Study & Intern in London

Europe

LAC Program

Study Abroad Center

Live and study in London. Participate in an internship in almost any field, sample cuisine from around the world, ride on the London Eye, and master the London Underground.

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Program Details

Location

London, United Kingdom

Term

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Housing

Apartment

Homestay

Languages Taught In

English

Program Eligibility

Student Type

UofM Students

Student Year

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

GPA

2.5

Events & Info Sessions

There are currently no events for this program. Explore more events on our events page.

About

Once the seat of an empire, today’s London has reinvented itself as an artistic, financial, and intellectual power. An extraordinarily multicultural city, London is home to royalty and immigrants, the working class and the avant-garde. It is Medieval, Victorian, and modern, interspersed with expansive parks and charming gardens. London is Europe’s largest city—in area and population—yet easily explored by the extensive underground network of the legendary “Tube.” As the capital city, it is the center of political issues, such as Britain’s relationship with the European community, increasingly assertive nationalities of Scotland and Wales, and the political complexities of Northern Ireland.

The Study and Intern in London program offers courses that deepen your understanding of British culture. The strength of the program is the internship experience, which allows you to integrate with British people, experience the culture firsthand, and gain professional work experience.

Housing & Meals

Housing is provided in comfortable, well-equipped apartments. You will receive your housing placement information about 2 weeks prior to departure. You will receive an Oyster Card (Tube pass) for the term included in the program fee.

Apartment

If you choose the apartment option, you will share an apartment with 5–7 other students. Apartments include single or double bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. Meals are not included if you choose this option, but each apartment has a full kitchen. There are also numerous pubs and cafes within a short walk or "Tube" (subway) ride from the residence.

Excursions

Cultural field trips are included in the program fee, and may include a theatre production, a full-day excursion to Bath and Stonehenge, and other excursions around the city.

Accessibility

If you have a disability and plan to study abroad, visit our Accessibility Abroad page to learn about considerations, answer questions, and request accommodations before you go abroad.

Flight

The Learning Abroad Center works with a local travel agency, to arrange a coordinated flight for program participants. The flight is optional, and is arranged for those who want to fly with other program participants. Group flight information is typically available by the program application deadline, if not before.

For those taking the group flight, specific arrival instructions will be sent out prior to your departure.

For immigration purposes, you should purchase a round-trip ticket, since you must be able to show your entry and exit dates from the United Kingdom.

Learning Outcomes

Deepen cross-cultural understanding through interaction with local community through internships and community engagement
Increase independence and self-reliance through learning to successfully navigate British society
Gain British and international perspectives on academic disciplines
Develop awareness of and challenge assumptions about British culture, your own culture, and how your own culture is viewed by others
Gain knowledge and insight into a professional career through internships and community engagement

Program Structure

Program Level

Upper-division coursework on British area studies, history, theater, literature, marketing, finance, economics, politics, and many more

Courseload

12–18 credits for fall or spring semester, and 6 credits for summer session.

Courses with other American college students and are held at the Accent London Center, located in the Bloomsbury district of London.

You will gain professional work experience by participating in an unpaid internship placement and taking courses in art, business, cinema, communication, government, marketing, sociology, and more. Semester-length study abroad options include courses with local visits, internships, and special lectures related to your study abroad experience, all designed to engage you in critical thinking and challenge you to pursue subjects through academic and field research.

In this program, you will gain a deeper understanding of British culture, fulfill liberal arts requirements, and participate in an internship related to your field of study.

Coursework

Semester Course Options

Program	Take the Following
Study Center Courses Only	4–5 Area Studies Courses
Internship Program	Global Internship Course 3–4 Area Studies Courses

Full course list and syllabi are forthcoming. Courses may include the following beginning in Spring 2027. Once you have confirmed your place in the program for Spring 2027, you should complete a course preference form:

