Office of International Programs

You may apply directly to these universities, or, in some cases, you may apply through Arcadia University's College for Global Studies or Butler University's Institute for Study Abroad (IFSA-Butler).

Architectural Association School of Architecture
Location: London
Dates: early January to mid-May (spring only)
Language of instruction: English
Courses:  core design studio and elective courses from the AA undergraduate history and theory seminars, media, and technical study programs
Housing: Students must find their own housing
Application deadline: November 1 for spring (Princeton deadline)

Courtauld Institute of Art
Location: London
Dates: late September to late June; full year preferred
Language of instruction: English
Courses: art history and theory
Housing: dormitory or independent housing
Application deadline: end of March for fall or full year; beginning of October for spring
Other information: The Courtauld is part of the University of London, a federation of more than 40 colleges and institutes. Princeton students may compete for the Kurland/David Scholarship, which covers one year of tuition at the Courtauld. Students may also choose to attend fall semester at the Courtauld via Boston University's London Art History Program with the Courtauld Institute of Art.

Courtauld Institute of Art via Boston University's London Art History Program
Location: London
Dates: early September to mid-December
Language of instruction: English
Courses: art history and theory
Housing: furnished apartments in Boston University residence halls
Application deadline: January 26
Other information: The Courtauld is part of the University of London, a federation of more than 40 colleges and institutes. Evaluation on file

Goldsmiths
Location: London
Dates: late September to mid-December for fall; early January to late June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: anthropology, art, drama, psychology, social policy and politics, and sociology
Housing: dormitory
Application deadlines: October 15 for spring; May 1 for fall (Princeton deadline)
Other information: Goldsmiths is part of the University of London, a federation of more than 40 colleges and institutes. Evaluation on file.

King's College London
Location: London
Dates: Late September to mid-December for fall; early January to early June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: biology, chemistry, classical studies, computer science, ecology/environmental studies, engineering, English, geography, history, languages, mathematics, philosophy, religion/theology, and war studies.
Housing: Residence halls and apartments
Application deadlines: November 1 for spring; May 1 for fall/year (Princeton deadline). We recommend that students apply directly and early.
Other information: Evaluation on file. King's is especially noted for its courses in the biological sciences, classical studies, and war studies. A yearlong security/defence studies program and a special spring program in English literature with a two-week component at either the Globe or the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art have been introduced. Students in politics have had on-site advisers at King's for junior papers. King's College London is part of the University of London, a federation of more than 40 colleges and institutes.

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA)
Location: London
Dates: early September to mid-December for fall; mid-January to mid-April for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: conservatory program focused on acting, movement, and voice; dramatic works in the fall are from Shakespearean and Jacobean drama; in the spring, from Shakespearen and Restoration drama.
Housing: Students must find their own housing.
Application deadlines: LAMDA has no set deadlines for their single semester courses, but early application is strongly advised as places are limited
Other information: evaluation on file. This program is open only to students who have demonstrated a serious commitment to acting and are pursuing a certificate in theater or dance.

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Location: London
Dates: full year only, from late September to early July
Language of Instruction: English
Courses: anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, law, philosophy, political science/politics, psychology, social policy, sociology, and statistics
Housing: residence halls and apartments
Application deadlines: March 1. LSE operates a “rolling admissions” process until all available places are filled. Places are in very high demand; applicants are recommended to apply early.
Other information: evaluation on file; LSE has top-rated social science departments. LSE is part of the University of London, a federation of more than 40 colleges and institutes.

Queen Mary
Location: London
Dates: mid-September to mid-December for fall; early January to early June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: biology, chemistry, economics, engineering, English literature, French language, geography, German language, history, mathematics, physics, political science/politics, Russian language, and Spanish language
Housing: residence halls or apartments
Application deadlines: October 13 for spring; May 1 for fall/year (Princeton deadline)
Other information: Evaluation on file. Queen Mary is part of the University of London, a federation of more than 40 colleges and institutes. Queen Mary is a good choice for students who want to study in London but still want a sense of campus.

