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Program highlights for London, England

The city

Language spoken:
English

Currency:
Great British Pound (GBP, £)

Climate:
Marine West Coast

City type:
Metropolis (Population >500,000)

Passport & Visa requirements

The program

Program type:
Partnership

Host universities:

Language of instruction:
English

Terms offered:

Program capacity:

  • London Met: 60 students
  • Roehampton: 60 students

Credit type:
Overseas credit

Deadline to apply

Roehampton Summer 2026:
Session 1 or 1&2: April 1
Session 2: April 1

London Met Fall/Yearlong:
June 1

London Met Spring 2027:
Internship option: October 1
Regular admission: November 1

Roehampton January 2027
October 15

Eligibility:

  • London Met:
    • Minimum GPA: 2.7
    • Minimum class standing: Sophomore
    • Yearlong applicants must be degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at time of application
  • Roehampton:
    • Minimum GPA: 2.8
    • Minimum class standing (summer only): Sophomore

Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Deadlines vary

Two students taking in the views of the Tower Bridge in London, England.

  • Choose from two excellent universities: the University of Roehampton in southwest London, or London Metropolitan University in the heart of the city.
  • Live and study in one of the world’s largest and most diverse cities for a summer, semester, academic year, or a three-week January session.
  • Experience London’s incredible history and tradition alongside bustling, vibrant city life.
  • Explore famous sites and endless entertainment options: West End performances, free museums and royal parks, festivals, markets, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and more.
  • Enjoy London’s vibrant position in the center of the British film, arts, and music scene, with a rich cultural and historical heritage as well as a reputation as a modern center of global business.

Why study in London?

Two students in the London tube in London, England.Experience where history and innovation intersect in one of the largest cities in the world. With more than 30 unique neighborhoods to explore, London offers something for everyone. Wander among expansive green spaces and public gardens, visit fine art exhibits, go to the opera, or check out incredible historical artifacts within the nearly 200 museums spread across the city, all while experiencing firsthand the ritual and pageantry of one of the world’s most famous monarchies.

Choose courses from a wide range of disciplines, including business, marketing, communications, economics, English, history, social sciences, and psychology, or complete an internship at London Met. Each term also offers specialized courses in London studies, some of which include visits to art galleries, museums, historic sites, or theatre performances, utilizing London’s thriving cultural life as a unique backdrop for further study and exploration.

The library building at London Metropolitan University in London, England.London Metropolitan University

Choose this program for the opportunity to live and study for a semester or entire year in England’s capital city, where history and innovation intersect.

With locations in both Islington and Aldgate, London Met’s urban campuses offer dedicated classroom and study spaces, with easy access to all that London has to offer. At London Met, you'll select four classes per semester from a wide range of academic disciplines.

A building on the University of Roehampton campus in London, England.University of Roehampton

Choose this program for a short-term, hands-on learning experience through immersive courses, while enjoying a beautiful parkland campus located in southwest London.

You can participate in the January term, a single three-week session in June or July, or combine both summer sessions to earn additional credit.

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