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The FSU London broad curriculum program provides you the opportunity to take courses within a variety of academic disciplines while simultaneously immersing yourself in the society and culture of the United Kingdom. The program offers a unique way of learning with included academic excursions to museums, galleries, theatres, palaces, walking tours, street art, and much more  as integral elements of class sessions.

You’ll have the opportunity to experience the richness of Great Britain through organized group excursions – which are included in your program fee – often to places overlooked by tourists. Past excursions have included trips to vibrant cities across the UK and explorations of the beautiful British countryside, such as an overnight trip to Edinburgh, a trip to Stonehenge, a visit to Windsor Castle, or a chance to explore the Tower of London or St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Opportunities for personal travel are provided throughout the program as well, giving you the freedom to explore on your own. 

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Program Description

Program Sessions

Do not purchase airline tickets until advised to do so by International Programs.

CodeTermArrival DateDeparture DateFeeApply
LN07Summer 202505/07/2507/03/25$13,345.00Closed
LN12Summer 202505/07/2508/03/25$17,815.00Closed
LN01Summer 202505/07/2506/03/25$7,270.00Closed
LN08Summer 202506/06/2508/03/25$13,345.00Closed
LN02Summer 202506/06/2507/03/25$7,270.00Closed
LN03Summer 202507/07/2508/03/25$7,270.00
LN04Fall 202509/03/2512/12/25$17,815.00
LN05Spring 202601/08/2604/23/26$17,815.00

Eligibility

This program is open to all interested students.

Study Center

FSU London is housed in the heart of the historic Bloomsbury neighborhood which is itself positioned in the very center of London within walking distance of a variety of historic and sites such as Trafalgar Square, the Houses of Parliament, the British Museum and the West End Theatre District. With housing, classrooms, offices, laundry, computer labs, a library and controlled access, our seventeenth-century Great Russell Street premises combine rich history with contemporary technology while onsite staff and security provide 24/7 pastoral care. 

Click here to learn more about FSU London

Housing

Students studying at FSU London live in shared flats in the center of London. Short walks and easy access to city buses and the London Underground allow students to safely explore this fascinating city. All flats are located either above the study center or in comparable local-area accommodation. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens, furnished living areas, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a cleaning service every two weeks that includes a change of bed linens and towels. Students have 24-hour secure access to FSU London’s library, computer labs, laundry facilities, conservatory & student lounge, classrooms, and administrative offices. Overnight guests are not allowed in program housing. For a list of hotels in London, please click here.

Excursions & Group Activities

While group activities and excursions vary per session and may change due to unexpected events and/or new opportunities, typical excursions may include:

  • Overnight Excursions

    Bath and Stonehenge, Bruges and Flanders, The Lake District, Yorkshire, Cornwall

  • Day Excursions

    Hampton Court Palace, Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton, Blenheim Palace

  • London Excursions

    Tower of London, Kew Palace and Gardens, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Greenwich, Kensington Palace, West End and Off West End Theatre Performances

  • Class Excursions

    British Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Modern, Churchill War Rooms, Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Charles Dickens' House, Hyde Park, Houses of Parliament, Old Bailey, Harrods, Museum of London, Bank of England, Royal Albert Hall, Abbey Road, Sherlock Holmes Museum, Wellcome Collection

  • Other Activities

    Guided coach and walking tours of London, movie nights, pub quizzes, Thanksgiving Day meal (Fall only), Afternoon Tea (Spring only)

Program Fees

Include:

  • All registration fees
  • Instructional costs for classes offered by International Programs:
      * Fall/Spring: up to 16 credit hours
      * Summer: 3 credit hours during each 4-week session
  • Welcome session and orientation
  • Housing
  • Meal vouchers
     * Fall and Spring: £200 worth of meal vouchers per semester
     * Summer: £55 worth of meal vouchers per each 4-week session
  • Program planned group activities and excursions
  • Full-time academic support
  • Class excursions
  • Transport card for class and program-organized excursions
  • On-site administrative & pastoral support
  • International health insurance
  • IP welcome gift

Do Not Include:

  • Round-trip international airfare
  • Passport
  • Food (except as noted above)
  • Books and supplies
  • Personal travel/activity money
  • Personal spending money
  • University-assessed fees (e.g., per credit hour technology fee)
  • Course-related fees (e.g., theatre tickets)

Courses

To speak with the International Programs Academic Advisor about study abroad courses, you can visit our zoom drop-in advising hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. There are also appointments available via Campus Connect on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. If these times do not work for you, contact our advisor directly at IP-AcademicAdvising@fsu.edu to make an appointment.

IP provides CoreFSU requirement areas to help students make informed decisions. Although every attempt is made to be accurate & current, these designations can be fluid and it is the student’s responsibility to confirm all CoreFSU requirement areas through the CoreFSU Course Search Tool and your major advisor.

London Study Centre Minor

The London Study Centre Minor enhances and focuses a student’s program in Britain. It requires 15 credits, 9 of which must be earned in London and include a heritage component. Students can choose from various disciplinary perspectives on British  Studies. A maximum of 9 hours may be counted in a single academic discipline. A minimum grade of “C-“ must be earned and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained for all courses taken for the minor.
Contact IP-AcademicAdvisor@fsu.edu for more information. 

