Semester in Nottingham

Program Information

Live in Robin Hood’s hometown, where history and modernity meet. Get to know Nottingham and also travel throughout the UK and Europe in your spare time.

The Semester in Nottingham program is an opportunity not to be missed. You will get a first-class education in a culturally diverse learning environment while living in an authentic British city where you can immerse yourself in English culture. Nottingham itself has a rich and varied history and is regarded as one of England’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities.

The true British experience – You’ll have plenty of time to visit London and other European capitals, but you can really immerse yourself in British culture by choosing to study in a historical city like Nottingham.

High academic standards – The University of Nottingham has been ranked in the top 1 percent of universities worldwide. Imagine yourself studying with some of the best faculty and students on the planet!

Social and cultural activities – World-famous musicians stop in Nottingham for its One World, Splendour, and Dot to Dot music festivals. And don’t miss the Chinese New Year parade, Mela South Asian festival, and Caribbean Carnival.

Highlights and Excursions

  • Study with top-ranked faculty at one of the best universities in the world
  • Large international student population
  • More than 400 course offerings in 200 areas of study
  • Robin Hood’s hometown
  • Explore other parts of the England, the UK, and Europe on the weekends
  • Tons of sports and on-campus activities
  • Volunteer opportunities to give back to your host country

Housing

  • Off-campus apartments, w/ single bedroom, shared kitchen and living areas, internet access, and weekly cleaning of communal areas.

Curriculum

Courses include applied science, the arts, cultural studies, education, engineering, humanities, and social sciences, among others.

For a full list of course offerings, please click here.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load
3-5 courses (12-18 US credits)

GPA Requirement

3.0/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Program Dates

Spring 2011:

Application Deadline: November 1, 2010
Arrival: January 24
Orientation: January 24 - January 28
Classes Start: January 24 
Classes end: June 4

Fall 2011:

Application Deadline: June 15, 2011
Arrvial: September 14
Orientation: September 14 - September 17
Classes Start: September 20
Classes end: December 11 or January 23 (If you choose modules that have an exam, you will need stay in the UK through January or return to the UK after the break to complete the exams.)

Program Fee

$13,690*

*Cost may change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Pre-departure and onsite orientation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Medical & accident insurance
  • Student Union fees

How to Apply

  • Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
  • Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
  • Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

 

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Past Students

“After a recommendation from an advisor, I chose Nottingham for its large vibrant student population, beautiful campus, reputation and challenging coursework.”

Robin M.