Semester Study Abroad Options in London

CU Boulder Education Abroad has great semester program options in London, including direct enroll or exchanges (meaning you take classes at a host university) and study abroad centers (where you take classes alongside other study abroad students instead of a local university).

  • Exchange programs require a high level of independence and offer less support.
  • Direct enroll programs through our partner providers (CEA CAPA, CIEE or WorldStrides) allow you to take courses at a local university with a high level of in-country support from the partner provider.
FeaturesCEA CAPACIEE Open CampusQueen Mary University exchangeWorldStrides Queen Mary UniversityWorldStrides University of Westminster
Program TypeStudy Abroad CenterStudy Abroad CenterExchange programPartner provider through WorldStridesPartner provider through WorldStrides
Course LocationCEA CAPA Study CenterCIEE Study CenterQueen Mary University (in Mile End, east of Central London)Queen Mary University (in Mile End, east of Central London)University of Westminster (a city campus with buildings throughout central London, plus one in Harrow, thirty minutes north)
Course FormatSemester-basedBlock format, 2 classes in each 6 week blockSemester-basedSemester-basedSemester-based
Level of SupportHighHighLowHighHigh
HousingShared apartment, residence halls, homestay. Independent housing allowed.Shared apartment or residence halls. No independent housing allowed.On-campus housing is available, but not guaranteed, on a first-come, first-served basis.On-campus residence halls. Independent housing allowed.Student residence halls. Independent housing is allowed.
GPA/ Requirements2.5 (some flexibility)2.5 (some flexibility)3.0 (no exceptions)3.0 (no exceptions)2.7 for most classes. A 3.0 GPA is required for students applying to the media, art, or design classes.
Price$$$ (two blocks) - $$$ (three blocks)$$$$$$$$$
Optional Internship AvailableYesYesNoNoYes
Scholarship availabilityAwards typically $500 to $2,000 (summer) or $5,000 (semester)Awards typically $500 to $1,000 (summer) or $5,000 (semester)Awards typically $500 to $5,000Awards typically $500 to $2,000 (summer) or $3,000 (semester)Awards typically $500 to $2,000 (summer) or $3,000 (semester)