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Session LN01Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
ART3173cBook Structures: London and the Printed Book
This course is an initiation into the fundamental techniques, processes and materials used in producing handmade books. In addition to hand skills, students are introduced to the history, theory and context concerning the field of book arts.
 3
ENL3334Introduction to Shakespeare
This course is an introduction to the study of Shakespeare at the college level. Consideration of representative works of comedy, history, tragedy, tragic-comedy drawn from throughout the playwright's career. This class is designed to increase your enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare’s work through a close reading of his texts in relation to the multimedia performance of his plays both in HIS lifetime and in YOUR lifetimes, especially in London, the center of the world’s very first commercial entertainment industry. London was also the center of English politics, English religion, the English economy, and the beginnings of what eventually became the global British empire (including the slave trade), and Shakespeare’s plays engage with all those issues. Performance is key to understanding Shakespeare, so in addition to the live performance opportunities we will watch and discuss recorded performances and films (both available free online). We will also visit London locations important to Shakespeare’s life and art.
 3
HFT2890International Food and Culture
The course is designed to explore the world’s cuisines with a focus on the history of culinary arts, indigenous ingredients, customs, protocol, celebrations, religions, and various cooking methods and terminology.
 3
MAR4939Marketing Seminar: The Business of Global Soccer
This course will introduce students to the business of professional soccer (football) on the global stage. Students will learn how soccer has grown to be the world’s most watched sport, and how leagues and team owners have created a multi-billion-dollar industry. The course will examine team ownership and sponsor opportunities; the business of nurturing, recruiting, and transferring top players as highly valued assets; and the increasingly international nature of play at the highest ranked (and most valuable) teams. This class will feature visits to professional soccer teams and conversations with sports executives.
 3
MUH2019Modern Popular Music
London is an ideal setting for this course because some of the greatest popular musicians of all time are associated with the city of London. This course surveys the development of popular music in America from the early 20th century to the present with a focus on the cultural, social, economic, technological, and political conditions surrounding that music. The course widens student's comprehension of the times, places, cultural contexts, intellectual debates, and economic conditions that foster (or hinder) artistic innovation. This course is open to students of all majors, and the ability to read music and perform on instruments is not required or expected.
 3
NSP3685Grief, Loss, and Trauma: Ethnic and Individual Variations
This course explores similarities and differences among cultures when responding to grief and loss. Topics related to diverse populations and grief practices are examined, as well as personal response to grief, loss, and trauma; not exclusively utilizing death as the only example of loss or trauma. The course allows students to expand their reactions to life and death, plan their own funeral, and at the same time focus on family, community, and worldwide populations.
 3
POS4235Media and Politics
This course examines the role of the news media, both print and electronic, in shaping public opinion and voter behavior. In this course, students will learn how news media can shape the political world. We will specifically focus on differences in the relationship between media and politics in the UK and the US, both in terms of how the media cover politics and how the behavior of both the mass public and elected officials is shaped by (perceptions of) media coverage.
 3
THE2000Introduction to Theatre
This course focuses on the historical development and basic elements for appreciation and evaluation of theatrical performances. The course is designed for non-majors.
 3
Session LN02Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
LDR3215Leadership and Change
This has been an undergraduate leadership course taught in London since 2012 and has been well received due to the course content and using the city as a “textbook.” Students will benefit from taking LDR 3215: Leadership and Change in London from its direct ability to connect leadership and change theory with British history and culture. From William the Conqueror to more modern social movements including recent student and political protests to discussing changing Prime Ministers, all include significant change. This course is designed to introduce students to individual and organizational strategies to create transformational change.
 3
MAN3240Organizational Behavior
This course applies concepts from psychology and social psychology to organizational problems that managers face. Using the city as our classroom, in this course, we will explore how people behave in organizational settings and the impact that has on business outcomes.
 3
SOW3933Seminar in Global Social Work Ethics
This course gives emphasis to factors driving and arising from social, political, and cultural issues, and to potential ethical conflicts associated with them. Students consider the conceptual and theoretical bases for ethical concerns, including their implications for social welfare practice and policy decisions. The course identifies and critiques ethical dilemmas, with consideration for resolving social justice and social welfare service delivery challenges arising when competing interests collide. Students consider ways in which ethical principles vary depending on the auspice or body from which they arise, comparing and contrasting priorities and values of global, national, or ethnically or religiously identified professional associations.
 3
SYG3245Sociology of Food
This course examines the processes involved in food production, distribution, and consumption. Students use sociological frameworks for understanding how the social structural forces at play in influencing how we eat and how the food industry influences our lives.
 3
THE3061Introduction to Theatre in London
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the components of the theatrical experience as they relate specifically to current dramaturgy and stagecraft in London. It is to be offered only at The Florida State University London Study Center. It should be viewed as a companion class to THE 2000 Introduction to Theatre, for majors and nonmajors, but may be taken independently. It makes use of the theatrical resources in the city of London, including attendance at leading theatres, backstage tours, and lectures by prominent theatre artists.
 3
Session LN03Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
CPO2002Introduction To Comparative Government and Politics*
This course addresses government institutions and current political parties throughout the world, as well as theories that explain similarities and differences among countries. Topics may include electoral systems, parliamentary systems, causes of political change, democratization, political culture, ideologies, and economic and social policy. Examples are drawn from Western democracies and developing countries.
 3
CPO3930Special Topics in Comparative Government and Politics: Comparative Democracies: The Executive Branch*
Topics vary with the instructor and semester.
 3
MAN3600Multinational Business Operations
This course provides an overview of the environments, markets, institutions, challenges, strategies, and operations of international and cross-cultural business; the globalization of business and associated challenges posed for the competitiveness of the modern enterprise; and the orientations, strategies, and tactics appropriate for international business success.
 3
REL3112Religion and 20th Century Fantasy Literature
This course offers an overview of theological and anti-theological elements in twentieth and twenty-first century fantasy literature from authors Lewis, Tolkien, Rowling, and Pullman.
 3
SPC2608Public Speaking
This course covers the principles of and the practical experience of public speaking. The course is required of all majors.
 3
Session LN07: Summer 2025
Students must choose one class from LN01 and one class from LN02
Session LN01Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
ART3173cBook Structures: London and the Printed Book
This course is an initiation into the fundamental techniques, processes and materials used in producing handmade books. In addition to hand skills, students are introduced to the history, theory and context concerning the field of book arts.
 3
ENL3334Introduction to Shakespeare
This course is an introduction to the study of Shakespeare at the college level. Consideration of representative works of comedy, history, tragedy, tragic-comedy drawn from throughout the playwright's career. This class is designed to increase your enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare’s work through a close reading of his texts in relation to the multimedia performance of his plays both in HIS lifetime and in YOUR lifetimes, especially in London, the center of the world’s very first commercial entertainment industry. London was also the center of English politics, English religion, the English economy, and the beginnings of what eventually became the global British empire (including the slave trade), and Shakespeare’s plays engage with all those issues. Performance is key to understanding Shakespeare, so in addition to the live performance opportunities we will watch and discuss recorded performances and films (both available free online). We will also visit London locations important to Shakespeare’s life and art.
 3
HFT2890International Food and Culture
The course is designed to explore the world’s cuisines with a focus on the history of culinary arts, indigenous ingredients, customs, protocol, celebrations, religions, and various cooking methods and terminology.
 3
MAR4939Marketing Seminar: The Business of Global Soccer
This course will introduce students to the business of professional soccer (football) on the global stage. Students will learn how soccer has grown to be the world’s most watched sport, and how leagues and team owners have created a multi-billion-dollar industry. The course will examine team ownership and sponsor opportunities; the business of nurturing, recruiting, and transferring top players as highly valued assets; and the increasingly international nature of play at the highest ranked (and most valuable) teams. This class will feature visits to professional soccer teams and conversations with sports executives.
 3
MUH2019Modern Popular Music
London is an ideal setting for this course because some of the greatest popular musicians of all time are associated with the city of London. This course surveys the development of popular music in America from the early 20th century to the present with a focus on the cultural, social, economic, technological, and political conditions surrounding that music. The course widens student's comprehension of the times, places, cultural contexts, intellectual debates, and economic conditions that foster (or hinder) artistic innovation. This course is open to students of all majors, and the ability to read music and perform on instruments is not required or expected.
 3
NSP3685Grief, Loss, and Trauma: Ethnic and Individual Variations
This course explores similarities and differences among cultures when responding to grief and loss. Topics related to diverse populations and grief practices are examined, as well as personal response to grief, loss, and trauma; not exclusively utilizing death as the only example of loss or trauma. The course allows students to expand their reactions to life and death, plan their own funeral, and at the same time focus on family, community, and worldwide populations.
 3
POS4235Media and Politics
This course examines the role of the news media, both print and electronic, in shaping public opinion and voter behavior. In this course, students will learn how news media can shape the political world. We will specifically focus on differences in the relationship between media and politics in the UK and the US, both in terms of how the media cover politics and how the behavior of both the mass public and elected officials is shaped by (perceptions of) media coverage.
