Harlaxton College, The British Campus of the University of Evansville
Location: Grantham, England
Semester: Fall, Spring, and Summer semester
Academic Year: Sophomore or Junior standing
Application method: Paper application available from Study Abroad Programs.
Application Deadline: Fall - March 15, Spring - Oct. 1., Summer - January 31
Due to Study Abroad Office.
Areas of Study: Business, Economics, Engineering, General & JR/SR Elective, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
- Courses vary every semester due to visiting faculty.
Program Description: All students must enroll in The British Experience six-credit course, and then can select from 30 courses that vary each semester. Students can participate in optional school-arranged weekend excursions to the British Isles, Ireland, Paris, Rome, Venice, and Florence.
Accommodations: Students live at the 100-room Victorian manor house in Grantham during the semester with students from 20 other U.S institutions. The manor is a fully functional home/ college offering classrooms, a library, and a sports hall, as well as student rooms. The manor also offers a bistro, laundry facilities, "telly" lounge, reading lounge, computer room, Wi-Fi, and a general store.
Approximate Program Costs: $6,000 plus LTU tuition costs
Included in Costs: Housing, Meals, Resource Fee, Health and Wellness Fee, Technology Fee, Airport pick-up and/or return, Shuttle service between Harlaxton and Grantham, Required British Studies field trips: transportation and entrance fees.
Website: www.harlaxton.ac.uk/
Download the Harlaxton Program Timeline/ Checklist- Fall
Download the Harlaxton Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring
Shanghai University Of Engineering Science
Location: Shanghai, China
Type of Program: Exchange program for students and faculty
Duration: One semester
Time of Year: Fall, spring, or summer session
Majors: College of Architecture, College of Engineering
Academic Year: Sophomore and junior
Hosted by: Shanghai University of Engineering Science
Estimated Cost: Students pay Lawrence Tech tuition rates and living expenses.
Application Deadline: TBD
Program Description: Shanghai University is a comprehensive university with rich diversity of disciplines, it consists of 20 colleges and schools, 2 university-supervised departments and 1 physical education department at the moment, offering 58 undergraduate programs, 86 postgraduate programs, 20 doctoral programs and 9 post-doctoral programs covering Dynamic, Metallurgy, Electronic & Communication, Mathematics, Materials Science and Information Engineering. In addition, we also have 14 key disciplines and 3 key laboratories on the municipal level have been set up in three batches.
It has a faculty of 5,484, among whim more than 380 are full professors and more than 780 are associate professors. Of these professors, 7 are academicians of Chinese Academy of Science and Chinese Academy of Engineering, 175 doctor supervisors and 13 national-leveled young specialists of science and technology of their achievements. Shanghai University is the biggest institution of higher learning run by Shanghai Municipality.
Website: http://en.sues.edu.cn/
University Of Hertfordshire
Location: Hertfordshire, England
Time of Year: Fall or Spring semester
Academic Year: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
Application Deadline: Fall - March 15, Spring - Septemer 15 (to allow time for LTU to nominate student)
Application Method: Application found on UH website. Must print and submit to Study Abroad Programs.
Areas of Study: Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Game Art, General & JR/SR Elective, Graphic Design, History, Humanities, Industrial Design, Industrial Operations, Information Technology, Interior Architecture, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Com, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Spanish
Program Description: University of Hertfordshire has been ranked within the top 350 world universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12. They provide a vast array of course offerings each semester that align with many Lawrence Tech majors. All students have access to award-winning Learning Research Centers, which are widely regarded as the best among UK universities, as well as state-of-the-art facilities.
Accommodations: On campus residence halls, off campus university property, Private rentals, or Host family.
Approximate Program Costs: $1,850 - $2,650 plus LTU Tuition costs
Included in Costs: Accommodations
Website: www.herts.ac.uk
Download the Hertfordshire Program Timeline/ Checklist - Fall
Download the Hertfordshire Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring
Hochschule Esslingen, University Of Applied Sciences
Time of Year: Fall/Winter semester (Sept. - Feb.), Spring/Summer semester (Mar. - Aug.)
Academic Year: Junior or Senior standing
Application Method: Submit Application online, print it out and get it signed by Study Abroad Office to be submitted to Esslingen with additional requirements.
Application Deadline: Fall/Winter - May 30, Spring/Summer - Nov. 30
Areas of Study: Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, General & JR/SR Elective, Management & Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics (Robotic) Engineering
Program Description: Participants can take part in a German language and Civilization and Culture course, in addition to their regular coursework. Students study with German classmates during their time at Esslingen, taking part in regular activities and exams. The university also provides orientation weeks with excursions to give participants insight into German culture.
Accommodations: Residence Halls (recommended) or Private Housing (expensive, unfurnished, high demand)
Approximate Program Costs: $2,200 - $3,050 plus LTU Tuition costs
Included in Costs: Accommodations, Administrative fee, Student Union fee
Website: http://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/
Download the Esslingen Program Timeline/ Checklist - Fall
Download the Esslingen Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring
Kent State Florence Program
Location: Florence, ItalyTime of Year: Fall, Spring, Summer semester
Academic Year: Junior/Senior year (CoAD students), Sophomore/Junior year (A&S students)
Application Method: Online Application after approval by Study Abroad Office.
Application Deadline: Fall - May 1, Spring - Oct. 1, Summer - March 1
Areas of Study: Architecture, Business, Economics, English, General & JR/SR Elective, Humanities, Interior Architecture, Psychology, Urban Design
Program Description: Students take classes in the Palazzo dei Cerchi, a prestigious building in the historic center of Florence that dates from around 1280. The internal and external Palazzo was renovated in 2004. Its state-of-the-art classrooms and lecture halls are newly furnished and updated. The Florence Program and the Palazzo dei Cerchi are owned and operated by Kent State University.
Accommodations: Participants in the semester program live in apartments provided through Kent State. All apartments are fully furnished and located within the ancient city walls and within walking distance of the Palazzo.
Approximate Program Costs: $12,000 plus LTU tuition costs
Summer - $4,000 plus LTU tuition costs
Included with Costs: Airfare to/from Florence, Program Fee, Field Trip Fee, Health Insurance, & Housing
Website: http://www.kent.edu/florenceDownload the Florence Program Timeline/ Checklist - Fall
Download the Florence Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring
Contact us:
A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center, C405
studyabroad@ltu.edu
248.204.4100