Dissent and Depravity, Rise and Fall of the Aesthetes (Approved for Arts/Humanities)
Flavors of the UK: Food, History, and Culture (Approved for Historical Perspectives)
Gender and the News Media (Approved for Arts/Humanities)
London: the Making of a Modern City (Approved for Historical Perspectives)
London Museums (Approved for Arts/Humanities)
Music & Popular Culture in London (Approved for Arts/Humanities)
International Institutions (Approved for Social Sciences and Global Perspectives, pending IB department review)
UK and EU Divided (Approved for Social Sciences and Global Perspectives, approved for IB Depth)
Digital Futures: AI, Work and Society (Technology & Society pending)
Ethics, Sustainability & Responsible Business in London (Civic Life & Ethics pending)
International Finance (pending liberal education and department review, approved for IB Breadth or IB Foundations)
International Economics (pending liberal education and department review)
International Marketing (pending liberal education and department review)
Internships in London

If you participate in an internship, you will enroll in the Global Internship Course and work 20 hours per week. You have the option of participating in a 3-credit internship.

Global Identity

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future is an optional 1-credit online course that helps you process your international experience and apply what you've learned upon your return. Global Identity gives you the opportunity to work individually with a trained cultural mentor, helping you articulate your newly acquired skills and differentiating you from your peers.

To access more information about the course, visit the Global Identity Course Information page.

Program Dates

Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:

Spring 2027

Application Open Date: May 1, 2026
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026

Schedule	Date
Arrive in London	January 13, 2027
Depart from London	April 24, 2027

**Program dates are subject to change and will be updated here.

Costs & Fees

University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.

If you do not see a budget estimate for the term you intend to go abroad, the fee has not yet been finalized. We strive to post fees for this program at least 30 days prior to the application deadline. The Learning Abroad Center will delay the posting of some fees until enrollments, inflation, and exchange rates are determined. Note the average increase in fees will be 3–10%. Program fees are based on estimates and may change depending on international economic factors.

Fees or tuition from home institutions may be added to or differ from the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center fees listed on this page.

Summer 2026
Spring Semester 2026

Billing & Payments

Visit Billing for information about the billing process for application fees, deposits, and program fees.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Visit Financial Information for information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Flight & Deposit Advance

The Flight & Deposit Advance (formerly Bridging Loan) is a no-interest/no-fees program that allows you to defer payment of your flight and LAC program deposit until your financial aid is disbursed.

Cancellation Policy

Before you apply to or confirm your participation on this program, review the Learning Abroad Center's Cancellation Policy to inform yourself of the timeline and financial obligations for canceling.

Summer 2026

Study & Intern in London: Summer I

Shared Apartment

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$7,368
International health insurance	$113
Housing and/or meals Rent and utilities. No meals included.	$2,124
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$10,005
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$10,005

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site Round trip airfare from MSP-LHR	$2,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents UK student visa (~£500UK) for internship, or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required for all travelers - £10.00	$725
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$0
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$2,900
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$50
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee ($150 per week estimated for meals)	$900
Essential daily living expenses Includes the cost of required cell phone	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$1,450

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$14,355
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$500
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Study & Intern in London: Summer I & II

Shared Apartment

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$13,738
International health insurance	$235
Housing and/or meals Rent & utilities. No meals included.	$4,247
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$18,620
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$18,620

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site Round trip flight from MSP--LHR estimated	$2,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents UK student visa (~£500UK) for internship, or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required for all travelers - £10.00	$725
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$0
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$2,900
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$100
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee $150 per week for meals for ~13 weeks. No meals included.	$1,950
Essential daily living expenses Includes the cost of required cell phone.	$1,000
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$3,050

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$24,570
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$1,000
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Study & Intern in London: Summer II

Shared Apartment

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$7,368
International health insurance	$113
Housing and/or meals Rent and utilities. No meals included.	$2,124
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$10,005
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$10,005

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site Round trip airfare from MSP-LHR	$2,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents UK student visa (~£500UK) for internship, or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) required for all travelers - £10.00	$725
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$0
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$2,900
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$50
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee ($150 per week estimated for meals)	$900
Essential daily living expenses Includes the cost of required cell phone	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$1,450

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$14,355
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$500
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Spring Semester 2026

Study & Intern in London (CEA CAPA)

Shared Apartment

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$16,063
International health insurance	$253
Housing and/or meals Shared apartment	$4,549
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$21,265
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$21,265

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site Estimated round-trip airfare from MSP to London	$2,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Includes fee for Electronic Travel Authorization (all students) and UK student visa (required only for students participating in an internship)	$525
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$0
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$2,700
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$500
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Meals not included in housing	$2,800
Essential daily living expenses Includes cost of required cell phone	$1,200
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$4,500

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$28,465
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$1,200
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

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You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.

