London College of Fashion
Program Type: Exchange
Part of University of the Arts London (UAL), London College of Fashion (LCF) is highly ranked internationally for art and design and is a global leader in fashion education. Students learn from, and are supported by, academics and technicians with a wealth of professional experience in all areas of the fashion and creative industries. Through boundary-pushing research, LCF unites design, science, engineering and technology, to redefine fashion. LCF has recently moved to a single purpose-built site on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, part of the East Bank culture, education and innovation development.
Deadline
15-Sep: Spring
Eligibility
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Matriculation in a Bachelor's degree program
- Advertising and Marketing Communication
- Students must obtain academic approval from the department.
- Students may participate in their 6th semester.
- Fabric Styling
- Portfolio: Students must submit a portfolio of recent work to the department within the online application.
- Students must obtain academic approval from the department.
- Students may participate in their 6th semester.
Course Information
A full-time semester credit load at LCF consists of 60 UK credits. Major area credit
is available. Liberal arts credit is not available, but students may take liberal
arts and other courses online at FIT at no additional expense as this is an exchange
program.
Advertising and Marketing Communications Course Information:
Students fulfill 6th semester major area courses by taking two units (modules) worth 60 UK credits in Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism and Content Creation or the BA (Hons) Fashion Public Relations and Communication program at LCF.
Fabric Styling Course Information:
Students fulfill 6th semester major area courses by taking two units (modules) worth 60 UK credits in Year 2 of the BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Production program at LCF.
Academic Calendar
A detailed Academic Calendar can be viewed on the UAL website.
Students are generally expected to arrive the weekend before orientation begins.
Accommodations
Students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements for the duration
of their stay. Students may choose to apply to live in one of the UAL’s Halls of Residence
(recommended) or in a privately-rented home. Typically, only certain halls allow residents
for one term.
UAL Housing for Study Abroad Students
Study Visa
While US citizens do not need to apply for a visa in advance of arrival, they must
secure a UK ETA for short-term study (under six months). All non-US citizens must
carefully review UK visa requirements as they may need to apply in advance for a short-term study visa. Supporting documentation
will be provided by LCF after admission.
Health and Wellness
Health Insurance
FIT requires all students to be covered in the U.S. and internationally for the duration of their study abroad program.
UHC Study Abroad Insurance
*Students will be enrolled and account will be billed before start of program. More
detailed information about coverage and claims processes will be provided post-approval.
FIT also requires students to be covered in the U.S. for the duration of their program. Because the UHC Study Abroad Insurance is ACA-compliant, students may waive FIT's domestic Haylor insurance using the standard waiver process.
Wellness
UAL's Student Services team provide a wide range of counseling, health and disability services to all enrolled students. Refer to their Student Services site for details on what services are available to you.
Program Budget
LCF Financial Budget Sheet (Google Doc)
This may be shared with Financial Aid Services so that a careful review of your program costs may be completed by an assigned financial aid counselor.
Scholarships
Paying for Study Abroad
Application, Instructions, and Preparations
How to Apply