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- Birmingham, England
- Academic year
- Sophomores and above
- Resident credit
- Host-university study, study abroad center
- Dorms
- No language prerequisite
- Sponsored by University of Minnesota — Duluth
Participating University
U of Birmingham, Selly Oak Campus
Description
Birmingham is located in the heart of England
and is Britain's second largest city. It is a mecca for theater,
jazz, classical, and rock music. Shakespeare's home in Stratford
is 20 miles away. Students live with British students in the Manor
House, which is a former mansion of the Cadbury family.
Curriculum
Choose courses from a variety of liberal
education and upper division offerings.
Courses are taught by University of Minnesota, Duluth and British
faculty, and excursions supplement the courses and acquaint
you with British culture and history. Up to two courses can also
be taken with students on the University of Birmingham Selly Oak
campus.
Typical credits: 24–30 for academic year.
Eligibility & Application
Open to University of Minnesota students
with a minimum GPA of 2.4 and at least 24 credits by the end of
the spring semester before departure.
Early application before the mid-January deadline is encouraged because the program often reaches capacity before the deadline.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities participating on University of Minnesota Duluth programs are charged a program fee. The fee for this program can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available by contacting the University of Minnesota, Duluth International Education. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional. See Financial Planning to find resources on comparing costs.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
More Information
Last modified on November 21, 2008 |