Study Abroad in the United Kingdom

121 Study Abroad Programs in United Kingdom

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AIFS Abroad
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Spend a semester or academic year in the political, financial, and cultural center of London, England, with AIFS Abroad! Take a variety of course options at the University of Westminster with local and international students in one of the world’s great cities. Accommodations and courses are available across Central London, a great way to get to know the city and explore all it has to offer. The AIFS Abroad inclusive program fee includes all of the great features (indicated below), in addition to many pre-departure, on-site, and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
University of Cambridge
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The University of Cambridge's official International Summer Program offers over 140 one- and two-week courses across four weeks, allowing you to combine courses from a wide range of subjects across five core streams: 1) Business & Innovation, 2) Global Challenges, 3) History, 4) Literature, Philosophy, and the Visual Arts, and 5) Science. Have the flexibility to build a personalized study program lasting from one to four weeks. Courses are taught by a combination of leading Cambridge academics and guest subject specialists from beyond the University. You can stay in one of 5 beautiful Cambridge Colleges and participate in various cultural and social events.
CIEE College Study Abroad
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Your Open Campus Block program in London lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in British culture. Live and learn in London! London is the UK’s innovative, forward-thinking city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Spend 6-, 12-, or 18 weeks exploring London’s world-class institutions, thriving startup scene, and historic landmarks like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, London is the perfect place to study abroad.
See All 5 ProgramsIFSA, Institute for Study Abroad
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Bring your passion for Black heritage to London, one of the world’s most diverse cities and home to generations of migrants from the Caribbean and Africa, including the post-WWII Windrush Generation. Examine the Black experience from multiple angles through courses focused on history, identity, and influence, while customizing your schedule with electives in fields like business and psychology. Learn at the IFSA Program Center in Mayfair with faculty based in London, and choose to deepen your academic experience by enrolling in a class at the University of Westminster or Queen Mary, University of London for a supplemental fee. Explore London beyond the classroom—from Portobello Road Market to the Tower of London—and connect with Black culture in places like Brixton’s Black Cultural Archives and Notting Hill’s Caribbean art galleries. Your program fee includes enriching excursions and activities that reveal layers of London often missed by tourists.
See All 4 ProgramsCIS Abroad
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Make the most of your summer by spending it in London, one of the most dazzling cities in the world. You’ll study and live at the University of Westminster, a historic campus with London’s most famous sites (Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, London Eye, etc.) as your backdrop. You’ll learn from passionate and expert professors, choosing from stimulating classes in international business, liberal arts, and media. The campus is as diverse as this city, and you and your new friends can spend every minute of summer soaking it in.
IES Abroad
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Spend a summer in London experiencing the true Londoner charm and culture. While taking two classes for six credits, students have the opportunity to live abroad for a summer and receive university credit. Students will be able to personalize their experience to cater to their own educational goals with a wide range of programs in many different disciplines. Live in an international student residence hall in a safe and secure location in Central London and enjoy the experience of living just like a local student. In addition, each student will have an opportunity to participate in exciting field-trips! In the past, these visits have included medieval castles, Stonehenge, and traveling to various villages around London.
See All 6 ProgramsUniversity of Westminster, London
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Come and write your own London story! With a wide range of exciting classes, a great social programme and a central London location our London International Summer School gives you a springboard to have the summer of a lifetime. This is a unique opportunity to study with us for three or six weeks and to earn UK University academic credits. Attending our summer school is also a great way to enhance your CV and expand your horizons as well as to make international connections and develop a global outlook. You will even become a University of Westminster alumnus, with all the benefits that this entails. Furthermore, London International Summer School alumni students are eligible for a 20% discount on Masters courses at the University of Westminster.
