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University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary University of London
About
London is one of the world's truly international cities and dominates British life as the center for government, law, business, finance, the arts, and popular culture. For its inhabitants and visitors, London offers unrivaled cultural and social opportunities.
Queen Mary's student population is representative of the cultural diversity found in London's East End—almost half of Queen Mary's 17,000 students hail from countries other than the UK. Off the tourist track but with easy access to the rest of the city, the East End allows you to become a part of a modern representation of the international community that now makes up the city.
Program Model
Housing & Meals
You will live in single rooms with shared kitchen facilities in on-campus residence halls. Choose between a standard room (single room with a sink) or an en-suite room (single room with private bath). You will share a floor with six to ten other British and international students. There is no meal plan; you will generally prepare meals in the residence halls or eat at local restaurants. There is a difference in cost between standard and en-suite housing; refer to the budget estimate and Queen Mary's Accommodations page for further details.
Excursions
Queen Mary has an active social life, and visiting students are encouraged to further integrate into campus life joining one of several student clubs and organizations. Queen Mary's student union is ranked one of the best in London, and the International Office provides several optional excursions specifically for visiting students.
Learning Outcomes
Students studying at Queen Mary University of London will:
- augment their cross-cultural understanding through interaction with British and international students and community members;
- gain appreciation of the academic culture of the UK and differences between the British and US educational systems through direct enrollment;
- gain awareness and appreciation of British culture through dorm-style placements with British students, as well as access to a wide range of student organizations and clubs;
- become more self-reliant through the experience of obtaining enrollment, housing, catering, and transportation independently;
- become more effective at navigating differences by spending four to ten months of full integration in a foreign academic, cultural, and political climate;
- and experience British and international perspectives on academic disciplines through direct enrollment at the British host university.
Faculty & Staff
Faculty are well known for teaching excellence and student concern. Most are experts in their field and many have international experience. Queen Mary became a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group – reserved for only the top British universities – in 2012.
Program Structure
16–17 credits per semester, 32-33 credits per Academic Year
Coursework
Grade & Credit Conversion Scale
The minimum semester requirement is 60 credit units (equivalent to 16 University of Minnesota credits). Most classes (modules) carry 15 units, meaning a typical semester will include 4 classes.
Please note that study abroad students are only able to enroll in classes that are marked open to "associate students." Use the class search above to filter courses open to associate students.
For more information including dates, immigration, housing, and more, visit Queen Mary's study abroad page.
Queen Mary offers a broad range of summer courses available to international students.
For more detailed course information, dates, fees, and other information visit Queen Mary's Summer School website.
Major Advising Pages
Queen Mary offers coursework that has been identified as a strong curricular match for the following UofM degree programs and student populations:
Student Populations
Majors
- African American & African Studies
- American Indian Studies
- Biological Sciences Coursework for CBS Students
- Biology, Society,,& Environment
- Business
- Business & Marketing Education
- College of Science & Engineering (all majors)
- Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
- English
- Family Social Science
- Geography
- Health Service Management
- History
- Human Resource Development
- Political Science
- Retail Merchandising
- Statistical Practice / Science
- Sustainability Studies Minor
- Theatre Arts
- Urban Studies
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.
Summer Courses
The Queen Mary, University of London Summer School offers a broad range of summer courses available to international students.
Students have the option of taking one course during each summer program session. Students are welcome to participate in one session, or both. Each course is worth 4 University of Minnesota credits.
Live in on-campus housing with other program participants and join in on many of the optional social and cultural events that are offered through the Social Programme.
For more detailed course information, visit Queen Mary's Summer School website.
British Horror and Fantasy Cinema from Dracula to Harry Potter
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Summer I
This course investigates the alternative history or ‘repressed underside’ of British cinema and the ways in which these films engage with the history of Britain and its capital.
