UCL is a highly ranked and large public research university that offers a variety of academic programs including most UW Engineering majors and many humanities-based courses. Courses available at UCL can be reviewed here and many syllabi can be found here.
Participants on this program must take at least half engineering, science and/or math courses.
Program Web Pages
Information for International Students
Foreign Courses
Subject Guide
Course Equivalents
Use the links below to see a list of courses that past students have taken
on this program and the UW equivalents. Note: This list only includes
pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of
courses, departments or equivalents. Courses may not be available the
semester you are abroad. You will receive instructions on the course
equivalent process after acceptance.
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Location
Not sure where London is? See it on a map here.
Home to 13 million inhabitants, London is the most populous city in the U.K. London is a highly diverse city and is a metropolitan and financial hub.
Cost of living varies widely by location. Be sure to consult a variety of resources when researching cost of living.
Housing
UCL offers accommodation to students through its halls of residence. Students can also elect to live in a private residence.
Program Considerations
In a physical sense, the on-site experience may be very different from life on the UW campus. You may walk or take public transportation more than you are used to in Madison. The physical activity level will vary by program, but in general you should be prepared for extended periods of time walking, potentially on uneven terrain.
For many students, discovering and experiencing new foods is a part of the experience. It is important to consider any dietary restrictions, whether they are due to health conditions, religious beliefs, or individual needs, and look into whether you can get the foods you need locally.
How you identify yourself in Madison may differ from how people will view you on-site. Consider exploring our Identity Resources to reflect on how your identities may impact your experience. Students with disabilities should keep in mind that attitudes and laws related to disabilities vary by country, and these differences may impact the level of accommodation available in a particular location. More details are available on our page on Study Abroad for Students with Disabilities.
We encourage you to contact your Study Abroad Advisor and share your accommodation needs with us as early as possible. This will allow us to help you explore your options in advance.
Orientation
We expect you to be an active participant in preparing yourself for your study abroad experience. As a participant on one of our programs, you will receive a pre-departure orientation, either in-person or online. The type and format of this orientation will vary by program.
In addition, there is an orientation prior to the start of the semester abroad. Information for exchange students is also available online.
Visa
U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program. Non U.S. passport holders may have different visa requirements. Contact us with questions.
Semester Students: Most students will enter the UK as a “Standard Visitor” which does not require an application prior to departure. When you first travel to the UK, you will need to obtain the proper entry stamp in your passport. You will receive more details about this once you are officially accepted to the program. If you plan to do any volunteer or paid work, a student visa will be required. This option is not recommended.
Academic Year Students: A student visa is required. You are responsible for obtaining the visa prior to departure. IAP will provide guidance regarding this process. The visa application process requires a lot of paperwork and multiple steps. A valid passport is required in order to begin the visa application process. If you need to
apply for a new passport or renew your current passport, please do so. You will begin the visa application process shortly after being accepted to the program.
As part of the application process you must make an appointment in Chicago or Milwaukee to have your "biometrics" taken (fingerprints and photograph). This in-person appointment is required; students are responsible for their own travel arrangements for the appointment.
You may incur additional fees to expedite a visa application or to re-apply if your original visa application is rejected for any reason. You may also incur additional fees if your visa is delayed and you need to change your flight departure date.
Insurance
There are no additional insurance policies required beyond the UW's CISI policy.
If you are a citizen of a country other than the United States and will remain/study in, or travel to your country of record (the location of your permanent residence), the insurance provided for you is the same as the “study away” insurance provided to U.S. citizens studying on domestic U.S. programs. You may want to explore alternative or additional international health and medical insurance that will cover your needs both while in and during any period of transit to/from your country of record. This may include participation in a national healthcare plan or coverage provided under a personal healthcare plan in your country of record. If you have questions about the coverage of the “study away” plan, please speak with your Study Abroad Advisor.
All other students participating on an international program will automatically be enrolled in Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI), the university's international health, medical and repatriation insurance policy.
Program cost information includes program fees, as well as out-of-pocket expenses with notes to help explain costs. Program fees are estimated and can be adjusted at any time. Once accepted, you will receive a cost sheet that includes confirmed program fees and additional out-of-pocket expenses. "The IAP Program Fee" and all processes and policies stated on this cost sheet apply to all participants on programs managed by International Academic Programs (IAP) and in partnership with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, and Wisconsin School of Business. All students participating on approved programs are all eligible to apply for scholarships administered through IAP when they meet the scholarship eligibility and selection criteria.
Financial Aid
UW–Madison students can typically use their financial aid on UW–Madison study abroad, domestic study away, and international internship programs. You need to complete a FAFSA if you want to be eligible to receive federal and state financial aid.
Beginning in 2026-27, the Office of Student Financial Aid will require all incoming undergraduate students to submit a CSS profile.
Review our financial aid and funding your experiences pages for more information.
Scholarships
Check out our scholarships page to find:
- A scholarship chart listing internal and external opportunities, with descriptions, deadlines, and amounts.
- Timelines of when UW-Madison study abroad scholarship applications open and close.
- Tips for writing scholarship essays.
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Program Scholarships
This scholarship list includes scholarships we know are relevant to this program. It is not an exhaustive list of all available scholarship opportunities for study abroad. Although we make our best effort to ensure the list is up-to-date, this information changes frequently, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to verify information. For additional scholarship information, please visit our scholarship page.
IAP Administered
Bryan Davia Scholarship
Dorothy E. Paull Fund
Great People - International Studies Scholarship
Rothschild Study Abroad Scholarship
UW-Madison Study Abroad Scholarships
State of Wisconsin Study Abroad Travel Grant
UW-Madison
History Department Global Perspectives Scholarship
National Scholarships
Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation
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Students Requiring Accommodations: Consult and register with the McBurney Disability Resource Center McBurney Services if you will need academic, housing, and/or other disability-related accommodations or services abroad.
International Students: Talk with International Student Services about your visa status and study abroad.
Military-Connected Students with Veteran’s Benefits: Talk with University Veteran Services about how your benefits can be used for study abroad.