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: Varies depending semester

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 PDF
Download the Harlaxton Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring PDF

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 PDF
Download the Hertfordshire Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring PDF

Hochschule Esslingen, University Of Applied Sciences

Location: Esslingen, Germany

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 PDF
Download the Esslingen Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring  PDF

Kent State Florence Program

Location: Florence, Italy

Time 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/florence

Download the Florence Program Timeline/ Checklist - Fall PDF
Download the Florence Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring  PDF

Contact us:

A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center, C405
studyabroad@ltu.edu  
248.204.4100