“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 : April 15
SPRING : October 15
SPRING : October 15
Min. gpa for consideration
3.00 GPA
Typical credit load
13 - 18
Housing
Residence Hall/Dormitory
Language of instruction
English
Language Prerequisite
None
About University of the Arts, London - Integrated Program
Europe's largest university for art, design, fashion, and communications is a great choice for any aspiring artist. Designed for the art, design, fashion, communications, or performance major, you'll work closely with faculty who are active artists, designers, and communications professionals, in the studio or in classes.
Academics at University of the Arts, London - Integrated Program
Courses
Looking for specific classes? Explore CHART, our exclusive class database — if the UAL Integrated Program is pre-approved at your institution, you’ll find classes recently taken by other IFSA students.
To view available courses at University of the Arts, visit the university's online course catalog. Scroll down to view courses by subject area. Click on the course of your choice to see the course details and the college where it's offered. IFSA offers study at every affiliated college at University of the Arts.
The Integrated Study Abroad Program is for a student who is likely to be an art, design, fashion, communications or performance major already with a strong background in these areas. You should be prepared for an intensive, independent study that is very subject specific alongside degree-seeking UAL students. This option is ideal for a student from a fine arts school or program that can support a portfolio of 20-25 images of their work. The Integrated Program is available for the fall and spring terms, during which its structure varies as follows:
- Fall students enroll in a 10-week term plus a mandatory 3-week pre-session module, for which they typically earn a total of 13 U.S. semester credit hours.
- Spring students enroll in a 19-week term, for which they typically earn 15 U.S. semester credit hours. The spring calendar includes a 4-week break during which students may add an optional module that carries a supplemental fee and increases their course load to 18 U.S. semester credit hours
Course Restrictions
Course descriptions in the online course catalog include prerequisites and portfolio requirements that you must fulfill in order to apply to the course when applicable. Please note that the courses listed are 3-year degree programs taught in a conservatory style with no electives, which you will join for a semester or year. You will be accepted to study in Year 1 or Year 2 of the course you have chosen, on the basis of your course background and experience. Students can participate in only one course of study. If you are interested in multiple art forms and have the background experience and completed coursework in both, you must choose one.
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
Late August 2022
Program End Date
Early 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
$1,665
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$685
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,415
Total Estimated Costs
$5,235
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Late August 2021
Program End Date
Early 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
$1,665
Books and Supplies
$270
Local Transportation
$685
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,415
Total Estimated Costs
$5,235
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Late January 2022
Program End Date
Late 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
$2,550
Books and Supplies
$340
Local Transportation
$730
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,985
Total Estimated Costs
$6,805
Program DatesProgram Start Date
February 11, 2021
Program End Date
June 19, 2021
Program FeesTuition
$24,125
Housing
$7,375
Insurance
-
Non-Refundable Deposit
$500
Total Program Fee
$31,500
Estimated Costs (Includes utilities, laundry, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Airfare
$1,200
Meals
$2,550
Books and Supplies
$340
Local Transportation
$730
Visa
$0
Personal Expenses
$1,985
Total Estimated Costs
$6,805
Program DatesProgram Start Date
Late August 2021
Program End Date
Late 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
-
Meals
-
Books and Supplies
-
Local Transportation
-
Visa
-
Personal Expenses
-
Total Estimated Costs
Check with your IFSA Program Advisor about personal costs.
Meet Your Program Advisor
Emma Robinson
Student Engagement Specialist
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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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.
