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London: IFSA - School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)

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Focused, but excellent curriculum for students interested in African and Asian cultures and languages. International student body. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 5,200; number of Americans: 195.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring--4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level.

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African-American Studies: courses on the African diaspora

Asian Studies: courses on South-, East- and Southeast Asian languages, history, politics, culture.

London: IFSA - Queen Mary, University of London

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A less central London option; easier admission; campus setting in culturally-diverse area of East London (close to site of 2012 Olympics). IFSA program costs $8,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. IFSA's Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--4 credits; Year--8 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 and above. "Module"= US course. Study Abroad students are "Associates."

London: King's College through IFSA

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Excellent location in central London, highly ranked, urban campus. Minimum 3.3 gpa; Expensive city. IFSA program costs $8,000+ extra (not addressed by Bates financial aid). Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. IFSA's Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience. Total enrollment: 23,000; number of Americans: 200.
Search the Course Catalog. "Module" = US "course." Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = 1st year; Level 5 = 2nd year; Level 6 = 3rd year.

Special Opportunities:

Film Studies: Integrated Film Studies program with more theory than practice.

Music: Full-year Music students who study full-time solely in the department can take individual vocal or instrumental lessons at the Royal Academy of Music.

Pre-Medical Studies: Courses and clinical attachment in the School of Medicine; full-year students engage in a clinical research project.

London: IFSA - University College London

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IFSA program costs $8,000+ extra. Given the complicated nature of UCL we highly encourage students to apply to UCL through IFSA. In this situation, financial aid will help address the cost of the additional cost of applying through IFSA for those that qualify for financial aid. IFSA offers additional support, advising, a housing guarantee, and prompt information. These items are not a guarantee of a direct enrollment at UCL.
Many students have positive evaluations of IFSA services: pre-departure info; on-site orientation; day and weekend excursions; on-site support staff. IFSA's Community and Culture program encourages engagement while abroad and reflection upon the abroad experience. 
Excellent location, highly ranked, urban campus; art history, economics, politics.
Minimum 3.3 gpa; 3.5 for History, Politics, English, Psych.
Only one course in Management program allowed; Management courses not available for Fall. E
xpensive for the Sciences, Psychology, Art History.
Admissions often a drawn out process.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. There are some restrictions on course selection.

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Art History: Broad Art History curriculum

London: University College London

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Excellent location, highly ranked, urban campus; art history, economics, politics. Minimum 3.3 gpa; 3.5 for History, Politics, English, Psych. Only one course in Management program allowed; Mathematics courses not available for Fall. Expensive for the Sciences, Psychology, Art History. Admissions often a drawn out process. Volunteer opportunities. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 26,600; number of Americans: 500.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level. Level 1 = Bates 100 level; Levels 2,3 = Bates 200 level and above. There are some restrictions on course selection.
Given the complicated nature of UCL we highly encourage students to apply to UCL through IFSA. In this situation, financial aid will help address the cost of the additional cost of applying through IFSA. IFSA offers additional support, advising, a housing guarantee, and prompt information. These items are not a guarantee of a direct enrollment at UCL.

Special Opportunities:

Art History: Broad Art History curriculum

Pre-Medical Studies: Focus on international health issues; courses with British pre-med students at International Health and Medical Education Centre

London: School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)

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Focused, but excellent curriculum for students interested in African and Asian cultures and languages. International student body. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 5,200; number of Americans: 195.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: Spring--4 courses; Year-8 courses; at least half course load above the first year level.

Special Opportunities:

African-American Studies: courses on the African diaspora

Asian Studies: courses on South-, East- and Southeast Asian languages, history, politics, culture.

London: Sarah Lawrence - London Theatre Program (BADA)

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Theater program with British-American Drama Academy; intense, conservatory experience; all Americans. Early application required. Audition very important. Bates students receive $3,000 tuition discount. Expensive city.

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Theater: At British-American Drama Academy; audition very important.

London: Queen Mary University of London

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15 minutes from central London by Tube; 3.0 gpa; campus setting in culturally-diverse area of East London (close to site of 2012 Olympics). On-campus housing. Expensive city. Total enrollment: 27,000; number of Americans: 1000.
Search the Course Catalog. Course selection: Semester--4 credits; Year--8 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = Bates 100 level; Levels 5,6 = Bates 200 and above. "Module"= US course. Study Abroad students are "Associates."

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Film Studies: small selection of theory courses.

London: London School of Economics and Political Science

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Intense; many social sciences; very urban. High GPA and early application needed for economics. Application opens in January for the following academic year. Significant scholarships available. Expensive city and university. Total enrollment: 10,000; Number of General Course students: 300.
Consult the Course Catalog. Course selection: 4 year long courses (or the equivalent in half units); at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 100 = Bates 100; Level 200 and 300 = Bates 200 level and above.

London: King's College

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Excellent location in center of London. English, Pre-Med, Film, Classics. Best for independent student who needs little on-site assistance. Expensive city. 3.3 gpa required. housing in varied locations; Total enrollment: 23,000; number of Americans: 200.
Search the Course Catalog. "Module" = US "course." Course selection: Semester--60 credits; Year--120 credits; at least half the course load above the first year level. Level 4 = 1st year; Level 5 = 2nd year; Level 6 = 3rd year.

Special Opportunities:

Film Studies: Integrated Film Studies program with more theory than practice.

Music: Full-year Music students who study full-time solely in the department can take individual vocal or instrumental lessons at the Royal Academy of Music.

Pre-Medical Studies: Courses and clinical attachment in the School of Medicine; full-year students engage in a clinical research project.

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