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Arts/Humanities
Buildings of London: from the Great fire to the Present Day
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Summer I
This course will offer students an opportunity to study, in great detail, the architectural and urban history of London from the late 17th century to present day.
Business & Society: The Changing World of Work
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Summer I
What does the future world of work look like? This module critically evaluates contemporary trends in the changing world of work. We focus on these trends with a view to understanding their implications for work, employment and society. Some issues explored in this module are: automation and AI; emotional labour; flexible working; the platform economy; climate change; regulation and the role of the state; globalisation. The extent to which COVID-19 has disrupted, or accelerated, such trends will also be explored throughout.
- English
Cancer Prevention
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Summer II
This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the scientific concepts and practical applications of cancer prevention. For more information click here
- English
Clinical Legal Education, Access to Justice, & Pro Bono Law
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Summer II
This new module will allow students who do not typically study at Queen Mary to learn about clinical legal education, access to justice and the importance of pro bono within the legal system. For more information click here.
Comparative Politics of the UK and USA
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Summer II
This course will provide an introduction to the comparative politic of the US and UK. We will use a comparative analysis to throw light on the political systems in both countries.
Creative Futures: Preparing for a Career in the Creative Industries
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Summer II
This course provides students with career building skills, personal and professional, which are understood to be key to the development and sustaining for creative careers which operate within a local and global context.
Creative Writing Now
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Summer I
This course explores contemporary examples of creative writing and draws upon some of the formal and political motivations of contemporary English-language literature.
Environmental Impacts on Health and Disease
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Summer I
This course will provide clear understanding of the different types of environmental exposures that are related with pathogenic mechanisms of human diseases.
Global Shakespeare
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Summer I
This course will look at Shakespeare’s afterlives in different parts of the world.
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Literature
Introduction to International Law
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Summer I
Gain a profound overview of international law and its various areas, its relations to politics, and the current challenges of the international legal system.
Managing Diversity in Business: Creating & Leading Inclusive Organizations
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Summer I
Why is diversity good for businesses? What can leaders do to make their organizations more inclusive? This module will explore these and other questions by introducing students to a range of theories and practical issues relevant to managing diversity in contemporary organizations. Students will learn why inclusion matters, how diversity relates to business and organizational success, and explore case studies related to different dimensions of diversity like gender, age, race and so on. We will then discuss various theories that help us understand why diversity and inclusion issues continue to persist in organizations and the labour market. For instance, why are some professions continue to be male- or female dominated? Where does gender pay gap comes from? Can recruitment be unbiased? The module will then explore how to apply theory to practice and explore how to design and deliver effective diversity initiatives in organizations and consider the role of managers and leaders in fostering organizational inclusion.
- English
Practical Machine Learning
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Summer II
Study machine learning by using the Python programming language and the TensorFlowTM programming toolkit. (No programming background needed)
Surgical Skills and Science
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Summer I
To deliver comprehensive training on basic surgical skills, as well as introduce fundamental research methodology.
Taylor Swift and Literature
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Summer I
This course suggests that the lyrics of Taylor Swift can and should be read as literature. In doing so, close attention will be paid to formal elements such as rhyme and word choice. The course will also analyze Swift's songs with the help of key texts in critical theory and discuss the political, national, and historical contexts of her work. Queen Mary's London setting will encourage us to pay particular attention to the way in which the UK, and London in particular, figures in Swift's lyrics.
The International Politics of Global Health
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Summer I
This course will provide you with an introduction to some basic political theory, a history of international politics and global governance, and to the structure of the global political economy. Students will then be given an opportunity to learn about the actors, structures and politics of global health governance and international health policy. This will include learning about global actors such as WHO, the Gates Foundation and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria; as well as the role of civil society organisations and social movements in promoting global health equity.
Writing for Performance
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Summer II
Writing for Performance enables participants to initiate, develop and present a piece of creative writing for performance. Whether you're interested in playwriting, dramatic monologues, solo live art, verbatim theatre, performance-lectures, or other forms of text-based performance, you will gain new skills through writing workshops, critical discussions of set readings, and group activities.