Reach Cambridge
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Join us for the experience of a lifetime! Reach Cambridge offers students aged 14-18 from all over the world the unique opportunity to prepare for their future in the beautiful and inspiring University City of Cambridge. We offer a diverse range of subject courses taught by expert tutors, complemented by engaging workshops and lectures. Each course is specially designed to complement high school studies while offering a glimpse of university-style learning. We also offer a varied daily program of inclusive, fun activities and weekend excursions to other famous cultural highlights within the UK, such as London, Oxford, and Stratford-upon-Avon. Join our truly international community of students and make friends from around the world in a safe and positive environment. Applications are now open for 2025! Please visit our website to check offers and apply. Choose your program: Two weeks Sunday 5th July - Saturday 18th July 2026 Sunday 19th July - Saturday 1st August 2026 Sunday 2nd August - Saturday 15th August 2026 Four weeks Sunday 5th July - Saturday 1st August 2026 Sunday 19th July - Saturday 15th August 2026 Six weeks Sunday 5th July - Saturday 15th August 2026
Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
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Expand your horizons and boost your personal and academic growth with an LMH Summer Program. Our carefully developed range of courses all offer the chance to immerse yourself in your chosen subject, dive deep into complex topics, and explore the latest research in the field. These courses are taught using the Oxford tutorial system—a personalized, small-group teaching method that sharpens your critical thinking, enhances your communication skills, and provides a strong foundation for future academic and career success. Beyond the classroom, our social and cultural activities and events program provides an authentic taste of the unique student experience at Oxford and a perfect opportunity to make new friends from all across the globe. Everything is on your doorstep, with the accommodation, dining, and teaching all on our beautiful, self-contained College campus.
University of Roehampton
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The University of Roehampton offers students the opportunity to live and learn on a close-knit collegiate campus just a stone's throw away from the sights and sounds of the capital city. Students experience the 'best of both worlds' at London’s only parkland campus. You will study for one semester or a full year alongside Roehampton students from over 130 countries worldwide. Guaranteed on-campus accommodation at one of our four colleges will give you a truly British university experience. Modules are offered in diverse subjects, and our unique field-based ‘London Studies’ classes allow students to explore the city's rich history and culture. Our optional social program offers exciting trips around the UK. Past excursions have included visits to Oxford, Christ Church’s Great Hall—the Hogwarts Dining Hall, as you may know it! Recognitions: Number 8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (NSS 2024) Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024) We maintained our TEF Silver award from the Office for Students in the latest review (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)
See All 2 ProgramsUniversity of Sussex
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Discover a study abroad experience that blends academic excellence, stunning scenery, and global connections. Whether for a summer, semester, or year, you’ll gain new skills, fresh perspectives, and lifelong memories. Our campus is situated in the beautiful South Downs National Park, providing a welcoming home for students from around the world. With 1,000+ classes across nine schools - and Summer School modules in Business, Global Health, Psychology, Media, Politics, and more - you’ll have the chance to dive deep into subjects you love or explore new ones. Life at Sussex goes beyond academics. From campus events to cultural trips and excursions, you’ll be part of a vibrant international community. Just 10 minutes away, Brighton -the UK’s happiest student city - offers beach vibes, arts, food, and nightlife. And with London only an hour by train plus Gatwick Airport nearby, the rest of the UK and Europe are at your doorstep. Ranked among the world’s top universities, Sussex is a place to learn, connect, and create your next big adventure.
University of Bristol, Study Abroad Programme
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Live and study in a diverse community with this Study Abroad at Bristol program! The University of Bristol is one of the UK's most popular and highly ranked universities, with a diverse community of nearly 30,000 talented students from more than 140 countries. Take courses across various departments, experience the UK educational system, and live in one of the country’s most beautiful and vibrant cities. You can choose from disciplines such as Economics, Film and TV, Anthropology, History, Theater, and Social Sciences. Join us for a year or semester at the University of Bristol. While living at the heart of Bristol, one of Europe’s most exciting and creative cities, you will find opportunities right outside the lecture theater. Our dedicated student experience team offers events and activities to support your academic, personal, and professional growth in Bristol.
