Arcadia: London - University of Westminster

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Established in the early nineteenth century as the first polytechnic in London, dedicated to educating the city’s working people, today’s Westminster is home to 19,000 students from all over the world. As one of the largest universities in the UK,... read more

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OVERALL RATING 4.8
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Absolutely. - Bryant University View Entire Review
Yes, I was able to travel quite often and met so many valuable friends. - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Yes! I have grown and matured as a person and my perspective on life and the world has widened drastically. I am a better, more well-rounded person because of it. - Trinity University View Entire Review
I had an amazing time and it made me realize that I would like to work in a big city with public transportation and that I could see myself moving back to London and working there. - Trinity University View Entire Review
I wouldn't trade my experience for anything in the world. - Bryant University View Entire Review
I thoroughly enjoyed my time abroad. I plan on making way back to the United Kingdom at some point in my life (hopefully sooner than later). London truly is an international city so no matter where you are coming from you can find something that you will love. - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review
Absolutely. I was completely on my own for an extended period of time for the first time in my life, and it was an incredible confidence boost. - Austin College View Entire Review
Past Review
My experience was amazing. This experience has opened my eyes to other cultures and has created an interest to learn and experience all that I can. - The University of Texas at Austin View Entire Review

About

Established in the early nineteenth century as the first polytechnic in London, dedicated to educating the city’s working people, today’s Westminster is home to 19,000 students from all over the world. As one of the largest universities in the UK, Westminster’s mission features a deep commitment to global initiatives, along with links to industry, toward the goal of ensuring academic, personal, and professional success for every student.

Situated across several campuses, Arcadia students can choose from a large variety of classes and departments open to visiting students, including creative writing, business, criminology, marketing, STEM, and English. The well-established School of Media, Arts, and Design offers state-of-the-art equipment and technologies for the study of media, communications, art and design, photography, fashion, film, music, and journalism. Westminster’s course selection process is highly flexible for visiting students, so you can explore and enroll in different subject areas.

ARCADIA EXCURSIONS
Travel to fascinating places of interest that enhance your cultural immersion and give a meaningful context to your academic courses. Here is a sampling:

  • Harry Potter Studio Tour

  • Tower of London

  • London Street Art Tour

  • Hampton Court Day Excursion

  • Keats house

  • and more…


WHY ARCADIA?
Arcadia is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, offering exceptional study, research and internship experiences for students from colleges and universities across the US. Our unique combination of customized, diverse academic programming and comprehensive support allows students to explore new worlds, get to know themselves, boost their resumes for future job opportunities and graduate school, and experience the incredible growth and shifts in perspective that a culturally immersive experience can deliver.

Please check our website for dates and the latest program information.


Program Type(s):
Study Abroad
Program Length(s):
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Instruction Language(s):
  • English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Journalism
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Computer Engineering
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • English Language and Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Liberal Arts, General Studies
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Physiology, Pathology
  • Cultural Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • Political Science and Government
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Business
  • Hospitality Administration
  • History
  • Fashion / Apparel Design
Minimum GPA:
2.7
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Arcadia Scholarships

Arcadia aims to help students for whom financial assistance can mean the difference between participating on an Arcadia program and staying home. Arcadia scholarships are awarded to eligible applicants based on need. Approximately 70% of study abroad students who apply for aid from Arcadia receive some form of award

$250-$2,500

Deadlines:
Applications are received on a rolling basis.

Guidelines/Requirements:
Only students who have been accepted to a program from Arcadia Abroad will be considered for an award.

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