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Complete

After you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which will include the following items:

If you do not meet the GPA requirement for this program you will be required to submit an additional essay. It will be added to your checklist after you start your application, and you will be notified when it has been added.

If you are interested in participating in an internship, contact Sara McCabe at [email protected] before submitting your Low GPA materials.

Applicants participating in the Internship must also submit the following items through Accent's online application:

Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.

Application Review Process

After your application checklist is complete, your application is reviewed by our program team. You will be notified of an acceptance decision by email. If accepted, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist, which you will complete to confirm your participation in the program. If you decide not to continue with the application process, please log into the online application system and submit a Cancel Request.

After You Apply

Before your program begins, review these resources.

Health & Safety

Learn more about staying healthy and safe abroad, including mental health and wellness, international travel insurance, and safety precautions.

Power of Attorney

Consider designating someone as your power of attorney to act as your legal representative while you’re abroad.

Student Identity

Consult our resources on student identities as you prepare for your abroad experience.

Travel Resources

Ready to go abroad? Our travel resources will help you pack and learn what to expect.

Visa

Passport

You must have a passport that is valid for the duration of the program, as well as up to 6 months after the end of the program, in order to enter the United Kingdom. If you do not have a passport, apply as soon as possible.

Visa

If you are not participating in the internship or community engagement option, you will receive an entry letter from the LAC's onsite partner that should be carried along with your passports.

A visa is required if you are participating in an internship or community engagement. Those participating in the internship will be issued a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number to apply for a Student visa after confirmation on the program. Detailed visa application instructions will be emailed to you from our onsite partner in London about 60 days from the program start date. You should begin the visa application process as soon as you receive the instructions. If you have completed your application and have confirmed your participation with the Learning Abroad Center by 90 days before the program start date, you will be eligible to receive your CAS and visa instructions approximately 80 days before the program start date. If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a CAS at 80 days instead of 60 days, contact the Learning Abroad Center.

Photos that meet the required UKBA photos regulations can be obtained at the UofM Passport Office office on campus.

Note that the visa you will be applying for will allow you to be in the UK on the specific Student visa status during the official program dates only.With this visa, you are required to leave the UK within 7 days of the official program end date. If you would like to stay in the UK longer, you are required to leave the British Isles and reenter the UK as a tourist. This can be done within the same day, and staff in London will advise various ways for you to do this. If you wish to enter the country earlier than the dates for which your visa is valid, you must enter as a tourist, leave the British Isles, and then reenter on your Student visa. If you wish to arrive in the UK early or stay beyond the program dates, you will need to double-check the validity dates for your visa when you receive it, and contact your program adviser for further instructions at that point.

Police Background Check

A police background check is required for all students doing an internship or community engagement. We will not be able to place you in an internship or community engagement site without this. You can obtain a background check either online, in-person, or via US postal service (USPS).

Online

To complete your background check online, visit the State of Minnesota Public Criminal History Search website. Enter your information (Name and DOB). Take a screenshot of the results that include your name, birthdate, and full results page. This process is free of charge. Depending on the type of internship or community engagement placement you participate in, obtaining a more detailed background check via in-person visit may be required (and may incur a fee).

In-person

If you live in the Twin Cities metropolitan area you may obtain a printed copy of your background check in person by visiting the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. You can find detailed instructions at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension website. For this process, a valid government issued form of identification and an $8.00 processing fee are required. Depending on the type of internship or community engagement placement you participate in, this may be the required method to obtain the police background check.

US Postal Service

You may request a printed copy of a background check by writing the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. You can find detailed instructions at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension website. Your request must be signed, dated, and your signature notarized. You must indicate that your request is for use outside of the United States. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request.

If you live outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, you should check with a local government agency or a police department in your hometown.

Program Contact

For further information or questions about this program, send an email to

Sara McCabe at [email protected], or call at 612.624.9373.