Description

Interstudy provides a wide range of semester and yearlong study abroad opportunities throughout Britain. Our partnerships in the British Isles date to our founding in 1980 and place Interstudy among the most experienced providers of facilitated direct enrollment study abroad programs in the UK and Ireland. Students can enroll in a broad range of courses and actively participate in university life while enjoying Interstudy organized excursions and staying connected to in country staff.

London provides an incredibly rich source of learning and entertainment with all the attractions and amenities of a thriving contemporary city. Kings occupies a central and influential position in the capital and spans three campuses. The Strand Campus, where the Humanities, Physical Sciences and Engineering are housed, is within a five-minute walk of Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery, the Royal Opera House, and St. Paul's Cathedral. The Student Union enjoys uninterrupted views of the Houses of Parliament to the west and the Tower Bridge to the east. Guys Campus at London Bridge, where the Biomedical Sciences are taught, is located close to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the new Tate Gallery of Modern Art. The Waterloo Campus, where Health and Life Sciences are taught, is next to the South Bank Centre, home of the National Theatre, the National Film Theatre, the Royal Festival Hall and the Hayward Gallery. If London isn't enough for you, the rest of Britain, Ireland, and Continental Europe are just a train, plane, bus, or ferry ride away.

Highlights

King's College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (Times Higher Education 2009) and the fourth oldest in England. A research-led university based in the heart of London, Kings offers an intellectually rigorous environment supported by welcoming and caring traditions. Its location in the heart of London, as well as its strong academic reputation, make it an ideal choice for students who are looking to challenge themselves both in and out of the classroom.

King's nine Schools of Study are Arts & Humanities; Biomedical & Health Sciences; the Dental Institute; Law; Medicine; Nursing & Midwifery; Physical Sciences & Engineering; Social Science & Public Policy; and the Institute of Psychiatry. As a study abroad student you can choose your modules (courses) from a wide range of options across several Schools dependent on scheduling. If you are taking modules in the Biomedical & Health Sciences; Physical Science & Engineering (except Math); Music or Geography Departments supplemental tuition fees will apply. The majority of your classes will be small, with considerable emphasis placed on tutorial and seminar teaching.

When you start at King's you will automatically become a member of King's College London Student Union (KCLSU). Whatever your interests or circumstances, you'll find that KCLSU runs a wide range of services, extracurricular, and social activities to make your life at Kings as easy and enjoyable as possible. King's sport clubs are very active in university competitions and almost every sport is represented.

The King's halls of residence are located in central London within a reasonable commute to the different campuses. There, you'll live with British students in a single room with communal area, shared kitchen, laundry, and private or shared bath.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Varies by university. Please contact Interstudy.

Program Fees Include:

* Before Departure:
- 30 Minute Individual Advising Session
- Group Flight Option
- Student Union Membership and ISIC Card
- Student Handbook
- Arrival Booklet

* On Site:
- Host Institution Tuition and General Fees
- Housing
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
- Airport Pickup
- On-Site Arrival and Orientation Program
- Local Staff
- Excursion Program
- 24-Hour Emergency Support
- Cell Phone
- Assistance with Host University Registration
- Access to Health Services and Counseling at Host Institution

* Upon Return:
- End of Program Transcript
- Alumni Program

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Each semester, Interstudy awards two types of scholarships in a competitive process based on financial need and academic merit. Interstudy scholarships range from USD 500-1,000 and STA Travel scholarships are valued at USD 250 and require that you book your travel through STA Travel, in Cambridge, MA. All prospective students are eligible to apply for either or both scholarships. Applications are due by May 1st for the fall semester and by October 1st for the spring semester. An application form may be downloaded from the Interstudy website.

Application Process Involves

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

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Interstudy's Mission Statement

The goal of our small staff in the US, UK, Ireland, and South Africa is to work as one office, across time zones, continents, and cultures, to provide our students and US partner institutions with seamless support, from inquiry to re-entry. With extensive use of technology, we at Interstudy are there to help our students, partner institutions, and colleagues with any question, large or small.

Year Founded

1980