Syracuse University London, Syracuse University in London

• Location: London, England,
• Year of foundation: 1971,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: coeducational.

Syracuse University London — is the UK international campus of the renowned American university Syracuse University. In the United Kingdom, students from around the world have the opportunity to receive an education within an American academic program with elements of traditional British learning.

Syracuse Abroad regularly ranks among the highest quality international education programs in America and abroad: for example, it is ranked eighth in the Study Abroad ranking by US News & World Report.

Students who choose international study at Syracuse University London are prepared for a successful career thanks to invaluable internship experience, specialized seminars, language learning at all levels, field research and thematic projects. Internships at the British university – this is an excellent way to get acquainted with the professional and working life of London from the inside. Practical training programs allow students to gain their first work experience, strengthen their academic portfolio and prepare for long-term career goals. As part of internships on the London campus, students undergo practice in local, national and international organizations in a variety of fields. Usually, students work part-time "in exchange" for professional mentoring and academic credits.

Syracuse University London carefully selects the residential complexes where its students live. Most students, after admission to the British branch, are settled in apartments in central London. The owners of the residential buildings are partners of the university. Typically, student rooms accommodate 2–4 people, and apartments as a whole – 4–13 students. Each apartment has instructions on how to use stoves, plumbing, and other appliances that may differ from those familiar to foreign students in their home countries. The cost of living includes such amenities and services as:

• 2–4 beds per room (single or bunk),
• furnished living room,
• equipped shared kitchen,
• laundry and basic cleaning equipment,
• Wi-Fi,
• a folder with information about the accommodation, which details instructions for use, health, safety and security information.

Students who require special living conditions due to disability/SEN should indicate this when completing the application form at the admission and move-in stages.  

Employees of the British campus and consultants for international programs at the main university are in contact with all students after their successful admission, including helping them prepare for moving and settling into London apartments. These specialists also form roommate groups who will live together throughout the academic year. When forming such groups, they take into account the wishes of each student – students usually indicate their requests and preferences in special questionnaires about future accommodation in London.

• Teachers and administration of Syracuse University London encourage and actively support students who are involved not only in educational processes but also in extracurricular activities. Specifically for such students, employees organize professional development seminars and excursions.
• The British branch offers students primarily bachelor's programs or additional semester courses abroad. In addition, the university administration regularly holds meetings with organizations of the Association of American Study Abroad Programmes and Fulbright Commission on its premises.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs and internships — the university actively cooperates with commercial companies in London and beyond.
• 20 employees of the British branch have lived and worked in 20+ countries, 50% of teachers and administrative staff were born outside the United Kingdom. The international composition of the staff helps to make adaptation programs for foreign students more effective, because employees understand what it is like to get used to new rules of life far from home.
• The university cares about the health and safety of its students both physically and morally.
• All students receive an 18+ Oyster Card: it is valid in certain city areas during the semester, allowing students to travel for free around central London.

The Syracuse University London campus has been located in Faraday House since August 2005, and it is situated in the very center of London’s academic district – Bloomsbury. LSE, UCL, SOAS, and King's College London are just a 5–10 minute walk away. Faraday House offers excellent study facilities, including a large lecture hall, an architecture and design studio, and a computer classroom. Additionally, teachers at the British branch use organizations and buildings in other areas of London as teaching spaces.

Additional expenses for Syracuse University London students:

• food,
• accommodation in city apartments,
• transportation within the city and tickets to London from another city or country,
• mobile communication,
• group and individual excursions,
• tickets for cultural and entertainment events in the city and beyond,
• additional courses,
• fees compensating for material costs during training.

Many additional expenses will be mandatory, such as excursions and laboratory work included in the main program.

At Syracuse University London, applications from prospective students are reviewed on a rolling basis, not based on academic achievement. Application evaluation continues until the last application deadline; to ensure that a future student's application is fully and timely considered, they should submit their documents as early as possible. The number of places is limited, and admission is not guaranteed for those who apply on time but at the last moment.

The standard requirements for applicants to Syracuse University London are:

• GPA of at least 2.5,
• Academic experience: at least one completed semester of study at an American or other university,
• English language proficiency at level B2 or higher.

Undergraduates at Syracuse University London can receive various material grants that will be paid to them in the form of a one-time or regular scholarship. Examples of available scholarship programs:

• Global Access — available to international students admitted for full-time study during one semester. To qualify for the scholarship, students must document their financial situation, which meets the competitive selection criteria.
• CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE — available to students who are traveling abroad for education for the first time. This scholarship is also designed for one semester. The amount of payments is determined individually, based on the student's financial situation.
• Flight Ticket Loan — a program that allows students to cover travel expenses from their country or city to the British campus.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision