• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program with IES Abroad
• Typical enrollment: 300-400 students from U.S. colleges and universities

• IES Abroad "Study London" and "Theater Studies⁺" Programs*
• Orientation program on-site
• 20-25 IES Abroad courses in humanities and social sciences, taught by British professors for U.S. students
• Outside course offerings at City University or Queen Mary University (Study London program only)
• Optional, unpaid 3 credit internship (Study London program only)
  • ~16 hours / 2 days per week
  • Placements in the arts, media, business, education, theater and politics
  • Accompanying seminar meets bi-weekly for 2 hours
• Community-based learning practicum [service learning] (Study London program only)

See also London-Health Practice & Policy program.

Course Load

Study London

• Program requires enrollment in combination of IES Abroad center courses AND either one university course, an internship, or community-based learning practicum.
  • 15 IU credits in 4 IES Abroad courses (3 credits each) and a 3-credit internship or community-based learning practicum
    OR
  • 16 IU credits in 4 IES Abroad courses (3 credits each) and one 4-credit course at a British university affiliated with the IES Abroad program

Theater Studies

• Program requires enrollment in three required Theater Studies classes AND two additional classes from either Theater or IES Abroad center courses

Course Equivalencies: Please see the Study London and Theater Studies course equivalency list for program enrollment requirements and a list of IU course equivalencies that students have received in the past.

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• "Study London" website
• "Theater" website
• Student Evaluation Responses

• International student residence hall in central London with other American students.
• Students have a shared bedroom with en-suite bathroom and access to a common kitchen with other students on the same floor.
• Students are required to live in program-provided housing in London.

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
• are academically prepared for courses available on this program (primarily 300-level social sciences and humanities courses)
• have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Business majors must have (or will have) successfully completed the KSB prerequisites of the Business Integrative Core (or equivalent coursework at an IU campus outside Bloomington) by the start of the program

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2022

• IU portion of fee: $237.21
• IES portion of fee*paid to IU bursar: $17,500 (IES academic fees, housing, health insurance, orientation)
• Meals: $3,050
• International Airfare: IES estimates $450 - $890
• See IU Fee Sheet for an additional cost and payment details.

*Program fee reflects discounted fee for IU students after benefit of the $2,000 IES Public University Grant. Based on published IES materials. Indiana University cannot guarantee the prices charged by IES and is not responsible for any price increase or change.

Airfare, personal expenses, and vacation travel additional. Initial prepayment of $500 due April 5, 2022.

Spring 2023

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.

• IU Scott C. Schurz Study Abroad Scholarships of $2,500-$5,000

• IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.
• For Business students: Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.