The Center for Education Abroad (Arcadia University)

London, England (Population: 7.7 million)

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

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: 3.3 GPA, 3.5 for History and English

University College London (UCL), the oldest and largest constituent member college of the University of London, is extraordinarily diverse with 19,000 students, one-third of whom are international. UCL has excellent departments in a wide range of subject areas, but its Economics and English departments are among the best in the country.

Economics, English, History, Anthropology, Political Science, Philosophy, Art.

Direct university enrollment facilitated by Arcadia University.

Students apply to 1-2 departments only and must have a solid background in these subjects.

Integrated university housing or Arcadia University housing with other study abroad students in central London or in Camden Town (20-40 min. commute). Please note that due to UCL housing shortages, semester-only students often end up living in Arcadia housing. If living with British students is a priority for you, you may wish to consider other programs.

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.

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