Independent First Year London

Academic Year 2025 — Session: Academic Year

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date See Program Dates page for details
Return Date See Program Dates page for details
Credits 32

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $19,600 The tuition portion of all program fees includes tuition for most arts and social science academic courses, pre-program advisory services, on-site orientation, complete support services throughout the program, health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up and transcript.
Room $13,240 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing, single accommodations or enhanced accommodations could be subject to supplemental charges. Please refer to the program's Accommodation page for more details.
Total Program Fee $32,840 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $260 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the year.
Meals $5,100 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $4,970 This budget item is meant to cover general expenses of daily life. Our estimated cost typically includes toiletries, snacks, cell phones, limited entertainment activities, and other miscellaneous expenses. This includes an estimated $300 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Student Visa $2,300 The cost of the visa for all AY programs in the UK estimates a £490 (visa cost); £776.00 for an International Health Surcharge; $650 expedited processing; (please plan for up to an additional $50 in shipping). Visa costs are subject to change.
Local Travel $1,930 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $1,000 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location. The estimated cost of airfare is based on the average cost of travel from the US to the program. Cost will vary depending on time of purchase, point of origin and dates of travel.
Total Estimate of Additional Expenses $15,560 These estimates are intended to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. An exchange rate of USD 1.30 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.


Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Special Course Fee $325 Students enrolled in the Theatre Critique Program will be charged a supplemental fee for the cost of performances for The London Stage in Text and Performance course.


Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$48,400

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses. Enrollment selections outlined in the Additional Fees section may increase the overall Estimated Cost of Attendance by the fee amounts listed.