Yankees in London: History of the United States through the Eyes of Americans who Lives, Worked and Partied in London
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Summer I
This course introduces students to a magnificent kaleidoscope of Americans in London, including revolutionaries (Benjamin Franklin, Abigail Adams), radical abolitionists (Frederick Douglass, Sarah Parker Remond, Elizabeth Cady Stanton), businessmen (George Peabody, J.P. Morgan), and artists (Ira Aldridge, Henry James, Paul Robeson). They will learn to work with a variety of original sources – textual, visual, and material – and make routine use of our London setting to visit museums and historical sites to understand what American history looks like from 'across the pond.'
Program Dates
Submit the online application and complete the assigned application checklist according to the appropriate deadline:
Term | Program Dates | Application Deadline | Confirmation Deadline |
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Fall semester 2024 | mid-September to mid-December | April 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academic Year 2024–2025 | mid-September to late May | April 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Spring semester 2024 | mid-January to late May | October 10, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 |
*This posted application deadline is for the Learning Abroad Center Application only. The application deadline for the host university will fall a few weeks after the Learning Abroad Center deadline.
NOTE: Spaces at Queen Mary are becoming limited during the Spring semester. Applications for Spring should be completed before the deadline if possible. Late applications will typically not be considered.
Summer Terms | Program Dates | Application Deadline | Confirmation Deadline |
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Summer Session I | early to late July | April 1, 2024 | April 15, 2024 |
Summer Session II | late July to mid August | April 1, 2024 | April 15, 2024 |
Summer Session I & II | early July to mid August | April 1, 2024 | April 15, 2024 |
Orientation Dates & Locations
Orientation will be conducted in 2 parts: an online orientation, which is mandatory for all students, and an in-person, program-specific session. You will receive more information about the online orientation via email. Failure to complete the online orientation will impact your ability to go abroad.
See below for tentative dates and times for your in-person session. You will be notified of the official date and time via email. Participants will receive applicable orientation materials via email approximately 1 week prior to the in-person session.
Term Abroad | Event | Date/Time | Location |
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Spring 2024 | Orientation Part 1 | TBD—Nov | Online via Zoom |
Spring 2024 | Orientation Part 2 | TBD—Dec | TBD |
Summer 2022
Summer 2022 Session I
Application Deadline: TBD
Schedule | Date |
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Program Start | Mid-June |
Program End | Mid-July |
Summer 2022 Session II
Application Deadline: TBD
Schedule | Date |
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Program Start | Mid-July |
Program End | Early August |
Summer 2022 Session I & II
Application Deadline: TBD
Schedule | Date |
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Program Start | Mid-June |
Program End | Early August |
Spring 2022
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2020
Schedule | Date |
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Program Start | Mid-January |
Program End | Late May |
Academic Year 2021-22
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2021
Schedule | Date |
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Program Start | Mid-September |
Program End | Late May |
Fall 2021
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2021
Schedule | Date |
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Program Start | Mid-September |
Program End | Mid-December |
Fees
University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.
- Spring 2024
- Academic Year 2023–24
- Fall 2023
- Summer 2023 Session 1
- Summer 2023 Session 2
- Summer 2023 Sessions 1 & 2
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.
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.
BUTEX offers scholarships specifically for students going to the UK.
Bridging Loan
Bridging Loan, a no-interest/no-fees loan that funds the upfront deposit and flights costs, is available for this program for eligible students.
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.
