“IFSA allowed us to have so much independence and flexibility, which allowed us to engage with the local culture and explore the city right from the start.”
Application Deadline
FALL : May 1
SPRING : May 1
SPRING : May 1
Min. gpa for consideration
3.70 GPA
Typical credit load
24
Housing
Residence Hall/Dormitory
Language of instruction
English
Language Prerequisite
None
About University of Cambridge, Pembroke College Partnership
Study at one of Cambridge's oldest colleges, in the nexus of historic methods and cutting-edge research. You will have unparalleled access to experts in your discipline in the halls of Pembroke College.
Academics at University of Cambridge, Pembroke College Partnership
Courses
Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the Cambridge Pembroke College Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.
There are no traditional classes at Cambridge University. Rather, Cambridge has the Tripos system, which encompasses three components: lectures, supervisions and exams. Students typically have one supervision per term, attend lectures throughout the terms and take exams at the end of the year.
Students applying for Pembroke College may study in one of the following departments:
- Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Studies
- Classics
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- History of Art
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Philosophy
- Human, Social, and Political Science (Political Science, International Affairs, Anthropology)
If you are accepted to study at Pembroke College, a head tutor will contact you to discuss your supervision topic for your first term. You will submit your supervision preferences shortly after admission, but these topics cannot be guaranteed or arranged until a student is able to meet in person with the Director of Studies. Explore the course overview booklet for more information.
Withdrawal from this program after acceptance of an admissions offer is a very bad idea, as the cancellation policy is very strict. No exceptions are granted, even for illness or other unforseen circumstances.
Please review all your syllabi and course materials when you are registering for classes (both pre-arrival and on-site). Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee that is disclosed in the syllabus or first meeting of class. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.
Course Restrictions
Because of the highly individualized nature of the Cambridge supervision system, visiting students' supervisions cannot be finalized until their arrival at Pembroke. Applicants may specify only the general subject they intend to study at Pembroke. In addition, visiting students generally are permitted to study only one subject area while at Pembroke, although they will complete research and have supervisions in several topics within that subject.
Transcript
After you return to the U.S., IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. credit system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost.
EXCURSIONS
Program Activities:
Program activities are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. They are optional, but they are included in your total program fee. Activities vary each term based on availability, but previous events have included tours of the Houses of Parliament, visit to the world-famous Barbican Centre and Wembley Stadium, museum tours, and a night at the London theater.
Program Excursions:
IFSA Excursions are included in your total program fee and though these are optional, most students choose to participate. Excursions vary each term based on availability. Typically, students participate in a long weekend trip to the Lake District in the rural and mountainous northwest area of England. There you take a hiking tour, go mountain biking or gorge scrambling, take a night walk, and a canoe trip offering a look into the Viking conquest of the British Isles.
Dates and Fees
Dates and fees
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early September 2022
Program End Date
Mid-December 2022
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
-
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$1,420
Books and Supplies
$365
Local Transportation
$95
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,480
Total Estimated Costs
$4,560
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Early September 2021
Program End Date
Mid-December 2021
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
-
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
-
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$1,420
Books and Supplies
$365
Local Transportation
$95
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,480
Total Estimated Costs
$4,560
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Mid-January 2022
Program End Date
Mid-June 2022
Program FeesTuition
-
Housing
-
Insurance
-
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
Coming Soon!
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$2,430
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$160
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$2,145
Total Estimated Costs
$6,205
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Mid-January 2021
Program End Date
Mid-June 2021
Program FeesTuition
$35,525
Housing
$6,450
Insurance
-
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
$41,975
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$2,430
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$160
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$2,145
Total Estimated Costs
$6,205
Meet Your Program Advisor
Hannah Sutton
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
What Our Students Say
Rachel Fishman
,
“The biggest thing I learned is the value of immersing oneself in a culture unlike that which you come from. Even though Australia speaks English, the culture has taught me to relax and take everything one step at a time.”
Jackson Cannon
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“I enjoyed the academic and personal freedom of my IFSA program. Being able to take whatever classes I wanted/needed in order to satisfy my requirements for major and what happened to interest me set the foundation for my study abroad experience.”
Theo Prentice
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“For two years, I have tried to manage and exist with depression and anxiety. Coming to New Zealand enlivened me and gave me the tools to function and create the life I want and need. I was able to live somewhere for the first time away from family and friends and thrive in it. It allowed me to realize my potential and ability.”
Sloan Livaccari
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“I’ve learned about the culture my family comes from, more about the world in general, and the different ways there are to simply live. Above all, I think I’ve learned a lot about myself and my behavior—how I tend to act and react in situations. I’ve also become more assertive, courageous, and confident through this experience.”
Taruni Donti
,
“My IFSA program was amazing. They really do a great job making sure you adjust well and are well equipped for your time abroad.”
Cole Wilsey
,
“Through IFSA, I learned to enjoy the small things in life, was able to better understand a culture different from mine, developed intellectually through independent study, and improved my Spanish.”
Wilnaphekie Taloute
,
“The connections I made during my time in Scotland was the most enjoyable aspect of my IFSA study abroad abroad experience. I was able to connect with peers on the program, IFSA staff, and the local culture. Being part of the St. Andrews basketball team really facilitated my relationship with the campus and its students.”
Anne Ridenhour
,
“Through my IFSA program, I volunteered at a travel startup where I initiated and developed a six-month lesson plan for the first English teaching program in a Mayan community, created a cost plan for program volunteers, and translated itineraries.”
Erin Harris
,
“I enjoyed study abroad the most when I got courage to speak at my first poetry SLAM, befriend a fanzine publisher, and speak up (in my broken Spanish) in my film class. Having the courage to own who I am made me feel good.