See All 2 ProgramsThe Arts University Bournemouth
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Discover the opportunity to study in the UK at AUB, a leading arts university located in the vibrant seaside town of Bournemouth, just a short journey from London. Our Study Abroad program offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in British culture while honing your creative and academic skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. Whether you’re an international student or a creative professional, you’ll have access to expert tutors, cutting-edge facilities, and creative courses tailored to your interests. Choose from the Foundation Diploma in Art, Design, and Media or join any of our undergraduate programs, fully integrating with current students. As part of the program, you’ll earn a Certificate of Attendance and a Transcript of Marks, demonstrating your achievements. For those seeking to strengthen their English, our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutors are here to help you succeed. Enjoy a transformative experience by the sea while exploring new creative horizons.
See All 2 ProgramsInternational Summer School for Teens | ISSFT
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The International Summer School for Teens (ISSFT®) is a premium, award-winning summer experience for students aged 13–18. Held in the world-famous university towns of St Andrews and Oxford, it combines academic excellence, personal growth, and global friendship in a safe, inspiring setting. Students create their perfect summer by selecting one academic subject — such as Global Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Law & Economics, Academic English, IELTS, Medicine, or AI & Computer Science — and one elective, including Golf, Tennis, Sports Leadership, Theatre, or Photography & Digital Media. This dual-study model blends intellectual challenge with creativity and fun. With students from over 100 nationalities, ISSFT offers full English immersion, developing confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships. Beyond academics, teens enjoy cultural excursions, evening events, and supervised adventures across the UK’s most historic and scenic locations. At ISSFT, every student is supported, inspired, and encouraged to realise their potential — it’s more than a summer school, it’s a transformative journey of discovery, friendship, and adventure.
See All 14 ProgramsManchester City Sports Business School
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The four-week programme for college students aged 18+ delves into the business of football in partnership with one of the world's most successful football clubs, Manchester City. In this unforgettable summer study experience each of the fundamental aspects of the game will be explored through four modules. These are: Foundations of the Global Sports Industry, Cross-Cultural Leadership & Strategy, Financial Management & Marketing and Innovation, Legacy & The Future of Sport. The programme will be taught through lectures, workshops, tutorials and visits, which will examine real-world case studies and bring students into contact with industry professionals from Manchester City Football Club and beyond. Students should expect to gain a highly developed understanding of how football operates beyond the pitch, making it suitable for anybody interested in a career in the sports business.
Academic Programs International
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Explore the writings of Northern England spanning from the beginnings of English literature to the present day. The four-week class will take place on-site in Northumbria, United Kingdom, at Alnwick Castle—a location famous for being the grounds of Hogwarts in the films Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Along the way, we will read the story of the poem written in English; learn about the lives and sagas of the Vikings; and discuss the horrors of the classic Gothic novel, Dracula. In addition to the class readings, we will take an excursion to a reconstructed Viking settlement in York, walk the Whitby streets that Dracula stalks in Bram Stoker's famous novel, and visit the locations in Edinburgh that served as the inspirations for Harry Potter. After the course, students will better understand the contributions that Northern England has made to the landscape of British Literature.
The Summer Fashion School London
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Join our sister company, The Fashion School, for a range of sustainable and trend-led classes. They have classes for ages 6-17 at their fashion studio in Chelsea. Explore the importance of sustainability within the fashion industry and how you can still responsibly enjoy fashion. Enhance your design, creation, and textile skills, leaving the course with a fabulous handmade garment you can be proud of and that demonstrates everything you have learned over the term. Choose from a wonderful selection of donated deadstock designer fabrics. Imagine using fabrics from renowned fashion names such as Alexander McQueen, Brogger, and Preen (to name a few)! End the term (ambitious projects may need more than one term) with a garment or outfit you designed and made yourself, alongside a journey book packed with exciting visual research, design development sketches, and final illustrations. What we provide: Expert tuition, including practicing pattern cutters, led by fashion designers with degrees in relevant art and fashion courses. New and fully serviced Janome sewing machines, scissors, threads, and other tools
University of Warwick
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Join us for the Warwick Summer School - 12 July - 1 August 2026 Whether you want to boost your existing knowledge or gain knowledge in a new area, we have a Summer School course to suit you. With a range of subjects to choose from, you will interact with renowned academics and high-profile guest speakers. The three-week course includes a combination of lectures, seminars, and study groups, with an optional assessment. You can stay on the University of Warwick campus, using our state-of-the-art facilities, living alongside your peers, and being close to many places to visit. Our social and cultural program offers opportunities to engage with students worldwide. You can learn and share insights with each other, develop a network of like-minded people, and even form some lifelong friendships. Our Summer School students include undergraduate and postgraduate students worldwide and professionals from various business sectors. The program is incredibly diverse, with participants joining from more than 62 different nationalities.
