• Students must be in at least their third year of college-level study at time of the program.
• Suggested minimum GPA is 3.5.
• Students must be in good academic and financial standing at LIM College to participate.
• Students must also have full-time standing at the time of their application and through the end of the exchange program in order to participate.
• Students must apply by the deadlines listed below under "Important Dates."

• Fall 2026 Deadline - February 20, 2026
• APPLICATION FORM

London, England

Partner school website: http://www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/

Exchange-specific information at: https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/london-college-of-fashion/lcf-global/mobility

Term dates:

• Fall semester: Early October — mid-February (LIM students will return to the US by late January in time for the Spring semester to begin; the end of the LCF semester will be completed by students online)
• Spring semester: Mid-February — end of June

Accepted students will participate in a mandatory orientation at their host school prior to the start of the semester. The dates and times of the orientation will be provided to accepted students.

Students must submit their completed application by the deadlines listed above under "Important Dates" to be considered for this program.

LIM College’s study abroad programs are competitive, as more applications are typically received than there are spots available. The following factors are considered when LIM selects candidates to participate in study abroad programs:

• Personal statement/essay: Original, succinct essays with well-thought out content will be rated highly.
• Interview with Study Abroad Coordinator: Students should be prepared to speak about why they are a good candidate for the program to which they are applying.
• GPA: The student’s LIM College GPA is taken into consideration.
• Demonstrated interest: Applicants can increase their chance of being selected by attending information sessions and/or setting up a time to meet one-on-one with the Study Abroad Coordinator to discuss the program they are interested in applying for.

Students who are accepted into the program will be required to submit their personal and academic information to their host school along with a copy of the photo page of their passport. Further information on this process will be given to accepted students.

All students are required to attend the LIM College Pre-Departure Orientation. Date, time, and location are made available after acceptance into the program. It is compulsory for all students to attend the Induction (Orientation) Day at LCF; students are required to arrange their travel so they can do so. Orientation is typically held just prior to the start of each corresponding term.

LIM students apply for admission into a specific degree program and the available courses are pre-determined by LCF. Students must register for 60 UAL/LCF credits which equals 15 U.S. credits.

Students must meet with their academic advisor prior to departure to ensure their courses will fit into their graduation plan.

Housing on campus is open to exchange students, but availability is extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed. LCF has a variety of resources to find reliable off campus housing that is provided to LIM College Students upon acceptance into the program or shortly after; the LIM College Study Abroad Coordinator will also assist accepted students with finding accommodation. All housing costs are paid directly to the housing provider, which may be the host university, a student apartment company, a landlord, etc. depending on where the student chooses to live.

Students are responsible for booking and purchasing their own airfare.

Students registered for courses in the UK for a course of study of six months or more are entitled to primary medical care provided by the National Health Service (NHS). If you are on a course of less than six months’ duration, you are not entitled to primary medical care. However, any overseas visitor is entitled to emergency or immediately required treatment. The NHS charges for medicines, eyeglasses and eye care, and dental treatment. In addition, the NHS does not cover repatriation to your home country.

Students are encouraged to purchase private health insurance that provides coverage for the duration of the program. International insurance should cover (at minimum) comprehensive hospitalization, prescription medication, emergency medical evacuation, and repatriation of remains.

Students pay LIM College tuition to LIM College for the semester abroad. This does not cover airfare, housing, books, meals, or personal expenses, such as shopping. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the UK and the United States. Additional costs to consider (all amounts are approximations and in British pounds unless otherwise noted):

• Round-trip transportation to and from the UK: $1000
• Student Visa: £310
• Housing: £740 per month
• Food: £200 per month
• Public Transportation: £120 per month
• International Health Insurance: $250
• Books & Supplies: £250
• Excursions: varies

Students who receive financial aid can typically apply this aid to a semester abroad. All students who receive aid will be required to meet with a Student Financial Services Counselor prior to departure to discuss the status of their aid and complete any additional requirements.

US citizens should obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization prior to entering the UK to study for up to six months.

All students must have a valid passport that expires no sooner than 6 months past the end of the exchange experience.

LCF does not sponsor student visas. For information on applying for an ETA, please see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta