Estimated Student Expenses
For planning and comparison purposes, the Financial Aid Office estimate for one term on the Appleton campus during the 2019-20 academic year is $19,947 (including tuition, fees, room, and board).
The one term at the London Centre is as follows:
Fixed/Billed - 2020-21
LU Tuition | $16,886 |
Program Fee* | $1,816 |
International Insurance (estimate) | $126 |
Total | $18,828 |
* Program fee includes: housing, group theatre tickets, course field trips, most books and academic materials, student services and programming, and travel card for Tube and bus travel
Out of Pocket Estimates
Airfare | $900 |
Meals | $1,300 |
Personal | $1,700 |
Student Visa (if needed)** | $450 |
These out-of-pocket estimates are intended only as guidelines as these costs can vary greatly depending on individual spending habits, the amount of additional travel one chooses to pursue, and currency exchange rates. Estimated personal expenses anticipates costs for participating in the life of London, independent travel periodically on weekends and during the mid-term break, personal costs, and costs for having a mobile phone able to make and receive calls and texts in the UK and during travel. Also note that some out-of-pocket costs such as airfare, passport, and visa fees (if applicable) are incurred well before the start of the participation term and financial aid funding is unlikely to be available for these costs.
** Some students will need to apply for a UK Tier 4 Student Visa (please see below). As of spring 2018, the application fee for this visa is approximately £350 - this roughly converts to about $450. Students will receive more information about applying for the visa but should know that they will be responsible for the visa and associated fees. Some students who have a passport from a country other than the US may need to apply in advance for UK Prior Entry Clearance. Students with a US passport who will be at the London Centre for only one term and will not be doing an internship (most students) will NOT need to apply for any visa in advance.