Study abroad brochure 2020-21 | London Metropolitan University

Study abroad at London Metropolitan University

Study abroad at London Metropolitan University London is one of the greatest cities in the world and at London Met you will find yourself at the heart of it all. More international students choose London than any other city so it’s the ideal place to make friends and contacts.

It is one of the world’s most exciting, culturally-diverse capitals, at the centre of global business and home to a rich artistic and historic heritage. London is not just a place to study – it is an experience and an education in itself.

“Studying abroad in London was the single best decision I made while in college. Studying abroad provided me with memories and new friends that will last a lifetime, and it showed me that I could survive, or rather thrive, independently in a foreign environment.”

Michael Flatt, San Diego State University

The British Museum

Westminster and the Houses of Parliament

London Met’s Graduate Centre, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Daniel Libeskind

More about London Met We are a public university of around 10,000 students located in the heart of London, close to all the entertainment and outstanding facilities offered by one of the world’s greatest cities.

Transport links to and from the University are excellent and allow easy travel both around London and to the rest of the UK and Europe.

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We have students from more than

nationalities studying with us

We’re proud of our diverse student population and we have over 140 nationalities studying with us. As a visiting student you will study alongside students studying full degrees and participate fully in the academic and social life of the University. You’ll also have access to London Met’s outstanding student support services, including student advice and counselling, and disabilities and dyslexia support.

You’ll be inspired by an international body of lecturers engaged with worldclass research and will learn from their extensive industry experience.

From our purpose-built newsroom to a state-of-the-art Superlab, we aim to create a stimulating learning environment.

We have a student radio station and magazine to which you are welcome to contribute, plus we offer free access to our gym and exercise classes.

“Study abroad is an experience I think everyone should take advantage of. This time in London and all of the other places I visited will be one of my life’s great adventures! I’ve met so many great people from all over Europe, and my time at university wouldn’t have been the same without London Met.” Chloe Antrobus, Loyola University Chicago

Study abroad for a semester or year Our study abroad programme offers you the opportunity to spend a semester or a year studying in the heart of London, experiencing all that the city and the University have to offer, while earning academic credit.

The programme has been running for over 30 years and we provide support for visiting students throughout the application process and study period, including a comprehensive induction programme and a dropin advice service. We are also able to offer a limited supply of student accommodation in the local area to our study abroad students. Our tuition fees are competitive and offer value for money for a central London experience.

Our autumn semester runs from the end of September to the end of January, although students may leave

by Christmas if they need to. Our spring semester runs from the end of January to the end of May. You can select bachelor-level modules from a wide range of academic subject areas at London Met. To help you with class selection we provide an online module catalogue as well as a summary list of modules for each semester. You should discuss your proposed programme with your academic advisers at home and ensure your chosen modules are approved for credit transfer.

Popular subject areas for visiting students include:

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business studies politics and international relations social sciences literature and creative writing journalism media and communications biomedical sciences computing and mathematics advanced English language foreign languages

We offer a selection of London Studies modules especially for visiting students, which make the most of our location in central London, including Art in London and Theatre in London. ​ e also welcome applications from W students interested in studying with us for a semester at postgraduate level. Please contact us to discuss your subject interests and proposed programme.

Buckingham Palace

Credit transfer Credit from London Met is transferred back to your home university in either UK credits (15 per module), US credits (3 per module) or ECTS (7.5 per module). Students take four modules each semester or one module during a four-week summer school session. You will receive a transcript of results upon completion of your programme.

Internships and voluntary service learning As part of your study abroad semester or summer school programme, you can participate in an internship or voluntary service placement. We offer opportunities in a wide range of industries and we will work with you to find a placement to complement your studies and give you a head start in your chosen career. You will be registered for a placement module and earn academic credit to return to your home university.

Applications and eligibility • You should be enrolled as a

bachelor’s or master’s student at a non-UK university and have completed at least a year at bachelor’s level or a semester at master’s level.

• You should be in good academic

standing, with a GPA (USA) of 2.7 or higher, or a minimum C grade average or higher.

• Non-native English speakers

should have one of the following English language certificates: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or Cambridge Advanced, or Cambridge Proficiency Certificate with grade C or above. Contact us if you have a different English language qualification.

For full details of the application process, current semester dates and tuition fees, please see our study abroad web pages: londonmet.ac.uk/studyabroad

International Summer School During the summer months we offer a selection of courses in a variety of academic subject areas. The programmes carry academic credit and combine class time with study visits to relevant institutions and places of interest in London. Please see our International Summer School pages: londonmet.ac.uk/internationalsummer-school

“I truly enjoyed my time at London Met! It really did meet my expectations and more. I had a wonderful experience at London Met and if given the opportunity to study there again I would in a heartbeat!”

Lucas Liley, Boise State University

Any questions?

Please contact the Study Abroad Office: Email: studyinlondon@londonmet.ac.uk (EU students) studyabroad@londonmet.ac.uk (students from the rest of the world) Study Abroad Office London Metropolitan University 166–220 Holloway Road London N7 8DB United Kingdom londonmet.ac.uk/studyabroad @LondonMetUni