 3
THE2000Introduction to Theatre
This course focuses on the historical development and basic elements for appreciation and evaluation of theatrical performances. The course is designed for non-majors.
 3
Session LN02Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
LDR3215Leadership and Change
This has been an undergraduate leadership course taught in London since 2012 and has been well received due to the course content and using the city as a “textbook.” Students will benefit from taking LDR 3215: Leadership and Change in London from its direct ability to connect leadership and change theory with British history and culture. From William the Conqueror to more modern social movements including recent student and political protests to discussing changing Prime Ministers, all include significant change. This course is designed to introduce students to individual and organizational strategies to create transformational change.
 3
MAN3240Organizational Behavior
This course applies concepts from psychology and social psychology to organizational problems that managers face. Using the city as our classroom, in this course, we will explore how people behave in organizational settings and the impact that has on business outcomes.
 3
SOW3933Seminar in Global Social Work Ethics
This course gives emphasis to factors driving and arising from social, political, and cultural issues, and to potential ethical conflicts associated with them. Students consider the conceptual and theoretical bases for ethical concerns, including their implications for social welfare practice and policy decisions. The course identifies and critiques ethical dilemmas, with consideration for resolving social justice and social welfare service delivery challenges arising when competing interests collide. Students consider ways in which ethical principles vary depending on the auspice or body from which they arise, comparing and contrasting priorities and values of global, national, or ethnically or religiously identified professional associations.
 3
SYG3245Sociology of Food
This course examines the processes involved in food production, distribution, and consumption. Students use sociological frameworks for understanding how the social structural forces at play in influencing how we eat and how the food industry influences our lives.
 3
THE3061Introduction to Theatre in London
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the components of the theatrical experience as they relate specifically to current dramaturgy and stagecraft in London. It is to be offered only at The Florida State University London Study Center. It should be viewed as a companion class to THE 2000 Introduction to Theatre, for majors and nonmajors, but may be taken independently. It makes use of the theatrical resources in the city of London, including attendance at leading theatres, backstage tours, and lectures by prominent theatre artists.
 3
Session LN08: Summer 2025
Students must choose one class from LN02 and one class from LN03
Session LN02Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
LDR3215Leadership and Change
This has been an undergraduate leadership course taught in London since 2012 and has been well received due to the course content and using the city as a “textbook.” Students will benefit from taking LDR 3215: Leadership and Change in London from its direct ability to connect leadership and change theory with British history and culture. From William the Conqueror to more modern social movements including recent student and political protests to discussing changing Prime Ministers, all include significant change. This course is designed to introduce students to individual and organizational strategies to create transformational change.
 3
MAN3240Organizational Behavior
This course applies concepts from psychology and social psychology to organizational problems that managers face. Using the city as our classroom, in this course, we will explore how people behave in organizational settings and the impact that has on business outcomes.
 3
SOW3933Seminar in Global Social Work Ethics
This course gives emphasis to factors driving and arising from social, political, and cultural issues, and to potential ethical conflicts associated with them. Students consider the conceptual and theoretical bases for ethical concerns, including their implications for social welfare practice and policy decisions. The course identifies and critiques ethical dilemmas, with consideration for resolving social justice and social welfare service delivery challenges arising when competing interests collide. Students consider ways in which ethical principles vary depending on the auspice or body from which they arise, comparing and contrasting priorities and values of global, national, or ethnically or religiously identified professional associations.
 3
SYG3245Sociology of Food
This course examines the processes involved in food production, distribution, and consumption. Students use sociological frameworks for understanding how the social structural forces at play in influencing how we eat and how the food industry influences our lives.
 3
THE3061Introduction to Theatre in London
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the components of the theatrical experience as they relate specifically to current dramaturgy and stagecraft in London. It is to be offered only at The Florida State University London Study Center. It should be viewed as a companion class to THE 2000 Introduction to Theatre, for majors and nonmajors, but may be taken independently. It makes use of the theatrical resources in the city of London, including attendance at leading theatres, backstage tours, and lectures by prominent theatre artists.
 3
Session LN03Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
CPO2002Introduction To Comparative Government and Politics*
This course addresses government institutions and current political parties throughout the world, as well as theories that explain similarities and differences among countries. Topics may include electoral systems, parliamentary systems, causes of political change, democratization, political culture, ideologies, and economic and social policy. Examples are drawn from Western democracies and developing countries.
 3
CPO3930Special Topics in Comparative Government and Politics: Comparative Democracies: The Executive Branch*
Topics vary with the instructor and semester.
 3
MAN3600Multinational Business Operations
This course provides an overview of the environments, markets, institutions, challenges, strategies, and operations of international and cross-cultural business; the globalization of business and associated challenges posed for the competitiveness of the modern enterprise; and the orientations, strategies, and tactics appropriate for international business success.
 3
REL3112Religion and 20th Century Fantasy Literature
This course offers an overview of theological and anti-theological elements in twentieth and twenty-first century fantasy literature from authors Lewis, Tolkien, Rowling, and Pullman.
 3
SPC2608Public Speaking
This course covers the principles of and the practical experience of public speaking. The course is required of all majors.
 3
Session LN12: Summer 2025
Students must choose at least one class from LN01, one class from LN02, and one class from LN03
Session LN01Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
ART3173cBook Structures: London and the Printed Book
This course is an initiation into the fundamental techniques, processes and materials used in producing handmade books. In addition to hand skills, students are introduced to the history, theory and context concerning the field of book arts.
 3
ENL3334Introduction to Shakespeare
This course is an introduction to the study of Shakespeare at the college level. Consideration of representative works of comedy, history, tragedy, tragic-comedy drawn from throughout the playwright's career. This class is designed to increase your enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare’s work through a close reading of his texts in relation to the multimedia performance of his plays both in HIS lifetime and in YOUR lifetimes, especially in London, the center of the world’s very first commercial entertainment industry. London was also the center of English politics, English religion, the English economy, and the beginnings of what eventually became the global British empire (including the slave trade), and Shakespeare’s plays engage with all those issues. Performance is key to understanding Shakespeare, so in addition to the live performance opportunities we will watch and discuss recorded performances and films (both available free online). We will also visit London locations important to Shakespeare’s life and art.
 3
HFT2890International Food and Culture
The course is designed to explore the world’s cuisines with a focus on the history of culinary arts, indigenous ingredients, customs, protocol, celebrations, religions, and various cooking methods and terminology.
 3
MAR4939Marketing Seminar: The Business of Global Soccer
This course will introduce students to the business of professional soccer (football) on the global stage. Students will learn how soccer has grown to be the world’s most watched sport, and how leagues and team owners have created a multi-billion-dollar industry. The course will examine team ownership and sponsor opportunities; the business of nurturing, recruiting, and transferring top players as highly valued assets; and the increasingly international nature of play at the highest ranked (and most valuable) teams. This class will feature visits to professional soccer teams and conversations with sports executives.
 3
MUH2019Modern Popular Music
London is an ideal setting for this course because some of the greatest popular musicians of all time are associated with the city of London. This course surveys the development of popular music in America from the early 20th century to the present with a focus on the cultural, social, economic, technological, and political conditions surrounding that music. The course widens student's comprehension of the times, places, cultural contexts, intellectual debates, and economic conditions that foster (or hinder) artistic innovation. This course is open to students of all majors, and the ability to read music and perform on instruments is not required or expected.
 3
NSP3685Grief, Loss, and Trauma: Ethnic and Individual Variations
This course explores similarities and differences among cultures when responding to grief and loss. Topics related to diverse populations and grief practices are examined, as well as personal response to grief, loss, and trauma; not exclusively utilizing death as the only example of loss or trauma. The course allows students to expand their reactions to life and death, plan their own funeral, and at the same time focus on family, community, and worldwide populations.
 3
POS4235Media and Politics
This course examines the role of the news media, both print and electronic, in shaping public opinion and voter behavior. In this course, students will learn how news media can shape the political world. We will specifically focus on differences in the relationship between media and politics in the UK and the US, both in terms of how the media cover politics and how the behavior of both the mass public and elected officials is shaped by (perceptions of) media coverage.
 3
THE2000Introduction to Theatre
This course focuses on the historical development and basic elements for appreciation and evaluation of theatrical performances. The course is designed for non-majors.
 3
Session LN02Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
LDR3215Leadership and Change
This has been an undergraduate leadership course taught in London since 2012 and has been well received due to the course content and using the city as a “textbook.” Students will benefit from taking LDR 3215: Leadership and Change in London from its direct ability to connect leadership and change theory with British history and culture. From William the Conqueror to more modern social movements including recent student and political protests to discussing changing Prime Ministers, all include significant change. This course is designed to introduce students to individual and organizational strategies to create transformational change.
 3
MAN3240Organizational Behavior
