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LEEDS - UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS Program Level: Undergraduate Number of Weeks/Term: 18 |
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- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
- Contact Details
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.
LOCATION INFORMATION
England
England is the most populous home nation of the United Kingdom (UK). It accounts for more than 83% of the total UK population, occupies most of the southern two-thirds of the island of Great Britain and shares land borders with Scotland, to the north, and Wales, to the west. Elsewhere, it is bordered by the North Sea, Irish Sea, Atlantic Ocean and English Channel.
England is named after the Angles, one of a number of Germanic tribes believed to have originated in Angeln in Northern Germany, who settled in England in the 5th and 6th centuries. This is also the origin of its Latin name Anglia. It has not had a distinct political identity since 1707, when Great Britain was established as a unified political entity; however, it has a legal identity separate from those of Scotland and Northern Ireland, as part of the entity "England and Wales".
Leeds
The city of Leeds is located midway between London and Edinburgh (both are about 2 hours away by train) in the Yorkshire region. A vibrant city with a large college-aged population, Leeds is the commercial capital of Yorkshire as well as the cultural and sporting center for much of the region. In addition to its title as one of Europe's leading club venues, Leeds is host to symphony concerts, major opera and ballet companies, and plays.
Within easy reach of Leeds are national parks and areas of outstanding beauty, including the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines and the North Torkshire Moors. Around the region there are miles and miles of breathtaking countryside, stone built market towns, historical sites such as Castle Howards and Nostell Priory, and the ruined medieval abbeys that inspired the romantic movement. The walled city of York is just 25 miles to the northeast and Sheffield, an area rich in nineteenth-century history, is also nearby.
PROGRAM DATES
Academic Year: September - early June
Spring Term: late January - early June
NOTE: Students may participate in this program for the spring or for a full academic year. There is an introductory week (included in the preceding dates) at the beginning of the school year.
***Please note that Mechanical Engineering students may only study at Leeds for the full academic year.***
YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
1998
HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The University of Leeds received its charter from Edward VII in 1904 and has since developed an international reputation for high quality teaching and research. With about 28,000 students in over 684 different degree programs, Leeds is one of the largest universities in England. Leeds has such a good reputation for being warm and welcoming to international students that they now have students from over 100 countries at the university.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Subject Areas Available:
- Accounting
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- History, Technology, and Society
- International Affairs
- Literature, Communication, and Culture
- Management
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Philosophy, Science, and Technology
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
Language Information
All courses are taught in English.
Course Information
For detailed course information: click here Top
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.
For detailed credit transfer instructions click here
For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here
Standing Transfer Credit Approvals Available on OSCAR
Certain courses from this school have been given standing approval on the Transfer Equivalency Table found on OSCAR. If a course you would like to take is listed on this table, you do not need to seek additional approval. If a course you would like to take is not listed on this table, you need to seek approval for the course via the Foreign Credit Approval form.
CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.
Leeds uses the following credit transfer system:
1 Leeds credit = 0.357 GT credits
10 Leeds credits = 3 GT credits
20 Leeds credits = 7 GT credits
GRADING SYSTEM
Leeds uses the following grading system listed below:
Leeds Grade = US Grade
64-100 = A
49-63 = B
36-48 = C
34-35 = D
0-33 = F
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
PROGRAM COSTS
The same matriculation, tuition and other mandatory fees (including transportation, technology, activity, health, and athletic) apply to a term abroad as would normally at Georgia Tech. Exchange students must pay tuition and fees to the GT Bursar for each semester they are abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT; instead, these expenses are paid on site.
Keep in mind the costs of books, health insurance, food, living expenses, and travel money, as well as pre-departure costs like your passport and plane ticket. In general, England is more expensive than the United States so you will want to devise and use a budget.
The currency in all of the United Kingdom is the British Pound (GBP). The sterling pound is made up of 100 pence. Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.
DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here
Students who participate in this program may be eligible to apply for two study abroad scholarships for incoming students to the UK:
BUTEX Scholarship: click here
Leeds Travel Awards: click here
BUTEX deadlines are usually in early August, so if you are planning to study abroad in the Spring term, you must apply for the scholarship at that time (even though program deadlines are later in the fall). Leeds has separate deadlines for students starting in the fall and spring.
Following are cost estimates for one semester at Leeds that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.
In State Tuition $3,035 Out of State Tuition $3,285 GT Mandatory Fees $818 Books and Supplies $350 Administrative and/or Application fees $0 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $870 Roundtrip Airfare $1,000 Room and Board $4,100 Additional Language Instruction $0 Mandatory Insurance $150 Total $10,323 (in state) $10,573(out of state)
*Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Housing
You can choose from several types of housing at the University of Leeds ranging from single rooms with meal plans to shared housing. The University residence halls have a full meal plan, the cost of which is included in your housing fees. Three residence halls are on campus yet the majority are located 1-3 miles away on a main bus route. An advantage of choosing a residence hall is the convenience of communal dining rooms and laundry facilities.
There are also flats (apartments) with communal kitchens and private or shared shower and toilet. Small, shared housing is also an option. There is a "Hillel House" which is an associated hostel with a cafeteria serving Kosher food for Jewish students of the University.
Housing becomes available at the start of the Intro week in September. You will receive an application for housing from the Office of International Education after you are accepted as a participant in this program. On that application, you'll be able to specify your housing preferences. More details for housing can be found on-line: click here
Meals
INSURANCE
Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
With its three large sports halls and extensive playing fields, students at the University of Leeds have no excuse for being without adequate exercise. Among Leeds' various indoor activities are badminton, basketball, a climbing wall, rifle range, and squash courts. If you are more of an outdoor sports-person, you might enjoy the twenty-eight pitches (fields) for soccer, rugby, lacrosse, American football, hockey and so much more. For the more adventurous, there are University-based clubs for parachuting, windsurfing, and sub-aqua swimming.
We encourage you to get involved in one or more of the 50 sports clubs and 150 societies covering a variety of cultural, social, religious, political, national and international activities on campus. You are not limited to on-campus activities. The city offers numerous concerts, festivals, museums and other cultural events.
CLIMATE
Yes, England is rainy, but the temperature is very mild. It never swelters, it rarely freezes and experiences only an occasional snow. Evenings are cool in the summer and quite pleasant. The average temperature in this region is between 35ºF and 78ºF. Be sure you have a rain "slicker" and a good umbrella before setting off for Leeds.
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online: click here
Depending on how long you will be in the UK and whether or not you intend to work, you may or may not need to apply for a visa prior to departure. Visa regulations and interpretations can change, so be sure to check the UK Border Agency web site frequently: click here
YOUR NEXT STEPS
To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
click here
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Becky Gunter, Semester Study Abroad Advisor
GT Office of International Education
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, Suite 211
Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
E-mail: becky.gunter@oie.gatech.edu
OIE web site: click here
Host/Program Web Site: click here
Leeds
England
Europe
Semester
18
12
English
For more info, contact OIE.
Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In a semester program, you actually take classes with the host universitys students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Semester program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.
In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.
In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
GTs International Plan: More than just study abroad
Your major is participating in this new initiative!
The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan. For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here