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BYU London Centre Winter

Dates: 7 January–17 April 2026 (approx.)
Priority Deadline: 1 September 2025
Application Deadline: 1 October 2025
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FRAMING LONDON'S CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND SUSTAINABLE PORTRAIT
Join us for an interdisciplinary and immersive experience framing the rich portrait of London's arts, urban ecology, and social evolution, leaving yourself with a profound understanding of how this ever-evolving global hub has weathered a storied history and planned for a sustainable future. Further, we will compare London’s portrait with two other iconic cities, Edinburgh, Scotland and Paris, France, in weeklong trips outside the center to provide alternative examples of how European cities, steeped in different social cultures, are embracing sustainable futures. Day trips away from London also include strolling through Cotswolds’ country lanes, uncovering the mysteries of Oxford, enjoying afternoon tea in Jane Austen’s Bath, exploring ancient Roman villas in the British countryside, and experiencing Tintagel Castle and Cornwall’s picturesque beach towns.

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Contact Us

Dr. Zachary Aanderud
(801) 422-4220
zta@byu.edu

Dr. Scott Sanders
(801) 422-5309
scott_sanders@byu.edu

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
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Courses

Accepted students will be required to register for 12 credit hours for Winter Semester:

PWS 150—Environmental Biology (3 credit hours; fulfills Biology and Cultural Awareness GE credit) or PWS 250—Field Ecology with Dr. Zachary Aanderud

UNIV 218R—Social Sciences (London) (3 credit hours; fulfills GE Letter) with Dr. Scott Sanders

UNIV 210R—Global and Cultural Awareness (3 credit hours; fulfills GE Letter) with Dr. Aanderud and Sanders

CLCIV 202—World Cultures in Art (3 credit hours; fulfills Civilization 2 GE credit) with Dr. Cecilia Peek

Participants may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$12,000–12,500

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students); housing at the London Centre; breakfast and dinner all days except Saturday; admission to program-related plays, museums, and historical sites; transportation within London; travel, lodging, and meals on program excursions; and international health insurance coverage.

Program cost does not include airfare to/from London, preparation course tuition, lunches and Saturday meals, passport fees, or personal expenses. Students can expect to spend a minimum of $500 on food and expenses beyond the charged cost of the program; while spending varies widely, the average student spends $2,000–3,000 total in food and personal expenses including shopping and entertainment. Part-time BYU and non-BYU students must also pay the cost of the 1 credit hour class for the winter prep course.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour) during the second block of the fall 2024 semester.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.
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Housing

Students reside and take classes in the London Centre in the vibrant, conveniently located West End neighborhood of Bayswater. The Centre is a short Tube ride from most central London attractions and just minutes by foot from Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, and hundreds of shops and restaurants. Program costs include breakfast and dinner all days except Saturday. The Centre offers free laundry facilities, a library, a lounge, and Wi-Fi access. All dinners and breakfasts at the London Centre are prepared and served communally. Students are required to help in food preparation and cleanup. Because of the communal nature of the meals, the BYU London Centre cannot meet all special dietary needs, nor can it ensure a safe environment for those with food allergies. Please also note that other than a microwave, students do not have individual cooking access in the Centre and may not bring their own small appliances to the Centre to prepare food for themselves individually.

If you have dietary or allergy concerns, we recommend that you speak with the International Study Programs office, or program directors, before you apply.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu

The UK now requires that ALL travelers get pre-approval to enter the country. For more details, please refer to the information under “Do I Need a Visa?" https://kennedy.byu.edu/isp-travel-policy  
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information document.

Priority Deadline: 1 September 2025
Application Deadline: 1 October 2025
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Dr. Zachary Aanderud is a professor of environmental science focusing on harnessing the power of bacteria and archaea from extreme ecosystems in biotechnology, especially the generation of biogas and health of the human gut microbiome.

(801) 422-4220
zta@byu.edu

Dr. Scott Sanders is a professor of sociology focusing on global rural inequalities, poverty, healthcare access, globalization, labor standards, and NGO program monitoring and evaluations.

(801) 422-5309
scott_sanders@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.