| Program Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Sponsor | Purdue |
| Program Type | Exchange |
| Course # | SA 20295 |
| Duration | Spring Semester or 2 Semesters |
| Upcoming Program Dates | |
| Spring 2025 | 01/13/25 to 06/13/25 |
| Current Program Dates | |
| 2024-25 Academic Year | 09/23/24 to 06/13/25 |
| Page Links | |
| Overview | Purdue Credit |
| Eligibility | Academics |
| Housing | Program Costs |
| Financial Aid | Deadline |
| Returnee Info | Resources |
Founded in 1826, University College London (UCL) is the oldest and largest of the colleges and institutes that together make up the University of London. UCL has an international reputation for its teaching and research.
UCL is located in the historic Bloomsbury region in central London. The central location offers huge advantages for students both academically and culturally.
For more program information, please visit the program website.
This program is open to students in specific academic areas including all College of Engineering majors, College of Science students who are majoring in Chemistry, EAPS, Math and Physics, and CLA students majoring in History or Political Science.
History and Political Science students are welcome to participate in the UCL Institute of the Americas. The UCL Institute of the Americas was established in July 2012, as part of the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences. The Institute is a leading multidisciplinary specialist institution for the study of Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean and Canada for students and researchers seeking to develop in-depth regional and continental knowledge of the Americas.
The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.
GPA Requirement:
3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Language Requirement: none
Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.
Language of Instruction: English
Semester Course Load: 12 Purdue credit hour minimum
This exchange program is not for the faint of heart. This academically rigorous institution is intellectually demanding and requires an independent approach to course work.
The academic year is divided into three terms. Purdue students can apply to study at UCL for either the entire academic year or terms 2 + 3, which is comparable to the Purdue spring semester.
Exchange students live in UCL residence halls.
Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Fall 2023
| Costs per semester to be billed by Purdue | |
|---|---|
| You will pay Purdue Tuition | Check Tuition |
| Program Fee | $0.00 |
| Purdue International Insurance (per month) | $32.00 |
| Approximate additional costs per semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| To be paid by the student. | ||
| Round-trip Airfare | $1,000.00 | |
| Housing | $4,000.00 | |
| Local Transportation | $500.00 | |
| Visa | $450.00 | |
| Books and Supplies | $250.00 | |
| Meals | $2,500.00 | |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $0.00 - $3,000.00 | |
| Travel Documents (passport, photos) | $175.00 | |
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents (typically an essay, transcripts, 1-2 recommendations, and copy of passport) before or by the application deadline. Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline. To ensure a place in a program, apply early.
As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTE Applications are reviewed in the order that they are completed. Some programs are popular and can reach enrollment capacity before the stated deadline. Please take care to select a second choice program that you are genuinely interested in attending. You may not be approved for your first choice program and having a serious second choice avoids delays in approving your application for study abroad. If you are not approved for your first choice program you are automatically considered for your second choice program.
| Program Application Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester Programs | Mar 1 |
| Spring Semester Programs | Sep 15 |
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Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted. If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.
The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.