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Queen Mary, University of London

Sponsored by:

The Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)

Web site: Arcadia University CEA
Location: East End of London, England (Population: 8 million)
Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), Full Year

 

Specific Program/Language Requirements:

Northwestern Requirements for this program: In an effort to promote immersion in the UK University system, Northwestern students are required to live in University campus housing whenever possible. Therefore, Arcadia will place you in University housing if it is available. You will only be placed in Arcadia housing if University housing is full.

Arcadia Program Requirements: None

 

Program Description:

Queen Mary is located in the East End, a working-class, eclectic and truly multicultural area of London. Students will be able to take courses across the curriculum and will have access to comprehensive course offerings ranging from the sciences to the arts. 

 

Academic Specialties of this program:

Engineering, Biological Sciences, Economics, English, Drama, Film, History, Physics, Politics.

 

 

Course Type:

Direct university enrollment facilitated by Arcadia University.

 

Additional Information:

1/3 of Queen Mary’s student population is international.

 

Housing:

Integrated university housing or Arcadia University housing

 

Approximate Program Size: Queen Mary student population: 12,000
Arcadia program size: 22 students
Application Requirements for this Program:
  1. All study abroad students must complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  Call (847-467-6400) or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and net ID) to be registered for this quiz.
  2. After completing the 101 Quiz with a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application is not available online.
  3. Students must complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad by the specified deadline.
  4. In addition, Arcadia requires students to complete a Program Application.  This application (and specified deadline) can be found on the Arcadia web site.

 

 

Contact Returnees: Click here for a list of current Northwestern students who have participated in this program.
Photo Gallery: Click here for photos from this program.
Related Links: The British Council
London Events, Food, etc.
BBC News
Economic News from The Financial Times
Lonely Planet Guide – London
UK Student Life
Other Programs in England:

British American Drama Academy
Oxford University
University College London
London School of Economics and Political Science
King’s College
Goldsmiths
Royal Academy of Music

 

 

Please note that program details sometimes change. For the most updated information, please see the program Web site listed above.

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