Study Abroad in London, England

Where History Meets the Cutting Edge
A global icon of culture, creativity, and cosmopolitan flair, London is a city that never stops surprising. With a population of over 7 million—nearly a third of whom hail from around the world—London is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities on the planet. Over 300 languages are spoken within its confines.

 

London is a city where centuries of royal heritage meet boundary-pushing modernity. Step into world-class museums like the British Museum or the Victoria & Albert, or explore contemporary marvels like the Tate Modern and the towering London Eye. From the splendor of St. Paul’s Cathedral to the winding medieval streets near the Tower of London, every corner tells a story.

 

When it comes to entertainment, London delivers in spectacular style. Fashionistas hunt for one-of-a-kind finds in the edgy street markets of Camden and Portobello Road or indulge in luxury at Harrods and Oxford Street. Music and theatre lovers are spoiled for choice: catch a show in the glittering West End, hear a symphony at the Royal Albert Hall, or discover the next big thing in a gritty East London venue.

 

And forget the myth that London has to break the bank. Thanks to its huge student population, the city is full of budget-friendly restaurants, shops, and cultural hotspots—many with generous student discounts. Whether you're dining in a Michelin-starred gem or enjoying an all-you-can-eat Indian feast on Brick Lane, London caters to every taste and budget.

 

In London, get ready for new experiences, new flavors, and new discoveries. It’s not just a city—it’s a world in itself!

 

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Academics & Eligibility

University of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton (UR) was founded in 1975 when four local colleges joined together to form the university. The university has a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus, with historic buildings alongside modern, cutting edge facilities, including one of the best university libraries in London.

 

The campus is conveniently located in the heart of south-west London, close to Putney and Hammersmith and within easy reach of central London. Studying here will give you the best of both worlds: the community feel of a traditional university campus, with the culture of one of the greatest cities in the world.

 

The Hive Café, built out of former shipping containers, is a unique venue on campus that enables organic, ethical, and local food to be both affordable and accessible. 

 

Course Information

At University of Roehampton, a class or course is called a “module” while a degree or field of study is called a “course.” 

 

You will find courses offered at the 100, 200, and 300 levels. The 200- and 300-level courses at Roehampton are often equivalent to junior- and senior-year courses in the U.S. They will likely have prerequisites.


Be aware that some yearlong modules have been split to allow autumn- or spring-only attendees to enroll for half with appropriate assessment and credit. Pre-approval is required. Please select “A” modules when attending in the autumn and “S” modules when attending in the spring.

You must have double the amount of modules approved by your home institution than you plan to take. This will give you back-ups in case of cancellations or schedule conflicts. Module offerings are subject to change.

Credit Information

Semester students will take 2-3 modules per semester. Please note that taking over 80 UK credits may result in an additional fee. Contact us for more details.

IMPORTANT: SEMESTER STUDENTS MUST ENROLL IN at minimum 60 UK CREDITS.


Modules are worth 20-30 UK credits. Typically, 4 UK credits = 2 ECTS. 2 ECTS = 1 U.S. semester credit

Students can take up to two 30-UK credit  courses a semester.
Students can take an additional 20-UK credit course to reach 3 courses in total.
Students who elect to take 2 (30 UK) courses + 1 (20 UK credit) course will have a semester load of 3 courses (80 UK credits = approx. 18-20 U.S. semester credits)

Course Load Options: 2-3 single courses per semester.
Option 1: 2 (30 UK credit) modules = 14-15
Option 2: 2 (30 UK credit) + 1 (20 UK credit) earns approximately 19-20 semester credits in one semester.

Please note that if a student elects to take three courses,  the credit transfer may exceed the typical maximum credit hours allowed for their degree plan.

 

Summer Course Credit

Summer students will take 1 module per summer session. However, students attending Summer 3 (which is Summer 1 and Summer 2 combined) will take a total of 2 courses - one during Summer 1 and one during Summer 2.

 

Final Transcript: Issued by University of Roehampton

Eligibility Criteria

  • Minimum GPA 2.50 (Students with GPA 2.25-2.49 will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Completed at least 1 semester at a U.S. or Canadian college/university before applying
  • Transcript from your college or university (unofficial is ok)
  • Personal Statement (1-2 pages) describing your person and academic reasons for wanting to study abroad at University of Roehampton
  • ASA Application. To start a new application or continue an existing application, click here.
  • Scan of your valid passport that does not expire sooner than 6 months after the day you plan to return home from abroad. If you don’t have a valid passport, confirmation of an expedited passport application is required before you can be accepted into this program. Please submit your passport application by expedited service if you do not have a valid passport.

