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Program Description:
London Semester Program
This program is currently not accepting applications. The software for study abroad is being updated. Applications will be accepted again starting January 15, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the CWIL office at abroad@saintmarys.edu.
London, the capital and largest city in the United Kingdom with a population of +8.5 million, has a diverse range of peoples and cultures. As a leading global city, its strengths include prominence in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, and the tourism industries. London also has the largest concentration of higher education institutions in Europe with 43 institutions. The city houses four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, Kew Gardens, the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's Church, and the historic settlement of Greenwich. Other famous landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square, and The Shard. London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, National Gallery, Tate Gallery, British Library, and West End theatres. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world.Location
The program's host institution is St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. It is also called the theatre capital of the world. St Mary’s campus is located on the historic Strawberry Hill area near the river Thames. The campus offers the perfect place to study and is only 30 minutes away from Central London by train, with easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Program of Study
Founded on Catholic values, St Mary’s University is an inclusive institution with a mission to provide students with an excellent education. St Mary’s ranked as No 1 in London for student experience and teaching excellence by Good University Guide. It has students from more than 90 countries and thus is a truly global university. While in London, students are exposed to more than 40 programs to study, such as the Arts and Humanities, Education, Theology and Leadership, Management and Social Sciences and Sport, Health and Applied Science, and Drama and Theatre to name a few. St Mary’s University also offers opportunities for an internship within your field of study. Students can study in London for either the fall or spring semester.
Housing
St Mary’s University offers on-campus accommodation: twin rooms in the Waldegrave Park Houses for SMC students. An additional fee will be charged for students who select a single room and/or private bathroom.
Transportation and Orientation
Students must provide their own transportation to London and back. Once students arrive in London, a free airport pick-up from Heathrow to campus is available for all Study Abroad students arriving on the set arrival date by the designated time. An optional social program is available for students to purchase before arrival. The social program takes students trips and excursions around England. All students will have a London walking tour during the first week.
Cost and Financial Aid
Students pay the standard Saint Mary's College tuition rate and a $1600 study abroad fee. Room and board rates will be slightly higher than studying on the SMC campus. Additionally, each program has a standard accommodation package. If accommodations are elected that are not included in the standard package, room and board rates will be adjusted accordingly. Expenses that are not covered include round-trip airfare to London, local transportation, personal travel, books and supplies, laundry, personal expenditures, and entertainment.
All students who plan to study abroad are required to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit by April 30th (for Fall Semester) or November 30th (for Spring Semester). When abroad, the deposit will be applied to the student's overall study abroad balance.
Most Saint Mary's College scholarships and financial aid can be applied to the London Semester Program but not to a summer program. There are a few financial aid awards from Saint Mary's College that cannot be used while studying abroad, please check with the Office of Financial Aid about your specific aid eligibility.
Insurance
Saint Mary's College provides international health insurance to all students abroad through GeoBlue insurance company. Students on any of Saint Mary's study abroad programs are automatically covered by this policy.
Eligibility and Requirements
Students must have completed at least one academic year and an overall GPA of 2.7/4.0. Application should first be made to Saint Mary’s College, with admission to the program finalized through a separate application process to St Mary’s University. International students from non-native English speaking countries are required to have a minimum overall 6.0 IELTS score with no component of the assessment below 5.5. It is important that participating students are positive representatives of Saint Mary's College while abroad and are open to new experiences and other cultures.
Visa Requirement
Students whose nationality is outside the EU will require a visa to study in the UK. There are two visa routes: short-term study visa and Tier 4 visa (for internship). More information will be offered to students at the program information sessions and the pre-departure orientation.
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International Study at St Mary's University, Twickenham
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St Mary's University Campus Tour
For more information, contact:
Rebecca Méndez
Assistant Director of International Programs
Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership
(574) 284-4740
rmendez@saintmarys.edu
Dates / Deadlines:
There are currently no active application cycles for this program.