Study Abroad Programs

University Of Hertfordshire

Location:  Hertfordshire, England

Time of Year: Fall or Spring semester

Academic Year: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing

Application Deadline: Fall - March 15, Spring - September 15 (to allow time for LTU to nominate student)

Application Method: Application found on UH website. Must print and submit to Study Abroad Programs. 

Areas of Study: Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Game Art, General & JR/SR Elective, Graphic Design, History, Humanities, Industrial Design, Industrial Operations, Information Technology, Interior Architecture, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Com, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Spanish

Program Description: University of Hertfordshire has been ranked within the top 350 world universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12. They provide a vast array of course offerings each semester that align with many Lawrence Tech majors. All students have access to award-winning Learning Research Centers, which are widely regarded as the best among UK universities, as well as state-of-the-art facilities.

Accommodations: On campus residence halls, off campus university property, Private rentals, or Host family.

Approximate Program Costs: $1,850 - $2,650 plus LTU Tuition costs

Included in Costs: Accommodations

Website: www.herts.ac.uk

Download the Hertfordshire Program Timeline/ Checklist - Fall  PDF
Download the Hertfordshire Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring  PDF

Hochschule Esslingen, University Of Applied Sciences

Location:  Esslingen, Germany

Time of Year: Fall/Winter semester (Sept. - Feb.), Spring/Summer semester (Mar. - Aug.)

Academic Year: Junior or Senior standing

Application Method: Submit Application online, print it out and get it signed by Study Abroad Office to be submitted to Esslingen with additional requirements.

Application Deadline: Fall/Winter - May 30, Spring/Summer - Nov. 30

Areas of Study: Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, General & JR/SR Elective, Management & Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics (Robotic) Engineering

Program Description: Participants can take part in a German language and Civilization and Culture course, in addition to their regular coursework. Students study with German classmates during their time at Esslingen, taking part in regular activities and exams. The university also provides orientation weeks with excursions to give participants insight into German culture.

Accommodations: Residence Halls (recommended) or Private Housing (expensive, unfurnished, high demand)

Approximate Program Costs: $2,200 - $3,050 plus LTU Tuition costs

Included in Costs: Accommodations, Administrative fee, Student Union fee

Website: http://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/

Download the Esslingen Program Timeline/ Checklist - Fall PDF
Download the Esslingen Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring  PDF

Kent State Florence Program

Location:  Florence, Italy

Time of Year: Fall, Spring, Summer semester

Academic Year: Junior/Senior year (CoAD students), Sophomore/Junior year (A&S students)

Application Method:  Online Application after approval by Study Abroad Office.

Application Deadline: Fall - May 1, Spring - Oct. 1, Summer - March 1

Areas of Study: Architecture, Business, Economics, English, General & JR/SR Elective, Humanities, Interior Architecture, Psychology, Urban Design

Program Description : Students take classes in the Palazzo dei Cerchi, a prestigious building in the historic center of Florence that dates from around 1280. The internal and external Palazzo was renovated in 2004. Its state-of-the-art classrooms and lecture halls are newly furnished and updated. The Florence Program and the Palazzo dei Cerchi are owned and operated by Kent State University.

Accommodations: Participants in the semester program live in apartments provided through Kent State. All apartments are fully furnished and located within the ancient city walls and within walking distance of the Palazzo.

Approximate Program Costs: $12,000 plus LTU tuition costs
Summer - $4,000 plus LTU tuition costs

Included with Costs: Airfare to/from Florence, Program Fee, Field Trip Fee, Health Insurance, & Housing

Website: http://www.kent.edu/florence

Download the Florence Program Timeline/ Checklist - Fall PDF
Download the Florence Program Timeline/ Checklist - Spring  PDF

University of Limerick

Location:  Limerick, Ireland

Time of Year: Fall and Spring semester

Academic Year: Sophomore of Junior standing

Application Method: Application found on University of Limerick's website.

Application Deadline: Fall - June 1st, Spring - Nov. 1

Areas of Study: Business, Economics, Engineering, General & JR/SR Elective, History, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Architecture, Product Design, Nursing, and Psychology. Courses vary every semester. Students must check the module booklet located on UL's website.

Program Description: Students must be enrolled full time (at least 12 US credits).

Accommodations: UL has eight student villages on campus. Should you receive a room in one of those on campus villages you will have your own private study bedroom equipped with a good size study desk and free access to high speed internet via the UL wired network. All accommodation offers a private bedroom with shared living space and kitchen. Some of our apartment style residences offer en-suite. All villages are equipped with a full set of inventory. From pots, pans, pillows and duvets to a TV in the living room, the accommodation team, in Plassey Campus Centre, will have thought of all the essentials so that you do not have to go to additional expense.

Approximate Program Costs: The tuition fee for non-EU students is €6,900 per semester. On-campus accommodation fees are paid separately.

Included in Costs:

Website: https://www.ul.ie/global