** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Your Fashion + Business program in London lasts 14 weeks and designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in host institution courses at the University of the Arts, London (UAL). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in British culture. Live and learn in London!
Unique Experiences
Attend local fashion fairs
to learn about new trends and rising U.K. designers
Tour museums after dark
for the full "Night at the Museum" experience
Be inspired by street markets
like Portobello Road or Camden, infamous for their fashion and designs
London is the United Kingdom's dynamic capital, celebrated for its influential fashion scene, global business hubs, and rich cultural heritage. The city seamlessly blends historic tradition with cutting-edge innovation, offering world-class museums and iconic shopping districts. Whether you are studying fashion, business, marketing, or design, London provides top-tier academics and endless opportunities to connect with industry leaders. With its energetic nightlife, diverse cuisine, and fast-paced urban life, London is the perfect place to study abroad.
Housing
CIEE London offers a range of housing options, including residence halls or shared apartments, to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Academic Courses: Enroll in host institution courses at UAL.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in London will open doors for you to explore England's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of past excursions and activities:
Participate in a secret London tour to Brick Lane, Brixton, and Chinatown
Take day trips with CIEE to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and Brighton
Enjoy jazz nights, poetry readings, and steel panning workshops
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
Academics
CIEE London:Study in the Bloomsbury district, one of London’s most vibrant neighborhoods set in the academic and literary heart of the city. CIEE London features classrooms, a student lounge, a library, a study space, a student life office, an academic advising office, a café, and a garden terrace.
University of the Arts, London (UAL) was established in 2004. It drew six colleges under its umbrella, each of which had its own beginning in the 19th century. UAL now has 19,000+ students both homegrown and international and it is world ranked at #2 for Art and Design. This program is delivered by the London College of Fashion. Founded in 1906 to prepare young women to go into the millinery trade, the London College of Fashion is still the only British institution to specialize in fashion education and research. It has been ranked as the World’s #1 College for Fashion and is very highly regarded within the industry.
View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.
1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!
GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!
Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.
Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Why CIEE
200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included
Questions?
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