Spring 2024
University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary, U of LondonSpring Semester 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $16,690 |
International health insurance | $290 |
Housing and/or meals | $0 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $17,380 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $17,380 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 | $1,800 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,950 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $250 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $7,385 |
Essential daily living expenses | $2,500 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $10,135 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $29,465 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $2,500 |
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. |
Academic Year 2023–24
University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary, U of LondonAcademic Yr Fall 2023/Spring 2024 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $32,410 |
International health insurance | $660 |
Housing and/or meals | $0 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $33,470 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $33,470 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 | $1,800 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $500 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,450 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $400 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $13,060 |
Essential daily living expensesincludes cost of NHS surcharge for AY students | $5,500 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $18,960 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $54,880 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $4,000 |
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. |
Fall 2023
University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary, U of LondonFall Semester 2023 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $16,690 |
International health insurance | $300 |
Housing and/or meals | $0 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $17,390 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $17,390 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 | $1,800 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $1,950 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $250 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $5,500 |
Essential daily living expenses | $2,000 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $7,750 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $27,090 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $2,500 |
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. |
Summer 2023 Session 1
University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary, U of London Summer Session 1Summer 2023 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $3,640 |
International health insurance | $50 |
Housing and/or meals | $0 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $4,090 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $4,090 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 | $2,000 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,150 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $50 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $1,700 |
Essential daily living expenses | $400 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $2,150 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $8,390 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $300 |
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. |
Summer 2023 Session 2
University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary, U of London Summer Session 2Summer 2023 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $3,640 |
International health insurance | $50 |
Housing and/or meals | $0 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $4,090 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $4,090 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 | $2,000 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,150 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $50 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $1,700 |
Essential daily living expenses | $400 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $2,150 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $8,390 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $300 |
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. |
Summer 2023 Session 1 & 2
University Study in the United Kingdom: Queen Mary, U of London Summer Session 1 & 2Summer 2023 |
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Program Fee
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Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
Tuition and educational costs | $6,250 |
International health insurance | $100 |
Housing and/or meals | $0 |
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) | $0 |
Total Program Fee | $6,750 |
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $6,750 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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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 | $2,000 |
Passport/photos | $150 |
Visa/required documents | $0 |
Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
Housing deposit | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $2,150 |
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
Texts/materials | $50 |
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $3,500 |
Essential daily living expenses | $800 |
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $4,350 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $13,250 |
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $600 |
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. |
Prepare
Complete pre-application advising.
US Passport holders require a visa to study on this program. In order to obtain a visa, you must have a valid passport. Due to COVID-19, passport processing times are currently delayed. If you do not have a passport, or your passport expires less than 6 months after your return date from your time abroad, apply for a new passport now.
Apply
You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
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:
- Queen Mary application (including an Official Transcript and one (1) Reference Letter).
- First Step
In addition to completing the Learning Abroad Center's Online application checklist, you must also submit an application and supporting materials directly to Queen Mary, University of London. Once your application has been reviewed and endorsed by the Learning Abroad Center, instructions for how to complete your application with Queen Mary, University of London will be sent to you.
Next Steps
- After submitting the online application, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application was received.
- Follow the instructions on your application checklist to submit all of the items. Your application is not considered complete until all items on your application checklist are either received or waived.
- Complete Queen Mary, University of London’s application requirements as applicable.
- Your completed application is reviewed by our program team.
- The host institution makes the official acceptance decision. You will be notified of an acceptance decision by email. If accepted, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist. log into the online application to review the confirmation checklist and submit the required items.
- If you decide not to continue with the application process, log into the online application and submit a Cancel Request. You must also notify your host institution of your cancellation.
Affiliate organizations and partner universities will not accept applications from UMTC students without the endorsement of the Learning Abroad Center. Students must participate in affiliate organization and partner university programs through the standard Learning Abroad Center application process.
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.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about this program, send an email to
Contact Program Alum
Below is a list of students who participated in past program sessions. They are ready and willing to answer your questions about this program. Feel free to contact them during your decision-making process or anytime during your pre-departure preparation to get a student perspective.
Summer School 2023
- Luke S.—Data Science, '25
Spring 2023
Fall 2022
- Rebecca D.—Genetics, Cell Biology, & Development, '23