London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University is just north of central London, minutes from the city and West End. Canisius students are fully integrated into the academic and social life of the university and study with British students in lecture, seminar and tutorial classes.
Students live in two, three and four bedroom apartments in central London close to all main shopping and theatre districts. The London Zoo, Regents Park and the markets and clubs of Islington and Camden are just a few of the neighborhood attractions.
Travel Opportunities
Major cities such as Edinburgh, Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam are within easy reach for weekend, end of semester or spring break travel. The London Metropolitian Study Abroad Office also organizes weekend riding and climbing expeditions in the beautiful Welsh mountains.
Eligibility & Admission
Students who have completed three semesters in college level study are eligible for this program. Normally a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required. Recommendations form professors and advisor will be considered in the selection of candidates.
Approximate Fall Dates:
Application deadline - March 1
Departure - Approx. Friday, September 12, 2008
Orientation - Approx. September 22-26, 2008
Program Dates - September 29 to December 12, 2008
Return Home - Approx. December 13, 2008
Approximate Spring Dates:
Application deadline - October 1, 2009
Departure - Approx. January 22,2010
Pre-program Seminar - Approx. January 23-31, 2010
Orientation at London Metropolitan - Approx. february 2-5, 2010
Program Dates - Approx. February 8 to May 14, 2010
Spring Break - Approx. March 29- April 9, 2010
Return Home - Approx. May 15, 2010
Program Cost (to be paid to Canisius):
Canisius tuition (approx. $14,100),study abroad fee ($500), and a mandatory health insurance (approx. $140). Additional costs (paid directly by the student) include housing in centrally located, fully furnished London flat will cost 3376 pounds (approx. $5740). A semester subway pass estimated at 320 pounds (approx. $545), board, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses are additional. The cost of an optional internship is 330 pounds (about $560) plus 100 pounds (about $170) for the special internship visa.
Spring Additional Costs:
Additional costs include housing in centrally located, fully furnished London flats estimated between 2800 pounds (approx. $5900) for B housing to 3248 pounds (approx. $6825) for A housing. A semester subway pass estimated at 256 pounds (approx. $550), board, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses are additional.
For matriculated Canisius students only, 100 percent of Canisius College scholarships and grants will be applied to your program costs. Program cost subject to currency fluctuation.
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