Dates & Fees
Program Calendar
Deadline to apply for Spring 2010: October 1, 2009.
Program Dates
Fall Semester 2009
Student Flight: 14 September
Student Arrival: 15 September
Orientations: 16-18 September
Maryland classes start: 21 September
London Met classes start: 5 October
Classes end: 18 December
Last day of housing and departure from London: 19 December
Spring Semester 2010
Student Flight: 25 JanuaryFirst day of housing and arrival in London: 26 January
Orientation in London: 27 - 29 January
Maryland classes start: 1 February
London Met classes start: 8 February
Break for students without work placement: 27 March - April 11
Break for students with work placement: 3 April - 11 April
London Met classes finish: 14 May
Maryland classes finish: 21 May
Last day of housing and departure from London - 22 May
Program Costs
Program Fee*
Fall 2009
$8,990
*Includes tuition for a course load of up to 15 semester hours, orientation, student services, personal and academic advising, and excursions. This fee is paid directly to the University of Maryland.
A $500 non-refundable deposit (included in the program fee) will be due within two weeks of acceptance in order to hold your place in the program. The remaining balance will be due in August (for fall or year) or January (for spring).
Other Costs
In addition to the program fee, students on the Maryland-in-London program are responsible for paying their own airfare, room & board, and personal expenses while abroad. Please see below for a break down of estimated additional expenses.
Theater tickets for The London Stage course - £150
Please note that the following prices are approximate and reflect the most updated information available from previous semesters:
Housing - $4,220 (ISH) - $6,250 (Flat)
Airfare - $800
Books - $250
Student Visa - $250
Personal - $3,500 - $5,000*
*Personal expenses include public transportation, textbooks, class activities fees, and personal entertainment and travel. These expenses vary greatly depending on personal spending preferences.
Please note: As students pay ISH or Euracom directly, it is important to remember that actual rent expenses will vary depending on changes in the exchange rate. Please visit www.xe.com for the current exchange rate.
Additional Fees
Work Placement/Internship with FIE - $995
Work Placement/Internship with London Metropolitan University - $1,400
Students who enroll in more than 15 credits will incur a fee of $273 per additional credit hour with a maximum of 18 credit hours.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
UM students can use their university, state and federal financial aid towards the Maryland-in-London program fee. Students from other institutions should check with their home financial aid office as to the applicability of their financial aid to a UM study abroad program.
UM students on the Maryland-in-London program are eligible to apply for a Maryland-in-London scholarship. These scholarships vary in amount and are awarded on the basis of academic background and financial need.