ENGLAND STUDY
ABROAD PROGRAMS
The City - CANTERBURY, England
Canterbury is a city in eastern Kent in the South East region of England. The city’s medieval history is easy to see in its streets and buildings as well as its world-famous cathedral, which is the venue for the University’s degree ceremonies. The Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s church make up a World Heritage Site – one of only 15 sites in the British Isles.
Canterbury has a thriving cosmopolitan atmosphere. The streets are packed with small shops, bookshops, large stores and over 80 restaurants, bars and pubs. The city also includes the Marlowe Theatre, art galleries, a cinema, nightclubs, leisure centers, swimming pools and the St Lawrence County Cricket Ground. Canterbury is only a short train ride from London, a 30-minute drive from the Channel Tunnel and only six miles from the beach at Whitstable.
The University - kent university
The University of Kent is a British institute of higher education in Canterbury, England. Founded in 1965, the university has a student population of over 17,000 students. About 20% of that population is comprised of international students, coming from outside of the UK. Kent offers a variety of student support services and facilities to all of its students, including a large library, cafés and restaurants, a theatre, medical service, and counseling support.
Kent’s campus is a classical English campus. Today, many say it offers the “Harry
Potter” experience, with a lot of old fashioned charm. Subjects taught at Kent include the following: Business, Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, Film Studies, French, German, History, International Relations, Italian, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Theology, Psychology, and Sociology.
Housing
Students can choose to live in dormitory-style accommodations or on-campus apartments of five to eight people.
All students, no matter where they live on campus, belong to one of the colleges. Each of the colleges has its own living, social, teaching and study facilities and is made up of students from different disciplines and nationalities.
Academics
Eligibility
Most majors; minimum sophomore standing; 3.0 GPA
Language
Courses are taught in English
Orientation
Students are normally met at the airport by university staff, and the international office conducts a week-long orientation before classes begin each semester.
Courses Offered
The University of Kent is a comprehensive university and offers courses in most academic areas with strong programs in drama, English, science, and political science. Generally courses are 15 British credits, the equivalent of 4 U.S. credits and a full course load for the semester is 60 British credits (four courses).
Grades do not transfer to Marquette University for this program. Only credits will transfer provided that a grade of “C” or higher is earned.
Visit Kent's course offerings page for more information.
dates
Students are able to study at the University of Kent for a semester or full year. Typically the fall semester is mid-September to mid-December, the spring semester is early January to early June.
| Spring 2012 | Fall 2012 | |
| Program begins | January 9 | September 17 |
| Orientation | January 10-13 | September 18-21 |
| Classes begin | January 16 | September 24 |
| End of Semester | June 15 | December 14 |
visa & travel
For most students (U.S. Citizens) studying for less than six months and not undertaking work of any kind, entry in to the U.K. will be as a “Student Visitor” with the appropriate documentation.
If the student is studying in the UK for more than six months or plans to undertake part-time employment (including internships) prior application for a “Tier 4 Student Visa” is necessary.
Students participating in this program are expected to make their own flight arrangements. You must wait until you have been officially accepted to City before purchasing airline tickets. Student Universe (www.studentuniverse.com) and STA Travel (www.statravel.com) are two travel agencies that can often help students find flexible, discounted tickets.
Program type
This is an external approved program. Transfer credit is earned, tuition and program fees are paid by the student directly to the provider, and only federal and state financial aid applies. For more complete information about how this program will affect your financial aid, contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Office of International Education
