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University College, University of London (UCL)
Areas of Study
UCL has a wide range of academic departments, which are appropriate for students majoring in the following fields: Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Economics, English, Legal Studies, Math, Philosophy, and Physics.
UCL is not approved for WU students majoring in psychology or political science (see other WU programs for these subjects). The UCL Economics Department is not suitable for business students unless they have strong preparation in economics and math.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Fall | mid September - mid December | February 1 |
| Spring | early January - mid June (term break late March - late April) |
May 1 |
| Academic Year | mid September - mid June | February 1 |
Eligibility
Minimum 3.5 GPA for majors in Economics, English and History. For other approved majors, there is a minimum 3.3 GPA. At least three courses of prior or current academic work relevant to the area to be studied at UCL. Admission is by department.
WU Credits
Full course load valued at 15-16 units per semester, which is normally four courses, at least two of which must be within the admitting UCL department.
Location
London, England (UK)
UCL is a prestigious British institution of higher education. It is located in central London in the vicinity of other Colleges and libraries comprising the University of London. It is close to the British Museum too.
Housing
Visiting students usually are offered a place in either a UCL or intercollegiate residence. The majority of UCL residences are self-catered student houses with kitchens that are shared with other students. The UCL and intercollegiate residence halls include cafeteria meals in the contract rate. The intercollegiate halls may not be available for January entry. Commercial apartments are available at higher cost if a student residence is not available or not desired.
Student Life
UCL is located just north of Oxford Street and the British Museum. Students enjoy being in the center of the British capital, with it’s culture, arts, politics, government, media, etc. London has over 200 museums, 150 theatres, 34,000 shops, 5,700 pubs, and 8,000 acres of parklands. The UCL Union provides many clubs and activities and hosts regular events and entertainments. For students wanting to socialize and relax, the Union provides a number of bars and cafés.
On-Site Support
WU contracts with Accent International for support of its London programs. The UCL International Office and Student Residences Office provide significant support too.
Application Process
The application process differs based your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Prof. Joe Loewenstein Campus Box 1122 935-4404 Duncker 125 jfloewen@artsci.wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jessica Mervis Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-7695 McMillan 138 jmervis@artsci.wustl.edu |
