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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University combines academic excellence with state-of-the-art facilities, all set in 160 acres of beautiful, langdscaped grounds.Ìý Located in Ormskirk, Edge Hill is 25 minutes from Liverpool, 40 minutes from Manchester, and a train ride from London. Ormskirk is a friendly 12th century market town that provides you with opportunites for a wide range of culture and leisure activities: live music, theatre, sports, dance, hiking, the arts and shopping.
Overview
³¢´Ç³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý | Ormskirk, England |
Term(s) Ìý |
Semesters only
Fall: Mid-September - Mid-December Spring: Early January -ÌýMid-May |
Areas of Study | Biology, Business, Computer Science, Dance, English, Film, Geology, GIS, History, Kinesiology, LEJA, Psychology, Theatre |
Housing Ìý | Residence Hall |
Passport | RequiredÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý |
Visa (for US citizens) | Not Required for stays of less than 6 months |
Eligibility
GPA | 2.75 |
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ hours completed |
12 |
Student conduct |
Good standing |
Grad credit | Not Available |
Pre-requisite | None |
Student Year | Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
Entry Requirements
Passport:Ìý Required. Must be valid for at least six (6) months after your study abroad program ends.Ìý For information on how to apply for or renew a passport, see
Passports 101
.
Current passport processing times areÌý11-13 weeks.Ìý Plan accordingly to avoid issues obtaining your visa, airine tickets, and other necessary items for travel.Ìý Failure to receive your passport in time can lead to postponement of your program.
Visa:Ìý Student visa requirements vary based on the length of the study abroad program:
Programs shorter than 6 months:
Ìý You can apply for your UK Student Visitor Visa upon arrival in England.
Programs longer than 6 months
:Ìý You must apply for a student visa before entering England.Ìý Visa requirements can be found on the
.
Traveling to England without the proper visa or paperwork can lead to denied entry to England, forced removal from your program, and financial consequences.
Health Insurance
It is University policy that you must have international health insurance for the time you are abroad.Ìý Only two options are approved to meet this requirement:
Ìý • °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ Student Health Insurance
Ìý • A supplemental plan (Patriot Travel Medical) from
.
Health Precautions
COVID-19 - You are
REQUIRED
to follow the policies of your host school, host country, the CDC and TSA. It is your responsibility to know and understand these policies. If policies change before or during your program, it is your responsbility to comply with the new policies. Failure to do so can result in removal from your program and/or the host country, financial consequences and academic consequences at the host school and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.
Walking/mobility/travel - Expect more walking than on-campus.Ìý It is a mixture of urban (pavement/concrete) and natural (grass/dirt) terrain, including uneven/hilly terrain and up/down flights of stairs.Ìý Some historic sites and tourist areas have limited handicapped accessibility.Ìý Sidewalks in these areas can be narrow with uneven surfaces. Ìý
Vaccinations - No vaccinations are required for entry into England.Ìý Up to date vaccination recommendations are available on the
.
Accessibility - Accessibility and accommodation are very different from that found in the United States.Ìý Please
for questions on the availability of accommodations for your specific situation.
PLEASE NOTE ÌýIt is your responsibility to request accommodation from DR; staff are not legally permitted to inquire about such needs.Ìý Requests should be made as early as possible so there's sufficient time to arrange accommodations in your location.Ìý
Costs (Comparative Table)
last updated 7/25/23 ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýItems | °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ | Edge Hill |
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Tuition 12 semester hours, plan W ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý |
4,835 | 12,800 |
Commitment Fee |
-- |
75 |
±á±ð²¹±ô³Ù³óÌý±õ²Ô²õ³Ü°ù²¹²Ô³¦±ð | 1,052 | 250 |
Passport |
-- |
165 |
Student visa
(only for programs 6 months or longer)
|
-- |
0 |
Housing and Meals | 5,450 | Included with tuition cost |
Books and supplies |
480 |
200 |
Local transportation |
785 | 280 |
Personal/misc.
(phone, laundry, recreation, etc.)
|
890 | 650 |
Total | 13,495 | 14,420* |
*You are responsible for purchasing your own flights
Various types of aid are available to help fund your experience.Ìý Check out our
Financial Aid
and
Scholarships
pages for more details.
Academics
Study Abroad students at Edge Hill take 3-4 classes per semester, averaging 12-15 sh at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼.Ìý An "average" Edge Hill class is 20 UK credits or roughly 4 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ semester hours.Ìý You will take at least 60 UK credits (12 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ sh) but no more than 80 UK credits (15 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÀúÊ·¼Ç¼ sh).
Classes are graded on a 100 point scale with letter grades of A, A-, B+, B, C+, C, and F.
Classes at Edge Hill are taught in English.
Terminology
"Course" - Major
"Module" - Course or class
"Faculty" or "School" - Department or School
Study Abroad students are eligible to take classes from all areas listed in the
Study Abroad Catalogue
.Ìý All class requests are subject to approval by the Edge Hill School/Faculty during the application stage.Ìý Individual classes may require proof of pre-requisite coursework.
Housing and Meals
The accommodation option for Study Abroad students at Edge Hill is student residence halls in single rooms. A meal plan of up to 12 meals per week on campus is included; additional meals are your responsibility.Ìý On-campus housing is guaranteed for Study Abroad students.
More information is available on
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Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
StudyAbroad@wiu.edu
Memorial Room 348
309-298-2504
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