This course applies concepts from psychology and social psychology to organizational problems that managers face. Using the city as our classroom, in this course, we will explore how people behave in organizational settings and the impact that has on business outcomes.
 3
SOW3933Seminar in Global Social Work Ethics
This course gives emphasis to factors driving and arising from social, political, and cultural issues, and to potential ethical conflicts associated with them. Students consider the conceptual and theoretical bases for ethical concerns, including their implications for social welfare practice and policy decisions. The course identifies and critiques ethical dilemmas, with consideration for resolving social justice and social welfare service delivery challenges arising when competing interests collide. Students consider ways in which ethical principles vary depending on the auspice or body from which they arise, comparing and contrasting priorities and values of global, national, or ethnically or religiously identified professional associations.
 3
SYG3245Sociology of Food
This course examines the processes involved in food production, distribution, and consumption. Students use sociological frameworks for understanding how the social structural forces at play in influencing how we eat and how the food industry influences our lives.
 3
THE3061Introduction to Theatre in London
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the components of the theatrical experience as they relate specifically to current dramaturgy and stagecraft in London. It is to be offered only at The Florida State University London Study Center. It should be viewed as a companion class to THE 2000 Introduction to Theatre, for majors and nonmajors, but may be taken independently. It makes use of the theatrical resources in the city of London, including attendance at leading theatres, backstage tours, and lectures by prominent theatre artists.
 3
Session LN03Summer 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
CPO2002Introduction To Comparative Government and Politics*
This course addresses government institutions and current political parties throughout the world, as well as theories that explain similarities and differences among countries. Topics may include electoral systems, parliamentary systems, causes of political change, democratization, political culture, ideologies, and economic and social policy. Examples are drawn from Western democracies and developing countries.
 3
CPO3930Special Topics in Comparative Government and Politics: Comparative Democracies: The Executive Branch*
Topics vary with the instructor and semester.
 3
MAN3600Multinational Business Operations
This course provides an overview of the environments, markets, institutions, challenges, strategies, and operations of international and cross-cultural business; the globalization of business and associated challenges posed for the competitiveness of the modern enterprise; and the orientations, strategies, and tactics appropriate for international business success.
 3
REL3112Religion and 20th Century Fantasy Literature
This course offers an overview of theological and anti-theological elements in twentieth and twenty-first century fantasy literature from authors Lewis, Tolkien, Rowling, and Pullman.
 3
SPC2608Public Speaking
This course covers the principles of and the practical experience of public speaking. The course is required of all majors.
 3
Session LN04Fall 2025
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
ANT2100Introduction To Archaeology
This course is an introduction to modern anthropological archaeology. The course introduces students to the interdisciplinary scientific approaches employed in contemporary archaeological research and provides students with an overview of the origins and evolution of human social and economic systems.
 3
ANT2100LIntroduction Archaeology Lab
The course is conducted as a hands-on laboratory in archaeological methodology. Each week, students have a series of laboratory exercises designed to teach specific analytical techniques, including paleozoological analysis, paleobotanical analysis, geophysical prospecting techniques, and GIS.
 1
ARH2000Art, Architecture And Artistic Vision
This course focuses on a thematic approach to the understanding and appreciation of works of art.
 3
BSC1005General Biology For Non-Majors
This course consists of four selected topics in contemporary biology.
 3
BSC1005LGeneral Biology Lab
This course may be taken concurrently with lecture or subsequent to completion of lecture with passing grade.
 1
BSC2010Biological Science I
This course is the first part of a two-semester introductory biology course designed for those interested in pursuing a career in life sciences. The course provides the building blocks necessary for a student to gain a strong foundation in general biology. Topics covered provide an overview of biological processes and function at the molecular, cellular and organismal level.
 3
BSC2010LBiological Science I Lab
This course introduces basic chemistry, energetics, metabolism, and cellular organization; molecular genetics and information flow; animal and plant function.
 1
CHM1045General Chemistry I
This course includes topics such as chemical symbols, formulas, and equations; states of matter; reactivity in aqueous solution; electronic structure, bonding, and molecular geometry. Students taking CHM 1045 after taking CHM 1020 and/or CHM 1032 may register for reduced credit, as indicated in the department's policy on reduced credit.
 3
CHM1045LGeneral Chemistry I Lab
This laboratory offers an introduction to quantitative techniques and to the chemical laboratory. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic spectra, gases, as well as acids and bases.
 1
CPO3123Comparative Government And Politics: Great Britain
This course examines the political and governmental system of Great Britain within a comparative framework. Comparison and contrast with the United States emphasized.
 3
ECO2000Introduction To Economics (online)
This course is a survey of the discipline for people taking only one economics course. Historical perspective and major principles of theory are presented. Not to be taken by students who have had or who must take ECO 2013 and 2023. Not applicable to the economics major nor the economics minor.
 3
ECO2013Principles of Macroeconomics (online)
This course explores aggregate economics and national income determination, money and monetary theory, present macroeconomic conditions, and aggregative policy alternatives; theory of international trade and the balance of payments; economic growth and development.
 3
ECO2023Principles Of Microeconomics (online)
This course covers consumption, production, and resource allocations considered from a private and social point of view; microeconomic problems and policy alternatives; economics of inequality and poverty; and comparative economic systems.
 3
ENC1101Freshman Composition & Rhetoric
This course stresses the importance of critical reading, writing, and thinking skills, as well as the importance of using writing as a recursive process involving invention, drafting, collaboration, revision, rereading, and editing to clearly and effectively communicate ideas for specific purposes, occasions, and audiences. No auditors.
 3
ENC2135Research, Genre & Context
This course focuses on teaching students research skills that allow them to effectively incorporate outside sources in their writing and to compose in a variety of genres for specific contexts.
 3
ENL3334Introduction To Shakespeare
This course is an introduction to the study of Shakespeare at the college level. Consideration of representative works of comedy, history, tragedy, tragic-comedy drawn from throughout the playwright's career.
 3
EUH320519th Century Europe
This course is an introduction to key themes and problems in the social, political, and cultural history of Europe from the era of the French Revolution to the outbreak of World War I. Although this is an upper-level course, no prior background in European history is required.
 3
EUH3530England, Empire and the Commonwealth
This course offers a history of the expansion of the British Empire and its evolution into the Commonwealth from the early eighteenth century to the present. It examines the complex set societies, governing structures, economic systems, and geographic locations encompassed by British overseas expansion.
 3
EUH4502England Since 1870
This course explores the history of Great Britain (since 1870) from a greatworld power to a European Common Market member. Economic, diplomatic, imperial, social, and political affairs are considered.
 3
HIS4930Tudor England
Specialized approaches to history. Topics will vary.
 3
HUM4931Topics In Civilization of Britain: British Life & Culture
A description is not currently available for this course.
 3
IDS2060Global Engagement (online)
This course gives students the opportunity to study a different country's unique customs, values, and traditions and compare it with their own through actively participating in cultural experiences.
 1
IDS3435Please Please Me: Anglo-American Youth Culture
A description is not currently available for this course.
 3
INR4083International Conflict
This course examines historical patterns in warfare, and considers the conditions that influence war and peace between nation-states. Topics include causes of war, outcomes and aftermath of war, and approaches to peace.
 3
LIT3383Women in Literature
In this course, students study texts that consider women's roles in society. The course focuses on women's gender roles and legal status during the Victorian period. What kinds of political and literary power did women have? What did women have to say about social and political matters? How did women use literary forms to communicate their arguments?
 3
MAC1105College Algebra
This course is a review of algebraic operations, equations and inequalities; functions and functional notation; graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, rational function; absolute value; radicals; exponential and logarithmic functions; system of equations and inequalities; applications. On the basis of test scores the student may be required to take a community college course before MAC 1105.
 3
MAC1140Precalculus Algebra
This course covers functions and graphs, especially high degree polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; solutions of linear systems; matrix methods; determinants; sequences and series; induction; and the binomial theorem. The course also explores applications, approximation, and methods of proof. May be taken concurrently with MAC 1114.
 3
MAC2311Calculus With Analytic Geometry I
This course covers polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions; first and second derivatives and their interpretations; definition and interpretation of the integral; differentiation rules; implicit differentiation; applications of the derivative; anti-derivatives; fundamental theorem of calculus. This course must be taken for reduced credit by students with prior credit for some of the content.
 4
MGF1130Mathematical Thinking
In this course, students utilize multiple means of problem solving through student-centered mathematical exploration. The course is designed to teach students to think more effectively and vastly increase their problem-solving ability through practical application and divergent thinking. This course is appropriate for students in a wide range of disciplines/programs. Completion of two years of high school algebra is recommended prior to taking this course.
 3
PGY2100cPhoto for Non-Art Majors
This course is an introduction to camera operation and image making, with discussion of contemporary and historical work. Emphasis on 35mm slide projects rather than printing techniques. (This course may be offered as part of FSU International Programs curriculum.)
 3
PHI2010Introduction To Philosophy
This course introduces some of the central problems in philosophy. Students also learn how to construct and criticize arguments and develop their own philosophical positions.
 3
PSY2012General Psychology
This course is a broad overview covering important psychological principles and findings within the major subfields of psychology, and the basic scientific methods employed. A "bio-psycho-social" approach is emphasized throughout so that all behaviors (including how we think, feel, and act) are discussed in terms of biological, psychological, and social determinants and consequences.
 3
REL1300Introduction To World Religions
