, pool tournament, or intermural sports games.

U.S. University Transcript option is available through our School of Record, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Participants of this program can attend the 3-4 day Bridging Cultures Program in London approximately 2-5 weeks after arrival. This pre-semester workshop blends lecture, adventure, and culture together for an informative and fun introduction in Europe.

EuroLearn's London-based Resident Director offers 24-hour emergency support to all students upon arrival in Europe.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Contact EuroLearn for updated fees

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

EuroLearn's Mission Statement: EuroLearn was formed in direct response to increasing demand from study abroad advisors and students seeking structured, well supported and affordable study abroad programs in mainland Europe and the UK. Our mission is to foster the education and development of future leaders through quality academic programs which focus on expanding awareness, understanding and appreciation of European cultures and practices while emphasizing the interdependent relationships which exists between countries.

Year Founded: 1989