School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
Location: London
Dates: full year preferred, late September to mid-June for full year; early January to mid-June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: wide range of courses in the humanities and social sciences covering the cultures of Africa, the Far East, the Middle East, and South and Southeast Asia
Housing: residence halls
Application deadlines: October 30 for spring; May 1 for fall/year (Princeton deadline)
Other information: SOAS part of the University of London, a federation of more than 40 colleges and institutes.Evaluation on file.

University of Bath
Location: Bath
Dates: late September to late January for fall; early February to early June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: applied mathematics, economics, engineering, humanities, international studies, languages, and science
Housing: university apartments and residence halls
Application deadlines: November 1 for spring; May 1 for fall/year (Princeton deadline)
Other information: evaluation on file. Bath will be of special interest to students in Operations Research and Financial Engineering.

University of Bristol
Location: Bristol
Dates: early October to late January for fall; late January to late June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: British studies, drama, engineering, gender studies, history, the humanities, medieval studies, physics, the sciences, and social sciences
Course Catalog: http://bristol.ac.uk/international/study-placements/study-abroad/academic-info/
Housing: residence halls, student houses
Application deadlines: September 30 for spring; May 1 for fall/year (Princeton deadline)
Other information: evaluation on file. Laboratory-based courses are not available to students attending for one semester

University of Cambridge, various colleges
Location: Cambridge
Dates: early October to mid-June for full year (through IFSA-Butler); some spring spaces in Pembroke College (mid-January to mid-June)
Language of instruction: English
Courses: Most subjects are available, but not at every Cambridge college.
Housing: college or college-owned housing
Application deadlines: February 15 for the following spring; January 15 for the following year. Apply through IFSA-Butler for full-year option or directly to Pembroke for the spring only. Completed applications must be submitted to the Office of International Programs. Places are in high demand; apply very early.
Other information: evaluation on file

University of Leeds
Location: Leeds
Dates: mid-September to mid-January for fall; mid-January to mid-June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: full curriculum
Application deadline: October 31 for spring; April 30 for fall/year
Other information: Evaluation on file. Leeds has special strengths in chemistry, English, geology, and music.

University of Manchester
Location: Manchester
Dates: mid-September to mid-December for fall; late January to mid-June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: wide range in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.
Housing: residence halls, either on or off-campus
Application deadlines: November 1 for spring; May 1 for fall and full year (Princeton deadline)
Other information: particularly strong offerings in engineering, computer sciences, and neuroscience

University of Nottingham
Location: Nottingham
Dates: mid-September to mid-January for fall; late January to mid-June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: arts, engineering, humanities, sciences, and social sciences
Housing: residence halls or apartments
Application deadlines: November 1 for spring (Princeton deadline); May 1 for fall/year
Other information: evaluation on file

University of Oxford, various constituent colleges
Location: Oxford
Dates: early October to late June for full year; mid-January to late June for spring. Fall semester option (September to December) is available only in the Woodrow Wilson School Program at Hertford College.
Language of instruction: English
Courses: Asian studies, classical studies, computer science, economics, engineering, English, geography, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion/theology, and the sciences
Housing: Residence halls and student houses
Application deadlines: February 15 for spring or year. Places at Oxford are in very high demand, so submit applications well in advance of your proposed time abroad.
Other information: Evaluations on file. See Princeton Programs above for the program at Worcester College and for the Oxford-Princeton Exchanges in Biochemistry, Engineering, and History.

University of Sussex
Location: Brighton
Dates: mid-September to mid-January for fall; mid-January to mid-June for spring
Language of instruction: English
Courses: wide range in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences; many interdisciplinary topics
Housing: university-managed housing, host families
Application deadlines: October 15 for spring; April 1 for fall

Have a question? Contact a peer adviser who studied abroad in England.