This course surveys the major living religious traditions of the world, with attention to their origins in the ancient world and their classic beliefs and practices.
 3
SPC2608Public Speaking
This course covers the principles of and the practical experience of public speaking. The course is required of all majors. The course is also available in hybrid format (mostly online, partly classroom).
 3
THE2000Introduction To Theatre*
This course focuses on the historical development and basic elements for appreciation and evaluation of theatrical performances. The course is designed for non-majors.
 3
THE3061Introduction To Theatre In London*
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the components of the theatrical experience as they relate specifically to current dramaturgy and stagecraft in London. It is to be offered only at The Florida State University London Study Center. It should be viewed as a companion class to THE 2000 Introduction to Theatre, for majors and nonmajors, but may be taken independently. It makes use of the theatrical resources in the city of London, including attendance at leading theatres, backstage tours, and lectures by prominent theatre artists.
 3
Session LN05Spring 2026
CourseTitleSatisfiesCredits
ARH2000Art, Architecture & Artistic Vision
This course focuses on a thematic approach to the understanding and appreciation of works of art.
 3
BSC1005General Biology For Non-Majors
This course consists of four selected topics in contemporary biology.
 3
BSC1005LGeneral Biology Lab
This course may be taken concurrently with lecture or subsequent to completion of lecture with passing grade.
 1
CGS2100Microcomputer Applications For Business/Economics (online)
This course enables students in business and economics to become proficient with microcomputer hardware and software applications that are typically used in the workplace. The following topics are covered: hardware concepts, operating systems, word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, networks, Internet, World Wide Web, multi-media presentations, and information systems. May not be applied toward computer science major or minor. Not open to students with credit in CGS 2060.
 3
CHM1045General Chemistry I
This course includes topics such as chemical symbols, formulas, and equations; states of matter; reactivity in aqueous solution; electronic structure, bonding, and molecular geometry. Students taking CHM 1045 after taking CHM 1020 and/or CHM 1032 may register for reduced credit, as indicated in the department's policy on reduced credit.
 3
CHM1045LGeneral Chemistry I Lab
This laboratory offers an introduction to quantitative techniques and to the chemical laboratory. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic spectra, gases, as well as acids and bases.
 1
CHM1046General Chemistry Ii
This course includes topics such as intermolecular forces, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, elementary thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
 3
CHM1046LGeneral Chemistry Ii Lab
This laboratory offers an introduction to quantitative techniques and to the chemical laboratory. Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, buffers, solubility, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
 1
CLA2010Peoples of the Roman World
This introductory level course engages with the Roman world from the point of view of the people who lived there. Students study the different kinds of people who inhabited the Roman Empire, focusing on its multiethnic and diverse populaces, and on the ways in which, as in a modern city, rather different groups may have come into contact with one another.
 3
CPO3123Comparative Government And Politics: Great Britain
This course examines the political and governmental system of Great Britain within a comparative framework. Comparison and contrast with the United States emphasized.
 3
ECO2000Introduction To Economics (online)
This course is a survey of the discipline for people taking only one economics course. Historical perspective and major principles of theory are presented. Not to be taken by students who have had or who must take ECO 2013 and 2023. Not applicable to the economics major nor the economics minor.
 3
ECO2013Principles Of Macroeconomics (onine)
This course explores aggregate economics and national income determination, money and monetary theory, present macroeconomic conditions, and aggregative policy alternatives; theory of international trade and the balance of payments; economic growth and development.
 3
ECO2023Principles of Microeconomics (online)
This course covers consumption, production, and resource allocations considered from a private and social point of view; microeconomic problems and policy alternatives; economics of inequality and poverty; and comparative economic systems.
 3
ENC2135Research, Genre & Context
This course focuses on teaching students research skills that allow them to effectively incorporate outside sources in their writing and to compose in a variety of genres for specific contexts.
 3
ENC3416Writing and Editing in Print and Online
This course focuses on the principles of composing, especially across different composing spaces. Students create works in several different media, including (1) in print, (2) on the screen, and (3) for the network, while also learning how to edit the works deployed in each medium appropriately. In addition, students repurpose at least one of these works for another medium. Students conclude the course by creating a digital portfolio.
 3
ENL2022British Authors: Early Romantics To The Present
This course is a survey of English masterworks intended for students in liberal studies and those exploring a literature major. Among the authors typically considered are Wordsworth, Dickens, and Conrad.
 3
EUH320620th Century Europe
This course covers European history from the turn of the century through the two world wars. Particular attention is paid to the major powers in this period when Europe declined from its preeminent position.
 3
HIS4930History of London
Specialized approaches to history. Topics will vary.
 3
HUM3123Irish Culture: An Introduction
This course introduces students to the rich traditions and culture of Ireland. The course acquaints students with the cultural factors that have shaped Ireland in general and Dublin in particular.
 3
HUM4931British Life & Culture
A description is not currently available for this course.
 3
HUN1201Science Of Nutrition
This course focuses on the elements of nutrition and factors influencing the ability of individuals to maintain good nutrition status.
 3
IDS2060Global Engagement (online)
This course gives students the opportunity to study a different country's unique customs, values, and traditions and compare it with their own through actively participating in cultural experiences.
 1
IDS2322Sexual Health in the Modern World
This course analyzes and synthesizes information centering on a number of current sexual and reproductive health issues. Course materials include the interdisciplinary theorizing of feminists, medical social scientists, anthropologists, demographers, and public health scholars. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.
 3
IDS3326Understanding Religion: Understanding People
This course introduces students to the evaluation of some key ethical questions relating, in particular, to religious liberty and toleration, to multiculturalism, to personal spiritual exploration, and ultimately to issues of life and death. The course is specifically designed for students studying at the FSU London Study Centre as it makes extensive use of the city itself as a site of discovery, inspiration and reflection.
 3
IDS3435Please Please Me: Anglo-American Youth Culture
This course examines the cultures that young Britons and Americans have produced and shared for nearly a century. Students examine the history, sociology, aesthetics and economics of British youth culture. This course amplifies the creative relationship between music, fashion, cinema, art and design, as well as assess their links with business and the media.
 3
INS3003Introduction to International Affairs
This course introduces students to the core questions and concerns of international affairs. The course surveys the many distinct academic disciplines that together contribute to the development of an interdisciplinary understanding of the international system. The course also examines how each of these disciplines understands the international system, the questions it raises, and its strengths and weaknesses. In addition, the course provides an introduction to many of the global issues of interest to international affairs majors, including terrorism, democracy, and globalization. At the end of this course, students have the skills and knowledge required to construct their own specialized plan of study in international affairs.
 3
MAC1114Analytic Trignometry
This course covers trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions and their graphs; identities and conditional equations; solution of triangles; trigonometric form of complex numbers; DeMoivre's theorem and nth roots; introduction to plane vectors.
 3
MAC1140Precalculus Algebra
This course covers functions and graphs, especially high degree polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; systems of equations; solutions of linear systems; matrix methods; determinants; sequences and series; induction; and the binomial theorem. The course also explores applications, approximation, and methods of proof. May be taken concurrently with MAC 1114.
 3
MAC2233Calculus For Business
This course covers limits, continuity, first and higher derivatives, and the differential, with applications to graphing, rates of change, and optimization methods; techniques of integration and applications; introduction to multivariate calculus. Not open to students who have credit in MAC 2311 with a grade of "C-" or better.
 3
MAC2312Calculus With Analytic Geometry II
This course covers techniques of integration; applications of integration; series and Taylor series; differential equations. This course must be taken for reduced credit by students with prior credit for some of the content.
 4
MAR3023Basic Marketing Concepts
This course is a required prerequisite for all marketing courses. Gives the student an understanding of the decision areas and the ability to utilize marketing concepts to make business decisions.
 3
PGY2100cPhoto for Non-Art Majors
This course is an introduction to camera operation and image making, with discussion of contemporary and historical work. Emphasis on 35mm slide projects rather than printing techniques. (This course may be offered as part of FSU International Programs curriculum.)
 3
PHM2121Philosophy of Race, Class, & Gender
In this course students study selected contemporary philosophical, literary, and journalistic discussions of questions regarding race, class, and gender with a particular emphasis on the status of these discussions in the United States. Students also survey theoretical accounts of the concepts of race, class, and gender, as well as their interrelatedness, and examine their application to various contemporary social issues.
 3
SPC2608Public Speaking
This course covers the principles of and the practical experience of public speaking. The course is required of all majors. The course is also available in hybrid format (mostly online, partly classroom).
 3
STA2122Introduction to Applied Statistics
This course covers normal distributions, sampling variation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, correlation, simple and multiple regression, contingency tables and chi-square tests, non-parametric statistics. No credit given for STA 2122 if a grade of "C-" or better is earned in STA 2171, STA 3032 or QMB 3200.
 3
THE2000Introduction to Theatre*
This course focuses on the historical development and basic elements for appreciation and evaluation of theatrical performances. The course is designed for non-majors.
 3
THE3061Introduction To Theatre In London*
This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the components of the theatrical experience as they relate specifically to current dramaturgy and stagecraft in London. It is to be offered only at The Florida State University London Study Center. It should be viewed as a companion class to THE 2000 Introduction to Theatre, for majors and nonmajors, but may be taken independently. It makes use of the theatrical resources in the city of London, including attendance at leading theatres, backstage tours, and lectures by prominent theatre artists.
 3