Course Finder

Within each program, you will find course listings in this format: ANT020C151Y. The 3 initial letters refer to the program. The 3 numbers that follow indicate the credits that the course is worth: 010 is 10 UK credits (3 U.S.); 020 is 20 UK credits ( 4-5 U.S. credits). The next letter refers to the year of study: C = year 1, N = year 2, X = year 3.


The following 3 numbers are the actual course number. The last letter is the course code: “A” courses are only offered during the autumn semester and “S” only during the spring semester. “Y” courses are yearlong and are available only to students attending for the full academic year.*

 

So, the course code ANT020C151Y means: Anthropology, worth 20 UK credits (4 or 5 U.S.), first-year level, course number 151, yearlong.

 

ALL MODULE (COURSE) OFFERINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

 

Use the filters above to search for courses or click "View All Courses" to browse available courses on this program.

Costs & Dates

Program pricing and important dates.

Program dates are subject to change. Although date changes are rare, they are typically changes made by the host institution and are, therefore, outside of ASA’s control. If any changes are made to your program dates, ASA is not responsible for fees or losses associated with changing or canceling your plane ticket, additional lodging and other travel costs, etc.

 

When can I book my flight? Please do not book a plane ticket until you are accepted to an ASA program and you receive written notification of your program's arrival and departure date.

 

Academic Year Participant Notes: An automatic $1,000 discount is applied to your second-semester program fee. For your ASA application, enter your academic year program code as the Fall program code and then add AY- in front of that code. 

 

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* Prices subject to change. Financial aid available.

ASA is a small program, but that’s what makes it so great. The personal attention can’t be beat and I made plenty of friends outside of the group.

Chelsea Francis

I would recommend ASA to other students because not only was it a great price for what you get, but it was so much fun and the site director was great.

Morgan Pecknold

ASA is a very thorough program. It is well organized and structured, yet allows for plenty of independent activity and personal responsibility. There were many times where I felt foreign, but I rarely felt like a tourist. I engaged in the culture with the ASA program, I didn’t just take a picture and a souvenir

Aaron Bannasch

Housing

Your home away from home.

On-Campus Residence Hall

Students live in on-campus residence halls. Meals are not included. Flats typically have 5-6 single bedrooms and are shared with other ASA students, international students, or local students. Each flat has WiFi, kitchen, common area, and 1-2 shared bathrooms. Flats are usually all gender. Rooms with private bathrooms and a double bed may be available for an additional charge.

Housing FAQs

You may request to live with a friend by emailing ASA at hello@academicstudies.com. Roommate requests must be mutual, so be sure your friend requests you back. However, University of Roehampton is responsible for all hall allocations, so we can't guarantee that you will be placed in the same flat or residence hall as your friend. You'll meet your flatmates upon arrival; they could be from the U.S., the UK, or other countries.
Rooms are single occupancy, but you will share a flat with 3-5 additional students. Flats are usually all gender.
ASA will notify you of your living arrangements via email approximately 1-2 weeks before the start of your program.
A detailed list of what to bring (and what not to bring) will be included in your ASA pre-departure handbook, which will be emailed to you about a month before your program begins.
No, meals are not included, but your flat will have a kitchen, and grocery stores are within walking distance.
The food is great and will be typical of your host country. Be prepared to try new things! If you have any food allergies or dietary needs, please let ASA know as soon as possible and we'll be happy to advise you on your options.
The residence halls at University of Roehampton are located anywhere between a 5-minute walk to class or a 10-16 minute bus ride.

Excursions

Explore the region with organized trips and cultural activities.

ASA semester programs in London include 2 day excursions and 1 overnight excursion. ASA summer programs in London include 1 day excursion. Destinations may vary by term. Past terms have included trips to:

 

York

York

Overnight

Explore the medieval streets and city walls before a visit to York Minster, Northern Europe’s largest cathedral. Next, visit tranquil and secluded Fountains Abbey, as well as Haworth, a village perched on the Yorkshire Moors that inspired the novels of the Bronte sisters.
Stonehenge & Bath

Stonehenge & Bath

Day Trip

Stone circles, magic, mysticism, and the legend of King Arthur are all part of the story of Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, visit Bath, where you can drink the healing waters, visit the Roman baths, and take in stories of Jane Austen and high society.
Dover Castle and Canterbury

Dover Castle and Canterbury

Day Trip

Just like the pilgrims in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales! Explore Canterbury’s cobbled streets and Canterbury Cathedral. Next, it’s off to Dover Castle and the famous White Cliffs of Dover.

