Office of International Programs
Winchester, England
JUST THE FACTS
Where is University College Winchester?
Winche
ster is one of the oldest and most beautiful cathedral cities in the United Kingdom. It is a historically rich city that was once home to the Saxon and Norman Kings of England. Set in the rolling countryside of southern England, Winchester is a small but bustling city with a population of just over 35,000. It is centrally located in Southern England just an hour's train ride away from London.
The Kenneth Kettle building houses UCW's IT Centre.
It houses approximately 100 PC's and is open 24 hours
a day. (Photo from the UCW website)
What can I study?
The majors highlighted in BLUE have restricted access which means that Level 3 modules (similar to a US senior seminar) are not likely to be available to exchange students. Students in these fields of study should select their courses from the Level 1 and Level 2 modules.
- American Studies
- Archaeology
- Business
- Dance
- Drama and Theater
- Education
- English
- Film Studies
- History
- Media Studies
- Performing Arts
- Psychology
- Social Care Studies
- Sports Studies
- Theology
- Tourism
Where can I find Information on Courses?
Winchester's most recent module descriptions can be found on-line.
When can I study at UCW?
Semester 1 (Fall) runs from approximately late September though mid-December
Semester 2 (Spring)* runs from approximately early February through late May
*The Spring Semester includes a 4 week Easter break which runs from
approximately mid March through Mid April
Where will I live?
The University of Winchester has accommodation for over 1,000 student in their campus Halls of Residence. All USM exchange students live on-campus in one of the four catered halls on the main college campus. All rooms include a wash basin, single bed, desk, wardrobe, bookshelf. You will need to bring your own bed linen. Although you will have a single bedroom, you will share the floor with 4-6 other students, similar to apartment style living. As part of the exchange, student
s receive a weekly meal allowance.
A Special Note about SPRING Housing ~ During the Spring semester on campus housing must be vacated during the 4-week Easter break. If students are traveling, Winchester can assist you with locating appropriate location to store your belongings. There is a charge of approximately $60 to store your belongings on campus.
Alwyn hall is one of the catered residence halls
at UCW where many USM exchange students live
during their time abroad.
(Photo from the UCW website)
How Much Will it Cost?
Student attending the University of Winchester in the Fall pay USM in-state tuition and fees for 12 credits. Students pay Winchester locally for the cost of on-campus room and board. Students who attend in the Spring pay a rate set by University of Winchester for 12 credits worth of tuition, on campus housing and a partial board plan.
Copies of both Fall and Spring budgets are available on-line.
Do I need a Visa?
Maybe. If you will be studying in the UK for 6 months or more you definitely need to apply for and receive an entry permit (or visa) BEFORE you leave the US. Once accepted into UCW they will mail you additional information on applying for a visa, but in the meantime you can visit http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/doineedavisa
If you will be studying at UCW for less than 6 months you do not need a visa, but you may want to consider obtaining an entry permit (even if you do not need one as it allows limited work opportunities.)
Can I Work?
Immigration regulations allow US citizens enrolled in a course of study in the UK to work up to 20 hours per week. However, students should not count on being able to work while studying in the United Kingdom as jobs can be somewhat limited. The process for obtaining work permission varies depending on the length of time you will be studying in the UK. The following website has additional information on work regulations.