*/**/***/****/^ Courses followed by these symbols denote cross listing. Students may take one or the other, but not both.

Money Matters

We understand financial considerations heavily influence study abroad decisions. The International Programs Financial Team hosts financial aid workshops and can answer financial aid questions during in-person advising appointments or via email: IP-FinancialAid@fsu.edu.

Program Fees

Instead of main campus tuition, participants pay an International Program (IP) fee that typically includes instructional costs for a set number of credit hours, housing abroad during the program dates, international health insurance coverage, plus excursions & group activities. Each program fee is listed on the garnet Description tab of the program page, along with the specific expenses that are/are not included.

Payments

The program fee is split into two payments: a non-refundable ‘commitment fee’ followed by a second ‘full payment’ to pay the remaining balance of the program fee. Check the garnet Dates & Docs tab of the program page for specific payment due dates. To make a payment, click here. Always review the cancellation & fee liability policy for your program before making a payment or deferment.

Financial Aid

Almost all sources of Financial aid (Florida Prepaid, Bright Futures, Loans, Grants, VA funding, Scholarships) can be used toward program fees. Click the boxes below and review the IP Financial Aid Handbook to learn more about financial aid for studying abroad, including the fee deferment process that allows those receiving financial aid to delay paying a portion of their program fee until the beginning of their program term, when most financial aid will have disbursed. A deferment does not reduce your balance owed, it only changes the due date.

For information about the 1098-T form, click here.


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Florida Bright Futures

Florida Bright Futures scholarship funds may be used to help pay the program fee for every semester a student is abroad.

The Florida Department of Education website contains additional information concerning eligibility, renewal criteria, appeal processes and legislative updates.

Credit Hours Bright Futures Academic Bright Futures Medallion
3 $640.65 $480.48
6 $1281.30 $960.96
7 $1494.85 $1121.12
8 $1708.40 $1281.28
9 $1921.95 $1441.44
10 $2135.50 $1601.60
11 $2349.05 $1761.76
12 $2562.60 $1921.92
13 $2776.15 $2082.08
14 $2989.70 $2242.24
15 $3203.25 $2402.40
16 $3416.80 $2562.56
17 $3630.35 $2722.72
18 $3843.90 $2882.88

Note: Eligibility for Bright Futures in the summer requires enrollment in at least six credit hours.

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Florida Prepaid

Florida Prepaid (FPP) tuition and local fees and/or dorm benefits may be used to pay International Programs fees.

To use a Florida Prepaid dorm account during the summer term, the purchaser of the Prepaid account must contact Florida Prepaid and complete the steps required to authorize use of the summer dorm plan for studying abroad. All other plans will be billed by FSU without additional authorization.

Contact Florida Prepaid directly at 1-800-552-4723.

How much is my Florida Prepaid worth if I study abroad?

# of Credits Enrolled FPP Tuition FPP Local Fees* Dorm Rate
1 $115.08 $34.73 $4050.00
2 $230.16 $69.46 Per Term**
3 $345.24 $104.19
4 $460.32 $138.92
5 $575.40 $173.65
6 $690.48 $208.38
7 $805.56 $243.11
8 $920.64 $277.84
9 $1035.72 $312.57
10 $1150.80 $347.30
11 $1265.88 $382.03
12 $1380.96 $416.76
13 $1496.04 $451.49
14 $1611.12 $486.22
15 $1726.20 $520.95
16 $1841.28 $555.68
17 $1956.36 $590.41
  • * Please note the above tuition and fees are subject to change at any time.

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International Programs Scholarship Opportunities

International Programs strives to award an average of $200,000 in scholarships annually to about 100 students.

Current FSU students who have applied to an international program can apply to the International Programs scholarship opportunity through the FS4U portal (link below). Before applying, students should review the list of available awards that are made from this opportunity as well as the application process instructions.

Please note: IP scholarships are not available to in-state/out-of-state students currently on the First Year Abroad (FYA) program or First Semester Abroad (FSA) program or those who are directly enrolled at FSU Panama. Some scholarships may have additional eligibility criteria in addition to what is listed below. Please reference the Scholarship Application Instructions for complete details.

IP Scholarship Application Instructions

List of IP Scholarship Opportunities
Link to FS4U Scholarship Portal

Scholarship Application Deadlines

Program Start Date Scholarship Open Date Scholarship Application Deadline Scholarship Award Decisions Communicated to Applicants
Spring 2025 April 29, 2024 September 4, 2024 Prior to September 18, 2024
Summer 2025 November 1, 2024 December 31, 2024 Prior to January 15, 2025
Fall 2025 January 5, 2025 April 16, 2025 Prior to May 1, 2025
Spring 2026 April 28, 2025 September 3, 2025 Prior to September 17, 2025

Scholarships Administered by Other FSU Departments

Other departments at FSU also offer their own study abroad scholarship opportunities. You can review the list of scholarships administered by other FSU departments by following the link below.

Scholarships Administered By Other FSU Departments

Scholarships Administered by Other FSU Departments

Other departments at FSU also offer their own study abroad scholarship opportunities. You can review the list of scholarships administered by other FSU departments by following the link below.

Scholarships Administered By Other FSU Departments

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Follow the link below for a general listing of  scholarships that may be available for international study. These scholarships are available to both FSU students and non-FSU students.

General Scholarship List

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Additional Discount or Savings Opportunities

Multi-Term Discount

Students who have completed 15 or more credit hours on programs administered by the International Programs office, earning at least a 3.0 average or above in their course work at an international location(s), are eligible for a discount for subsequent IP program. The discount is $500 for summer session or $1,000 for fall or spring semester. Note: This discount is built into the program fees for First Year Abroad program students.

FSU Fees

Technology Fee (Not Included in Program Fees)

FSU assesses a technology fee which is NOT included in the International Programs fee. The technology fee rate for 2024-2025 is assessed at $5.25 per credit hour for all students, regardless of location of study.

After registering for classes for the term abroad, the student will be charged the applicable technology fees; these fees are paid directly to Florida State University Office of Student Finance. Failure to pay these fees will result in a late payment charge being assessed to the student by Florida State University Office of Student Finance. International Programs has no control over these fees or any associated late payment penalty.

Facilities & Equipment Fees (Not Included in Program Fees)

International Programs fees do NOT include Facilities and Equipment Fees, which are assessed each semester for some majors (Medicine, Motion Pictures Arts, Music, Nursing, Fine Arts, Dance, Digital Media Production, etc.) even though you are studying overseas. If you are in one of these colleges/majors, you will be assessed a fee. Details can be found on the Registration Guide, under 'Fees and Financial Information.'

Financial Aid Info Sessions

The world is within your reach! Talk with a member of IP's Finances Team to learn how your financial aid can help you have a study abroad experience of a lifetime!

