Study Abroad: London, England

Location/Semester:
Queen Mary University of London, England
Fall and/or Spring Semester  

Host Institution/Contact Information
Saint Mary’s College of California with Queen Mary University of London
Lorien Romito, Associate Director
Center for International Programs
Saint Mary's College of California
Tel: 925.631.4107
Fax: 925.631.4382
Email: lorien.romito3@stmarys-ca.edu

Website of Host Institution:
www.stmarys-ca.edu/studyabroad

Program/University Overview
Queen Mary University of London has a world-renowned faculty and a variety of academic options that can accommodate all majors. It is situated in the heart of the East End, an area of London with a rich past, but also one which has become one of the capital’s most vibrant and exciting areas. The East End of London is an area rich in history and cultural diversity and is very much the “real” London. The main campus building is an imposing white stone edifice dating from 1887, but the sixteen-acre site now consists mainly of modern purpose-built buildings which houses faculty and administrative offices, the Great Hall, a new library, the Informatics Teaching Laboratory, three restaurants, a cafe-bar, bank, bookshop, health center, students residences and the Students’ Union Building. The university has a combined undergraduate and graduate student body of 11,000 and has an international reputation for quality, achievement and success.

Website of Program/University:
www.qmul.ac.uk

Unique Aspects of Program:
Queen Mary University of London offers a comprehensive orientation and on campus support services. London is a city of culture, built on a history that reflects the architecture, theater, museums, diversity and cuisine. Traveling throughout the United Kingdom, as well as the rest of Europe is accessible and reasonable due to the efficient public transportation system and reasonable air fares available.

Admission Requirements:
3.0 gpa, open to sophomores, juniors and seniors

Courses Offered:
Biology, Business, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, English and Drama, Film, Geography, Hispanic Studies, History, Law, Linguistics, Math, Modern Languages, Physics, and Politics

Housing:
Self Catered Residences: Students are offered accommodation on campus in modern, self-catered flats and all rooms are singles. Typically, rooms are grouped in flats were between four and six students will shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Cost:
If you are a student at one of the U.S. Lasallian universities or colleges, you will remain enrolled at your school and pay tuition and program fees there. Tuition is based on your campus tuition rates and may include an additional surcharge depending on the program. Contact the person on your campus responsible for study abroad.

Scholarship Information:
N/A

Academic Calendar:
Fall semester - September through December
Spring Semester - January through May

Application Deadlines:
Fall semester: March 18th

Spring semester: October 23rd

Application Details:
Must complete SMC online application and Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) application.

Please be sure to include a printed copy of all your application pieces in the packet to be sent to Saint Mary's College of California.

Student Testimonials:

Studying at Queen Mary offered more than I could ever have expected: it truly was the experience of a lifetime. Traveling London by foot and by tube and seeing sights I have heard about for years was a dream come true. Queen Mary’s accommodation provides a wonderful opportunity to meet people, living in a flat of six people I made very close friends that I remain in contact with to this day.

Leaving my own country not only exposed me to new ideas and cultures, but also enabled me to reflect on my own country’s way of life. The UKs education system is focused on independent study which poses a great academic challenge and benefits students greatly.

Academically, socially, and politically students are challenged to open their minds to a new way of life. These characteristics are unique to studying abroad, so grasp this opportunity and enjoy your stay in the world class city of London! – Ian Beck, Duquesne University

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