Application and accommodation

Applications for the Study Abroad Programme

Your application

It is possible to apply directly to City, via agreements with individual US and other overseas institutions or through a number of Study Abroad programme providers.

Your application will be considered on academic merit and we will advise you on individual course choices. You should ensure that you have fully discussed your study plans with your home school advisors. Throughout the application process we are happy to communicate with you and your home school.

Entry requirements

• General recommendation
  We welcome applications from students at institutions in any country and are happy to advise on particular entry requirements for students from all systems. As a general guide we expect applicants to have at least a B average or equivalent.
• USA
  Students applying to City from the American system should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Applying in your third or fourth year
  It is usual for students joining City to be in the third year of a four-year degree scheme. In assessing your application we will look for evidence of a strong academic background. A full transcript and academic reference should be sent in with your application form. We do not charge an application fee.

English requirements

If your first language is not English we require evidence of your English proficiency.

• We accept IELTS at 6.5 or an equivalent test.
• If you do not currently meet this English language requirement you should consider the INTO City, University of London pre-sessional English courses.

The application form

Students applying directly to City or through an individual home school agreement should email study-abroad@city.ac.uk for an application form.

Applying via a programme provider

If you are applying through a programme provider you should use their application form and procedures.  City works with the following study abroad providers:

• Arcadia University, The College of Global Studies
• IES Abroad
• Institute for Study Abroad

Applications, whatever their source, are considered on individual merit and in accordance with City's equal opportunities policy.

Application Deadlines 2021/22

Late applications will be considered however late applicants may find accommodation and some courses are no longer available.

Short term accommodation

Details of accommodation for study abroad students in 2021/2 will be available here from March 2021.