Willamette University

International Education

Leicester, England

Overview

Leicester is located approximately 100 miles north-west of London. Leicester is the tenth largest city in Britain with a population of approximately 300,000. There is excellent access to public transportation, providing easy access to rail stations and airports. There are approximately 23,000 full-time, part-time and distance learning students who attend the University of Leicester. Of the 12,600 full-time students, around 24% come from outside the European
Union, from a total of more than 70 countries.

Academics

WU students take regular Leicester University courses and this program is recommended for most majors. Students going to Leicester take 60 Leicester credits per semester. Please see the Course (module) listing for study abroad and exchange students for a full list of departments with courses for exchange students. Modules numbered in the 100's are first year courses, 200's are second year courses, and 300's, 400's, and 500's are third (final year) courses. Some courses are restricted to students majoring in that subject or may require specific pre-requisites.

Housing

Students live in university housing and can choose from catered (includes 14 meals a week) or self-catered, shared or single rooms, and rooms with or without private bathroom. Please see the Leicester Accommodation Office websites for Accommodation Options and Cost information.

Dates

The Leicester program is available in either the fall or spring semester. Fall semester starts late September and ends mid-December; spring semester starts mid-January and ends mid-May. If participating in the optional study tour in London please meet with a study abroad advisor to discuss your arrival dates. Students may opt to participate in an optional Study Tour prior to the beginning of their semester at an additional cost ( approx. £750).

Cost

Please see the Willamette Sponsored Programs Cost Matrix for detailed explanation of the cost of each program. More detailed information about accommodation costs can be found on the Leicester University Accommodation Office website. Further information about expected expenses at Leicester can be found on the bottom of the Tuition Fees/Other Costs website. Students may opt to participate in an optional Study Tour prior to the beginning of their semester at an additional cost ( approx. £750). The extra fees associated with the "study tour" programs are NOT included and students will pay Leicester University directly for those costs.

Pre-departure Resources