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.

Based in Central London, the University of Westminster is no more than a short walk from sites familiar to anyone who has ever read an English novel or seen a film set in London. As you walk south from the University's headquarters on Regent Street, you'll pass the restaurants of Soho, the elegant shopping of Bond Street, Piccadilly and Leicester Squares, on through Whitehall, Downing Street and the palaces of Westminster and finally to Hyde Park and Harrods. East is the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden. To the north, opposite the University's Marylebone Road lecture hall and its high rise Hall of Residence, is Baker Street, Madame Tussauds and Regents Park. London's major international airports can be reached within an hour by train or Underground and there is easy access to all parts of the country by means of the national rail network and major motorways.

Highlights

The University of Westminster offers one of the most cosmopolitan learning environments in the world. Westminster has four campuses in total. Three are smack in the middle of London's famed West End: Cavendish, where the Schools of Bioscience, Life Sciences, and Electronics and Computer Science are located; Marylebone, which houses the Business School and the School of Architecture and the Built Environment; and Regent, where the School of Law and Departments of Psychology, Politics and International Relations, Social and Historical Studies, Modern and Applied Languages, and English and Linguistics are located. Harrow, the fourth campus, is in a beautiful parkland setting a 20-minute Tube ride from Central London. The School of Media, Arts and Design is located at Harrow as are certain departments within the Schools of Electronic and Computer Science and the Westminster Business School.

With over 700 classes to choose from, in a wide variety of subject areas, you can choose your semester or year to best suit your needs by choosing to either specialize in your major or to study across a wide selection of disciplines. One of the highlights of the University of Westminster is their internship program. The 4-credit Internship Toolkit class includes a practical work placement of approximately 16-20 hours per week and is taken alongside your remaining 3 academic modules. Placements are available in: Arts, Fashion & Design; Business & Trade; Charities & NGOs; Finance & Accounting; Human Resources; Journalism, Media & Publishing; Marketing, PR, Advertising & Sales; Music & Theatre; Politics; Psychology.

On enrolling at the University of Westminster, you automatically become a member of the Student Union, thereby gaining access to a full range of student services including libraries, computer labs, social functions, student-run clubs, societies and sports. The Regent Street facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium, fitness room and aerobics classes. The University's sports stadium located at Chiswick on the River Thames offers rowing, soccer, rugby, and athletics as well as a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar for socializing. You will live in a single bedroom in the University Halls of Residence in London. There are pleasant communal kitchens, common rooms and shared bathroom facilities. Internet access is available in most halls of residence.

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