See All 2 ProgramsCIEE High School Grads Abroad
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Your First Year Abroad program in London lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in British culture. Live and learn in London! London is England’s famous capital, a city where history and modern life collide in the best way possible. Spend 12 weeks exploring the green spaces of Hyde Park, catching live music in Camden, and wandering through the quirky shops and markets of Shoreditch. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, London is the perfect place to study abroad.
Global Banking School
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The BSC (Hons) Applied Business Psychology with Foundation Year is an interdisciplinary degree that combines the study of human behaviour with core business principles. The programme allows you to explore how psychological theories can be applied to areas such as marketing, management, human resources, and consumer behaviour. You will also explore strategic decision-making processes crucial for driving organisational success and learn essential negotiation techniques and strategies. The Career Paths in Business and Psychology module helps you explore and plan your professional trajectory by identifying potential career opportunities that leverage both business acumen and psychological understanding. Additionally, the Project module will allow you to apply knowledge and skills to real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Fees: £9,535 per year
See All 16 ProgramsA Guide to Study Abroad in the United Kingdom
Prepare to Study Abroad
Set Goals
Establishing goals can help you make the most of your study abroad experience in the UK. Here are a few ideas to get started:
- Academic focus: Choose a subject or skill you’d like to strengthen during your time abroad, and set specific goals around it.
- Build connections: Identify the types of people (peers, professors, or mentors) you want to connect with for personal and professional growth.
- Post-program impact: Think about how this experience could support your long-term goals, like building confidence, expanding knowledge, or finding a mentor.
Understand the Benefits
Studying abroad in the UK offers a wide range of benefits that make it a rewarding academic destination:
- Extensive academic options: With numerous study abroad programs, the UK caters to all academic levels and disciplines.
- Travel convenience: The UK’s public transportation system and proximity to Europe make it easy to explore.
- Rich history and culture: Experience centuries-old history and vibrant cultural hubs, from theaters to museums.
Things to Know
Here are a few essential points to keep in mind for studying in the UK:
- Program affordability: Public universities are relatively affordable but check for EU vs. non-EU pricing.
- Visa requirements: Non-EU students need a student visa; check with the UK embassy for details.
- Housing options: Common choices include dormitories, off-campus apartments, or homestays.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The UK is one of the best destinations for international students due to the amount of high quality study abroad programs offered. Whether you want to study accounting, political science, literature, or otherwise, there's a program for you.
The requirements to study abroad in the UK varies per program. In some cases, there may be a GPA requirement. In general, you can study abroad in the UK on a Visitor Visa if your program is under 6 months.
Depending on how long your study abroad program is in the UK, it could cost between $5000 and $10000 USD for a program. This does not include additional costs for airfare and insurance.
If you qualify for study abroad scholarships, you may be able to study in the UK for free. Be sure to seek out opportunities and apply early. Otherwise, you can mitigate costs by fundraising through FundMyTravel.
Many universities in the UK offer study abroad. Most often, you will find these opportunities through your home university or a study abroad provider. You'll find programs at the University of Bristol, Oxford, University of Manchester, and more.
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