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Institution
Exchange spots are filled for Fall '20. Students may still apply as a fee-paying student (Roehampton tuition rate).
The University of Roehampton, formerly Roehampton Institute of Higher Education, is a public university in the United Kingdom, situated on three major sites in Roehampton, south-west London. In December 2014, according to Higher Education Funding Council for England, the university was considered to be the most research-intensive modern university in the United Kingdom.
Location
Roehampton is a parkland campus university located in south west London within walking distance of the historic royal park of Richmond. In 1625 King Charles I brought his court to Richmond Palace to escape the plague in London and turned the area into a park for red and fallow deer. London is a large city comprised of many different neighborhoods with Westminster at the heart of the capital and it’s a only short bus, tube or train ride from Roehampton to all of London’s major landmarks.
Academic Calendar
- Fall Semester: Mid September to Mid December
- Spring Semester: Mid January to Late May
For more information about the academic calendar please visit the
Roehampton website.
Housing
Roehampton offers a wide range of accommodation on-campus for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Every room is a single furnished bedroom with internet access and fees include utility bills and contents insurance. Rooms are either en-suite, semi en-suite (with a private shower) or standard where you share bathroom facilities with other students. All rooms have a wash basin. Roehampton’s accommodation is self-catered with shared kitchen facilities available in each housing area.
Housing costs will not be billed through Appalachian State due to the varied options. Students will submit their housing payment directly to Roehampton or their housing provider.
For more information about housing please visit Roehampton’s accommodation web page.
Financial
Program Costs
Paid to Appalachian State
1The OIED Program Development Fee will be placed on students’ accounts upon acceptance by the Education Abroad Office. The fee payment confirms your spot and is non-refundable.
*If no exchange spots are available students will be able to attend Roehampton as a fee-paying study abroad student and Tuition and Fees will be charged at the Roehampton rate.
Estimated Additional Costs
| |
Fall |
Spring |
Academic Year |
| Airfare |
$1000 - $1500 |
$1000 - $1500 |
$1200 - $1500 |
| 1Housing |
$2800 - $3500 |
$3200 - $4400 |
$5800 - $8700 |
| Housing Deposit |
$330 |
$330 |
$330 |
| Meals |
$1000 - $1500 |
$1300 - $2000 |
$2800 - $3500 |
| 2Personal Expenses |
$1200 - $2000 |
$1600 - $2400 |
$2800 - $4600 |
| Books and Materials |
$200 - $400 |
$200 - $400 |
$400 - $800 |
| Optional Social Program |
£385 ($510) |
£385 ($510) |
£385 ($510) |
| Local Transportation |
$200 - $400 |
$300 - $500 |
$500 - $900 |
| Visa (for US Citizens) |
$0 |
$0 |
$400 - $500 |
| Passport |
$150 |
$150 |
$150 |
| 3US Based Health Insurance |
Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
| 4Personal Travel and Spending |
$1000 - $1500 |
$1300 - $2000 |
$2000 - $4100 |
1Housing costs will vary by housing type. Students studying abroad for the fall semester can budget less than students studying abroad for the spring semester.
2Personal expenses includes but is not limited to: toiletries, cell phone, emergency funds, laundry, clothing, utilities, basic travel and entertainment, etc.
3Students are encouraged to maintain a US based health insurance plan while abroad (to exempt out of AppState insurance students must follow the App exemption process - proving that they have insurance coverage for the entirety of the semester.
4Personal Travel and Spending amounts will vary by student and will be affected by how often a student goes out, travels, and the items they purchase.
Please note that non-billable costs are estimates only and will be affected by personal spending habits, currency fluctuations, etc. Prices listed in USD unless otherwise noted.
Students are encouraged to start planning for their study abroad program costs well in advance. Please use the Student Financial Planning Worksheet to help estimate your anticipated expenses and your anticipated financial resources. When planning for estimated additional costs students are encouraged to research currency conversion rates. To see the estimated total costs of this program please visit the program budget sheets: Fall, Spring, Academic Year.
Financial Aid
The majority of financial aid and scholarships can apply to semester and year-long study abroad programs. For more information please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid web page.
Scholarships
OIED Scholarships
Each semester OIED offers a variety of different scholarship opportunities for students. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $2000.
Benjamin A Gilman Scholarship
The Gilman Scholarship Program application is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide.
Fund for Education Abroad
Applicants from groups underrepresented in study abroad and those destined for non-traditional locations are given preference, in an effort to make the demographics of U.S. undergraduates studying abroad reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. population.
For information about additional scholarships please visit our External Scholarships web page.
Academics
To locate specific course offerings please visit the Roehampton Abroad web page. From this page click on Academic Information and read about their course (module system). Specific courses available to visiting students can be found in the Study Abroad Module Catalogue.
All students are expected to maintain at least the equivalent of a full time course load according to Appalachian State and the host university while abroad (whichever is greater). Students participating on the Roehampton program will be required to enroll in 60 CATS credits per semester. For more information about study abroad enrollment policies, credit approval, and credit and grade conversions please visit the Academics section of our website.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and some programs may fill up before the listed deadline. Each year applications for Fall, Spring, and Summer will open up on August 1st. Once open the deadline will be listed below and an Apply Now button will be available at the top and bottom of this page. Most applications will have a 2 part application process so students are encouraged to complete their OIED application well before the listed deadline.
For more information about deadlines and how to apply please visit our Guide Me web page.