University College London Summer STEM

Summer 2026 — Session: Summer 1 and 2

Duration (approximate)

Departure Date June 24, 2026
Return Date August 8, 2026
Credits 8

Program Fee

Fee Type Amount Notes
Tuition and Orientation $10,565 All of Arcadia's summer programs include elements that we believe are essential to a successful and enriching academic experience abroad. Program fees include tuition, orientation, full support services throughout the program, pre- and post-program advisory services, student health and accident insurance and transcript.
Room $3,430 The housing portion of our program fee assumes self-catered, shared accommodations. Students in catered housing or single accommodation could be subject to additional charges.
Total Program Fee $13,995 Enrollment selections incurring additional fees will be billed several weeks after programs begin.

Estimate of Additional Expenses

Fee Type Amount Notes
Books $100 The average cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the term.
Meals $860 This estimate is based on the cost of food to be prepared using the residence facilities provided.
Personal $1,075 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 $21 Most students, studying for 6 months or less, and holding a US passport will apply for a UK ETA, which costs £16 (approx $21 USD). Non US passport holders MAY need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa, which costs £127 (approx. $170 USD). Students doing an internship will apply for a UK Student Visa, which costs £524 (approx. $700 USD). Expediting a visa costs an additional £500-£1000 (approx $700-$1400 USD). Do not apply for any visa until you receive a prompt from Arcadia to do so.
Local Travel $400 Estimated travel costs from the student residence to the instruction site throughout the course of the program.
Program Travel $980 The program fee does not include the cost of traveling to and from the program location and students will have to purchase their own tickets. 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 $3,436 These estimates intend to assist students in budgeting for their experience abroad. Actual amounts will vary depending on individual spending habits. Exchange rate of USD 1.34 to GBP 1.00 was used in determining the above estimates.


Potential Additional Fees

Fee Type Amount Notes
Supplemental Housing Fee $500 - $1,000 Students in studio accommodations could be subject to additional charges per session.


Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

$17,431

The Total Estimated Cost of Attendance includes the Program Fee and Estimate of Additional Expenses.