London School of Economics

The internationally renowned London School of Economics Summer School now welcomes UM students to a group of 2,000 participants from more than 80 countries. Live in a financial capital while studying with leaders from all over the world. The courses, taught by top experts in their fields, are juniors and above with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students will earn 6 hours of credit for courses ranging from economics and finance to contemporary politics and management practice.

Program Highlights

  • This program is open to all students but would be particularly interesting to business, economic, and accountancy majors.
  • “ Take advantage of every opportunity. You are only there for a couple of weeks and time flies so be sure and don't waste a minute!” – Summer 2006 student
  • Find out more information about the program on the London School of Economics Web site.
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in England.
Program cost
1 session: $2125
2 sessions: $3623
Dates of program
Session 1: Depart US on July 1 (arrive in London on July 2)
Depart London on July 20
Session II: Depart US on July 22 (arrive in London on July 23)
Depart London on August 10
Location
London, England
Course credit
6 hours of various credit
Prerequisites
Depending upon selected courses
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term program partner
Housing
Accommodations vary. Check the LSE site for more information.
Session1: Housing move-in day is July 2; check out is the morning of July 20
Session II: Housing move-in day is July 23; check out is the morning of August 10
Faculty members
Various faculty from the London School of Economics
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.75, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, housing, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Study Abroad Advisor
Raney-Mills Turner
 
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
April 4