London Metropolitan University

London, England

Semester and/or Academic Year

Fall Term: September 24, 2012 - December 21, 2012

Spring Term: January 29, 2012 - June 2, 2012

2.7 GPA

Deadlines:

Fall Admission: April 15, 2012
Spring Admission: October 15, 2012

To apply, please complete and submit:

1. SUNY Study Abroad Application
2. London Metropolitan University Application Complete the first 2 pages only - No need to duplicate study statement, letters of recommendation, transcript. 
3. Nido Housing Application and Roommate Preference Form
4. Copy of Passport Biographical Page
5. Digital photo- Headshot to be used for student and housing ID. Please e-mail to studyabroad@cortland.edu
6. Optional Internship Application if interested in participating in an intership (see internship information below in program course information)

Non-Cortland students must also return completed Judicial Review and Code of Conduct forms.

Fall 2012 Travel Dates:

Departure Date from the U.S.: September 23, 2012
Arrival Date at London Metropolitan University: September 24, 2012
Departure Date from London Metropolitan University: December 22, 2012

Spring 2013 Travel Dates:

Departure Date from the U.S.: January 20, 2013
Arrival Date at London Metropolitan University:  January 21, 2013
Departure Date from London Metropolitan University:  June 1, 2013

For travel in and around London, students will purchase a London Travel Card (Oyster Card). The Oyster card allows unlimited access to the tube and underground in Zones 1 & 2.

Pre-Departure and General Information

Before you depart, please read London Metropolitan University's Orientation and Handbook

Spring 2012 Budget?

Fall 2012 Budget

Accepted students will receive an updated budget as a part of their acceptance packet.

Students are fully integrated into the academic and social life of the University and study alongside British students at either the North or City campus.
Students may select courses from both campuses, however, they should make certain that the classes are offered in seperate time blocks to allow for travel time between campuses.

Students will take 4 Modules (3 credits each) or an Internship with 3 Modules for a total of 12 U.S. credits.
Begin your module selection process by closely reviewing the following:

Module Summary List

FAQs about Module Registration

Fall 2012 module catalogue

Submit your module choices by completing and submitting to SUNYCortland:
London Met Module Registration Form
Deadline to submit Module Registration Form:
June 1 (fall semester)
November 1 (spring semester)

Optional Internship:
Students have the option of participating in an internship for an additional fee (see budget). You will work an average of 8 hours per week and earn 3 credits.
Participation in an internship will substitute for one module. For more information about internships, please go London Met Study Abroad Internship Program website. Please review list of possible internship placements.

Special Note: All students that particpate in an internship MUST apply for a U.K. TIER 4 Visa. Visa guidance will be provided by SUNY Cortland International Programs Office. For more informaiton about the TIER 4 visa please go to the U.K. Border Agency website.

To apply for an internship in London:
Please review Study Abroad Internships Pack
Submit Internship Application & UK style CV (resume). Internship applications and CV to be submitted to SUNY Cortland by Oct 15 (spring applicants) or April 15 (fall applicants)

All participants will live in Nido Apartments. Nido is a relatively new student housing complex with many amenities. The Nido complex is located in the Kings Cross area of central London. Students are housed in a shared twin room with a private bath and a communal kitchen on every floor. Students have the option of a single room with its own kitchenette and private bath for an additional fee (see budget). Nido Application and Roommate Preference Form should be submitted with program application.

London Metropolitan University Study Abroad Web Site (this site caters to you!) 

Frequently asked questions when studying abroad at London Met 

Check out what other student's are saying about London Met

Photo album

Email one of our student mentors to learn more about London Metropolitan University from a student's perspective.

Casey Robinson studied for the 2010-2011 academic year at London Met and participated in an internship.

Tyler Freeman studied during the fall 2011 semester.

Contact Gonda Gebhardt, SUNY Cortland Study Abroad Advisor for any questions you may have.