London-IES

• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Semester Program with IES Abroad

• IES Abroad “Business”, "Film Studies", "Literature & Arts", "Social Sciences & Sustainability", and "Study London" Programs 
• Orientation program on-site 
• IES Abroad courses in humanities and social sciences, taught by British professors for U.S. students 
• Outside course offerings at City St. George's, University of London, London Contemporary Dance School (Dance major or minor only) or Queen Mary University (2 courses max) 
• Optional, unpaid 3 credit internship 
  • ~16 hours / 2 days per week 
  • Placements in the arts, media, business, education, theater and politics 
  • Accompanying seminar meets bi-weekly for 2 hours 
  • Community-based learning practicum [service learning] 

The program will satisfy the IUB Gen Ed World Languages and Culture Requirement.

See also IES Abroad’s Theater Studies and London-Health Practice & Policy programs.  

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Education Abroad for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources
• “Business” website
• "Study London" website
• "Film Studies" website
• "Literature & Arts" website
• "Social Sciences & Sustainability" website 

• Apartment Style Residence Hall - You will share a flat with five other IES Abroad students. Bedrooms are single occupancy with a bed, desk, storage, and bathroom. There is a shared kitchen available to you and your flat mates. Washing machines and dryers are available. No meals are provided for this housing option. 
• Residence Hall - You and another IES Abroad student will share a room with a private bathroom and kitchen. You will share bunk beds and wardrobes for clothes storage. Washing machines and dryers are available. No meals are provided for this housing option.
• Students are required to live in program-provided housing in London.

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
• are academically prepared for courses available on this program (primarily 300-level social sciences and humanities courses)
• have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Business majors must have (or will have) successfully completed the KSB prerequisites of the Business Integrative Core (or equivalent coursework at an IU campus outside Bloomington) by the start of the program

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of Education Abroad. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2025

Spring 2025

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.

• IU Scott C. Schurz Study Abroad Scholarships of $2,500-$5,000

• IES Abroad guaranteed aid of up to $7,000 (semester) or up to $3,000 (summer) based on confirmation of official FAFSA Expected Family Contribution. See details. Also see IES Abroad Scholarships and Aid available.
• For Business students: Kelley School of Business Overseas Study Scholarships

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.