Program Inclusions

What's included in your program fee.

What's Included

  • Exclusive "A World of Care" Student Support Suite.
  • Housing in a residence hall with kitchen facilities. Meals not included.

  • Tuition for the maximum number of credits or courses indicated on the program course offerings page. Enrolling in more than the maximum number of credits/courses (if permitted by the host institution) will result in an additional fee.

  • Academic Credits: Students who receive pre-approval from their home institution can transfer the credits they earn to their home institution.

  • Official Transcript: Final transcript is issued by your host institution. Upon completion of the program, ASA will provide one free shipment of your final transcript to your U.S. institution.

  • Excursions: Semester programs include 2 day excursions & 1 overnight excursion. Summer programs include 1 day excursion. Locations to be decided.

  • Cultural Activities in London (museum visits, walking tours, etc).

  • Internet Access: Students will have free Internet access at their host institution and in their program housing.

  • Airport Pick-Up: Group ground transportation is provided from London Heathrow (LHR) airport for students who arrive on the official arrival date, by the designated time.

  • Site Director: Students will have an on-site director to assist them with any academic or cultural difficulties they may encounter.

  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive international medical insurance is included. Click here for details on benefits and coverage.

  • Visa Advising: Students are ultimately responsible for obtaining their visa (if required for their term), but ASA will provide detailed, helpful information upon acceptance about which visa students will need and how to go about applying for one. Please click here and scroll down to "Student Visa Information" to find out if a visa is required for your program.

  • Pre-Departure Handbook & On-Site Orientation.

  • Subscription to Safeture Safety-Enhancing Mobile App.

  • Subscription to Mindhamok: a 24-7 service designed to support your mental, physical, and social wellbeing throughout your program. You can find out more about Mindhamok in our Pre-Departure Guide for All Programs.

  • $150 Returning Student Credit toward your next ASA Summer program! (Up to 2 Summer programs).
  • $350 Returning Student Credit toward your next ASA Semester program! (Up to 2 Semester programs).

Not Included

  • Round trip airfare and travel expenses to and from the program location.

  • Books, materials, lab fees

  • Local transportation

  • Personal expenses

  • Meals

  • Laundry

  • Meals on excursions

  • Visa, if required

  • Transportation from the airport if the student does not arrive on the official arrival date by the designated time.

  • Transportation back to the airport at the end of the program.

For academic year students and those enrolling in more than one session, housing, medical insurance, and other ASA services and benefits are not provided during the break between sessions. For academic year students, medical insurance during winter break can be purchased for an additional fee, if it is required to get your visa.

Program Calendar

Important dates and deadlines for this program.

Program dates are subject to change. Although date changes are rare, they are typically changes made by the host institution and are, therefore, outside of ASA’s control. If any changes are made to your program dates, ASA is not responsible for fees or losses associated with changing or canceling your plane ticket, additional lodging and other travel costs, etc.

 

Please do not book a plane ticket until you are accepted to an ASA program and receive written notification of your program’s arrival and departure date.

  1. TBA

    Arrival and Housing Move-in

    For group airport pick-up, students should arrive at London (LHR) airport mid-September (TBA) before 10:00 am
  2. TBA

    ASA Orientation

  3. TBA

    UR Orientation

  4. TBA

    UR Welcome Week

  5. TBA

    Classes Begin

  6. TBA

    Excursions - Locations

  7. TBA

    Last Day of classes

  8. TBA

    Last Day of exams

  9. TBA

    Housing move-out; students depart

  1. January 14, 2026

    Arrival and Housing Move-in

    For group airport pick-up, students should arrive at London (LHR) airport on Jan. 14 before 10:00 am
  2. January 15-17, 2026

    ASA Orientation

  3. Januar 14-16, 2026

    UR Orientation

  4. Jan. 19

    Classes Begin

  5. TBA

    Excursions - Locations TBA

  6. Mar. 30-April 12

    Holiday; no classes

  7. May 29

    Last Day of classes/exams

  8. May 30

    Housing move-out; students depart

  1. June 4, 2026

    Arrival and Housing Move-in

    For group airport pick-up, students should arrive at London (LHR) airport on June 4th before 11:00am
  2. June 6, 2026

    ASA Orientation

  3. June 5, 2026

    UR Orientation

  4. June 8

    Classes Begin

  5. TBA

    Excursions - Locations TBA

  6. June 25

    Last Day of classes / exams

  7. June 27

    Housing move-out; students depart

  8. For group airport pick-up, students should arrive at London (LHR) airport on June 25 before 11:00am

    Arrival and Housing Move-in

  9. June 27

    ASA Orientation

  10. June 26

    UR Orientation

  11. June 29

    Classes Begin

  12. TBA

    Excursions - Locations TBA

  13. July 16

    Last Day of classes / exams

  14. July 18

    Housing move-out; students depart

Accessibility & Inclusion

We are committed to making study abroad accessible to all students.