Book an appointment with an IP Financial Aid representative, click here. For additional questions, contact us at IP-FinancialAid@fsu.edu. Be sure to follow us on social media @fsuip for updates.

Deferment Forms

If a student will be receiving any form of financial aid or payment assistance, including Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid, other scholarships, veteran’s benefits, or has a 529 savings plan and needs additional time to gather those resources, the fee deferment allows those receiving assistance to delay paying a portion of their program fee until the beginning of their program term, when most financial aid will have disbursed. A deferment does not reduce the balance owed, it only changes the due date of the portion deferred. All amounts deferred are due 10 days after the program term starts. Always review the cancellation & fee liability policy for your program before completing a deferment. The online fee deferment is located in the International Programs Student Portal under the Money Matters area. Login here to access the portal.

General Program Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)

SUBMITTING CANCELLATION REQUESTS

All cancellation requests must be sent directly by the applicant via email to IP-Cancel@fsu.edu. When submitting your cancellation request, please ensure your email includes:

Subject Line: Include your last name and the program code.
Email Body: State the reason for cancellation, include the program code again, and provide your campus ID or EMPLID.

The date that FSU International Programs receives the written cancellation request will be considered the official date of cancellation/withdrawal. Participants admitted to an International Program who cancel after the payment due date has passed will still be responsible for the program fees as outlined below.

FINANCIAL LIABILITY AFTER CANCELLATION

  • APPLICATION FEE: All applicants to International Programs must pay a non-refundable, non-transferrable application fee before their application is processed. This fee varies by program and does not guarantee admission.
  • COMMITMENT FEE: The Commitment Fee is a non-refundable payment that signifies a financial commitment to participate in a specific International Program. If the Commitment Fee is not paid or deferred by the due date, the applicant will be canceled from the program. This fee varies by program and cannot be transferred between programs or semesters.
  • Admitted participants who fail to pay or defer the Commitment Fee by the published due date will be cancelled from their international program
  • Commitment Fee amounts vary by program and cannot be transferred between programs or semesters
  • REMAINING BALANCE: After the Commitment Fee, any outstanding amount is referred to as the remaining balance. Participants who cancel on or before the Full Payment Due Date will only be liable for the Commitment Fee. Failure to pay or defer the remaining belance by the Full Payment Due Date results in cancellation from the program. If payment or deferment is made but cancellation occurs after the Full Payment Due Date, participants are liable for the entire program fee.
  • Participants who submit a cancellation request on or before the Full Payment Due Date will remain financially liable for the Commitment Fee previously paid or deferred
  • Failure to pay or defer the remaining balance of program fees by the published Full Payment Due Date will result in cancellation from the program
  • Participants who pay or defer the remaining balance of program fees but submit a cancellation request after the Full Payment Due Date will remain financially liable for the full program fee, including the Commitment Fee
  • For internship programs, program fees will be fully refunded if International Programs is unable to secure an internship placement 60 days prior to the start of the program, unless the student agrees to an extension.
  • DEFERRED FEES: Participants expecting financial aid or other assistance can defer a portion of their fees through a legally binding fee deferment agreement. Full payment of deferred fees is due by the 10th day of the term abroad. Non-FSU students cannot defer the Commitment Fee but may defer up to half of their remaining balance post-Commitment Fee payment.
  • International Programs must receive payment for all deferred fees on or before the 10th day of the program (or the 10th day of the Spring Term for Spring Break programs)
  • Non-FSU students may not defer the Commitment Fee but may defer up to half of their remaining balance after payment of the Commitment Fee
  • Participants who request cancellation after submitting a legally binding fee deferment agreement will remain financially liable for the Commitment Fee or the full program fee, as determined by the timing of their cancellation request in relation to the published payment due dates as outlined above

REFUNDS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY FROM PROGRAM FEES

No refunds or releases from fee liability are possible after a program has begun or after the program or semester has ended. Full refunds, including the Commitment Fee, are granted only under specific conditions such as involuntary military duty, death of the student or immediate family member, prior to the program start, with appropriate documentation.

  • FULL REFUNDS of paid program fees (including the Commitment Fee) or a release of liability from deferred program fees will be granted for student cancellations prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances, upon submitting an appeal, accompanied by appropriate documentation:
  • Involuntary call to active duty
  • Death of the student or a death in the immediate family (parent or step-parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent)
  • PARTIAL REFUNDS: Partial refunds excluding the Commitment Fee may be granted for medical withdrawals or other exceptional unforeseen circumstances before the program starts. Appeals must include relevant documentation and are subject to review by the FSU University Health Services and the International Programs Refund Committee.
  • Medical withdrawal: Illness of the student of such a duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by FSU’s University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
  • Exceptional unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the student with appropriate documentation, as approved by the International Programs refund committee.

APPEAL PROCESS FOR PARTIAL REFUNDS / RELEASE OF LIABILITY

To request a partial refund or release of liability, please submit your appeal to the International Programs Refund Committee. Appeals should be emailed to  IP-Cancel@fsu.edu with the following details:

  • Subject Line: Include your last name and the program code.
  • Attachment: Attach a separate PDF or Word document that outlines a timeline of events. This timeline should detail the reasons for your appeal, including exact dates and times leading up to your official date of cancellation.
  • Supporting Documentation: Include any documents that support your timeline of events and substantiate your appeal.

If additional documents or further explanations are required, they will be requested by the committee to ensure a thorough review and to aid in making a fair decision. Please note that submitting an appeal does not guarantee approval.
The Refund Committee will consider the timing of the cancellation in relation to the event necessitating withdrawal and the start date of the program. Approved appeals based on medical withdrawal or exceptional circumstances may result in partial refunds or releases from fee liability, depending on the cancellation date.

When evaluating appeals, the Refund Committee considers the timeliness of the cancellation request in relation to the event causing the need for withdrawal and in relation to the program start date. Should the Refund Committee approve an appeal on the basis of medical withdrawal or exceptional unforeseen circumstances, participants may receive a partial refund / partial release of fee liability as determined by their cancellation date in the chart below:


If Cancellation Date is…		 Participant's Financial Liability if
appeal is approved by IP Refund
Committee		 Max amount of refund / release of
financial liability if appeal is
approved by IP Refund Committee
60 days or more before
program start date		 Commitment Fee + 25% of remaining
program fee balance		 75% of program fee balance after the
commitment fee
59-31 days before
program start date		 Commitment Fee + 50% of remaining
program fee balance		 50% of program fee balance after the
commitment fee
30 days or less before
program start date		 Commitment Fee + 75% of remaining
program fee balance		 25% of program fee balance after the
commitment fee
On or after program
start date		 Liable for full program fee No refund/release of financial
liability

REFUNDS/RELEASE OF LIABILITY OF PROGRAM FEES WHEN IP CANCELS A PROGRAM

Refunds of program fees/release of liability for program fees will be granted when International Programs cancels a program prior to the beginning of the applicable term.

If FSU International Programs cancels an International Program after the program start date (or after the start of domestic or online coursework prior to the study abroad component of Spring Break/short-term programs) due to causes beyond the control of FSU International Programs, including, but not limited to, acts of God; natural disasters; riots; war; epidemics; terrorist activities; government restrictions; failure of suppliers, subcontractors, or carriers; or travel warnings or prohibitions issued by the World Health Organization or any U.S. federal government agency, including the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of State, no refunds of any kind will be issued. However, FSU International Programs, in its sole discretion, may issue refunds for unused program costs such as housing.

Spring 2019 General Program Fee Liability (Including Withdrawal & Refund Policy)

Application Fee

The $100 application fee is nonrefundable.

Confirmation Deposit

The $1500 confirmation deposit is refundable until the close of business on the deposit’s due date. If an applicant has paid the deposit or been granted a deferred payment plan for the deposit and has not withdrawn from a program as of the close of business on the deposit due date, the applicant becomes fully liable for the confirmation deposit. Students whose offer of admission to Florida State University is rescinded after the confirmation deposit is paid or deferred (in accordance with the due date) will not be able to participate but remain fee liable for the confirmation deposit.

Full Program Fee

Program applicants who have demonstrated their intent to participate in the program by payment or by deferral of the confirmation deposit and who have not withdrawn from the program as of the full payment due date become fully liable for the full program fee as of the close of business on the full payment due date.

Refunds of Program Fees

Refunds of program fees WILL BE granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances:

  1. Cancellation of program by International Programs
  2. Involuntary call to active duty
  3. Death of the student or death in the immediate family (parent, legal guardian, spouse, child, or sibling)

Refunds of program fees will not be granted where a student becomes ineligible to participate in a program for failure to meet or maintain admission requirements.

Partial Refunds of Program Fees

Partial refunds of program fees MAY BE granted in instances of withdrawal prior to the start of the program under the following circumstances:

  1. Illness of the student of such duration or severity that it precludes overseas travel. The student will be required to submit all relevant medical records for review and evaluation by Florida State's University Health Services. University Health Services will advise International Programs’ refund committee of its recommendation. International Programs’ refund committee will notify the student of the decision.
  2. Exceptional circumstances that could not have been foreseen and were beyond the control of the student, as approved by the International Programs’ refund committee.
    • Timely notification in relation to the event that caused the need for withdrawal will be considered in evaluating refund requests. In no instance will a request be considered if it is made after the end of the semester for which the refund is requested.
    • Refunds cannot be granted, under any circumstances, in instances of withdrawal after a program has begun.
    • Applicants who apply and are accepted after the published due dates remain liable for fees in accordance with the published due dates.
  3. Rescission of admission by the Florida State University Office of Admission for failure to meet the conditions of one’s admission. Students whose admission offer to Florida State University is rescinded after the confirmation deposit is paid or deferred (in accordance with the due date) remain fee liable for the confirmation deposit

Submitting Withdrawals, Requests for Refunds, and Release from Fee Liability

All withdrawals, requests for refunds, and requests for release from fee liability must be submitted in writing via email to International Programs. Applicants should include their last name and program code in the subject line of the email.

Alternatively, requests can be submitted in writing to International Programs at the following postal address:

Attention: Refund Committee
Office of FSU International Programs
A5500 University Center
282 Champions Way
P.O. Box 3062420
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2420

Visa Information

England

U.S. citizens are not required to obtain a student visa for study abroad programs shorter than six months in length, however, you will be required to apply for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) through United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Students wishing to study abroad for two consecutive semesters (excluding First Year Abroad students) should plan to split their time abroad between different countries and must contact an Immigration Coordinator, at IP-Visas@fsu.edu, for guidance before applying for any study abroad program.

  • Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): The UKVI Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a digital entry requirement mandated for all visa-exempt travelers entering the United Kingdom (UK), including those transiting through UK-based airports. ETA requirements and application timeframes may vary depending on nationality or citizenship. Admitted participants will receive guidance on the ETA application process through the International Programs student portal. Please be advised that participants will be required to independently complete the ETA application online or through the ETA app and pay the associated fee of £10, as this is not included within your program fees.
  • Passport Validity: Participants must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond their intended departure from the United Kingdom. For more information regarding passports, please visit Passports on our website.
  • Arrival in the UK: When travelling to the UK, U.S. Citizens may enter through the E-gates. E-gates are automated border control gates used at various entry points in the United Kingdom, including airports and train stations. These gates are equipped with technology to verify travelers' identities by scanning their passports and capturing their biometric data, such as facial recognition. E-gates expedite the immigration process by allowing eligible travelers to enter the UK without needing to interact with a border control officer. Additionally, an Immigration Support Letter will be emailed to all participants prior to the start of your program explaining the purpose and status of your travel, program dates, and the address of the FSU London Study Centre. If you are unable to enter the UK through the E-Gates and must speak directly with an immigration official, this letter will help answer any questions they may have.
  • Non-U.S. & Dual Citizens: Immigration requirements for non-U.S. citizens may be different than those of U.S. citizens. Please be advised that you will need to be in possession of your Permanent Resident Card, or U.S. visa, to allow re-entry into the United States following your program. If you are a non-U.S. citizen or hold dual-citizenship status, please contact IP-Visas@fsu.edu.

Important Dates & Documents

Summer 2025
Applications Open*Wednesday, October 09, 2024 $100.00
Scholarship Applications DueTuesday, December 31, 2024
Commitment Fee DueWednesday, January 15, 2025$1500.00
Full Payment DueWednesday, February 12, 2025

*Early application is advisable as program enrollment is limited and acceptances are offered on a rolling basis.

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Fall 2025
Applications Open*Wednesday, December 04, 2024 $100.00
Scholarship Applications DueWednesday, April 16, 2025
Commitment Fee DueThursday, May 01, 2025$1500.00
Full Payment DueWednesday, June 04, 2025

*Early application is advisable as program enrollment is limited and acceptances are offered on a rolling basis.

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Spring 2026
Applications Open*Wednesday, April 02, 2025 $100.00
Scholarship Applications DueWednesday, September 03, 2025
Commitment Fee DueWednesday, September 17, 2025$1500.00
Full Payment DueWednesday, October 15, 2025

*Early application is advisable as program enrollment is limited and acceptances are offered on a rolling basis.

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Documents

Release of Information Program Packet Housing Terms and Conditions Packing List

Health & Safety

For 60 years, Florida State University International Programs has been committed to providing a rewarding academic experience that enriches the lives of our students. Our highest priority is and always has been the welfare and security of our students.

Program directors maintain contact with our Tallahassee office, local authorities, and United States officials, both at home and abroad. Each program holds meetings with students in which safety procedures and precautions are detailed and regularly re-emphasized. Each program has an Emergency Plan which includes details about local health care facilities, meeting points and procedures, and contingency plans and funds should it ever become necessary to evacuate our students.

Students are reminded to inform International Programs of the details of their independent travel details via our online travel form, heed US State Department travel advisories, and take relevant emergency and US Embassy/Consulate contact information with them.

Students venture abroad to experience other countries, and to gain a deeper appreciation of their role as American citizens in the world. FSU International Programs is fully committed to helping students realize these aspirations in a safe and secure learning environment.

Insurance

Travel Resources

University Policies & Resources

Insurance

International Programs Insurance

All International Programs fees include international medical and evacuation insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). A link to our policy is provided below. The coverage will be effective for participants from the day the program starts until the day the program ends. Please note: this policy is NOT intended to replace your domestic coverage. For more information, visit studentinsurance.fsu.edu.

Travel Insurance Information

FSU International Programs encourages program participants to consider purchasing travel insurance. Travel insurance comes in many forms and can protect you in case you need to change your travel plans due to unforeseen circumstances. The coverage ranges from help with lost baggage to delay in flight plans to trip cancellation.

Travel insurance that covers fees associated with changing your airfare plans is especially helpful for those attending programs that require entry or student visas. Immigration approval can take months with regulations changing often that can cause the need to delay or cancel flight plans. Often airfare arrangements are non-refundable or cannot be changed without fee penalties. Certain types of trip cancellation insurance will reimburse you the cost of your airfare or penalty fees. Travel Insurance must cover failure to obtain visa.

You may wish to begin researching travel insurance and trip cancellation policies by using the Travel Insurance Review website. Their Travel Insurance 101: The Complete Guide to Travel Insurance section is particularly helpful for those just beginning their research. They also have a section that allows you to compare different policies.

Travel insurance is also offered through CISI and Travel Insured International. Please note that this plan must be purchased within 21 days of paying your first fee. For example, if looking to insure the cost of the program, the plan must be purchased within 21 days of paying the commitment fee to International Programs. If wishing to insure only the cost of the flight, the plan must be purchased within 21 days of purchasing airfare.

Travel Resources

University Policies & Resources

Clery Act

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), Florida State University must provide annual notice to the campus community regarding the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is now available and can be viewed on the Florida State University Police Department’s webpage. The reports contain statistics from the previous three years of reported crimes that occurred on campus, in off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by FSU, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campuses.

Additionally, this report includes important information regarding policy information related to campus security, policies regarding drug and alcohol use, crime prevention, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking prevention, as well as fire safety systems, fire statistics, and fire safety policy information.

FSU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report