Diversifying study abroad is a priority for ASA. London is one of the most diverse cities in the world! Detailed information for underrepresented groups considering London can be found below.

 

If you have questions or concerns about how any of your identities may impact your study abroad experience, please contact us.

 

London is truly one of the most diverse cities in the world. About 53% of residents are native Brits, 21% are of Asian descent, 14% are of African descent, and 12% identify as mixed or other.

Black salons and barbershops are available throughout London. Shops that carry Black haircare products are also available throughout London. You can also check out these haircare brands created by Black British women.

Housing is in student residence halls, where you can prepare your own meals.

Resources for dietary needs for allergies, religious beliefs, or other preferences below. We strongly encourage you to order food/allergy translation cards to help communicate your needs while abroad.

Students with a range of mental health conditions can successfully study abroad. If you take any medications, please review the U.S. State Department recommendations for traveling abroad with medications.

ASA is happy to talk to you about what resources are available for any mental or physical health needs you have. Please reach out to us by clicking here. Having advance notice of what your needs are will allow us to identify resources to support you, such as therapy or ongoing medical care to allow you to be successful. Any ASA team member is a safe person to share things with!

With your ASA program, you'll also have a paid subscription to mindhamok, a 24-7 service designed to support study abroad students’ mental, physical, and social wellbeing. mindhamok's curated online and live resources give you tools to help you succeed.

You can use mindhamok to: Request an appointment with a coach/therapist; Live chat with a coach/therapist about concerns such as roommate issues, relationships, etc.; Discuss homesickness, culture shock, or adjustment concerns; and much more.

For more information, see our mental & emotional health information here.

The UK's official religion is Christianity. Roughly 14% are part of the Church of England, 9% identify as Catholic, about 7% are Muslim. Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism are also practiced. Roughly half of English people do not practice any religion. More detailed info on Religion in the United Kingdom can be found here. ASA is happy to help you find a place of worship in London - just ask us.

The UK, with its favorable attitude towards disabled persons and legislation which requires employers to accommodate to disabled workers, is one of the most disability-friendly countries in the world.

Most public transportation in London (buses, subway (the Tube), and trains) is accessible for those with mobility disabilities. Click here for more information about accessible London transport.

According to Wheel the World, the UK has gone a long way towards becoming an accessible travel destination, with many public buildings and transport systems equipped with step-free access and accessible toilets. Due to the historic nature of some buildings and cities, disabled access may be more difficult or not possible, but this is generally indicated by researching in advance. Guide dogs are permitted in all public spaces.

We encourage you to open a dialogue with us so we can assess accessibility in housing and academic spaces.

The U.S. State Department has advice for international travelers with disabilities at this link.

ASA provides hands-on support throughout the entire process. This includes housing, course registration, flight and arrival logistics, and student visa guidance. While you're abroad, our on-site staff is available to support you 24/7. They coordinate social and cultural activities and offer guidance on the local culture, to give you and your support system peace of mind throughout your program. We also have an online orientation for parents/families/support systems at this link.

We welcome students with any gender identity and sexuality on all of our programs.

  • Same-sex activity, marriage, and adoption are all legal in England.
  • London hosts a Pride parade every year.
  • Transgender people are able to change their legal name on documentation so that it matches their gender identity and changing sex assigned at birth is allowed.

Check out the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Guide here.

ASA welcomes all degree-seeking undergraduate students on any of our programs. We are happy to talk through any component of your identity (e.g. age, marital status, parental/caregiver status, military affiliation, et al.) that may affect your ability to participate on a program. Click here to contact us.

ASA allows payment deferral until your institution releases your Financial Aid, and we offer payment plans upon request to students who need it. More information on billing and payment can be found here.

ASA also has several scholarships you can apply for within our program application. Students who receive a Pell Grant as part of their Financial Aid package are eligible to apply for the Gilman Scholarship.

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