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Program Overview
Located in central England, Keele University warmly welcomes UNCW
students to a study environment described as one of the best in the UK.
Keele’s large, friendly campus has a good balance of UK and international
students from over 100 countries. With an abundance of flora and fauna,
620 acres of beautiful lakes and lush woodlands, Keele University offers one
of the most attractive campuses in Great Britain.
Program Facts
Location……….................................….Keele, England
University Enrollment....................................10,600
Program Type
Exchange and Study Abroad
Program Dates
Academic Year
Late September to Mid May
Academics
Students accepted into the UNC Wilmington exchange/study
abroad program with Keele will receive credit toward their degree
requirements for most majors. Some areas of study available
include American studies, biology, business, chemistry, computer
science, criminology, English, geography, geology, history,
international relations, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics,
political science, psychology and social sciences.
Fall
Late September
to Mid December
**Final exams may be taken at
UNCW in January
Spring
Mid January to Mid May
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester/Academic Year................March 1
Spring Semester.......................... September 15
Eligibility
Students are eligible to apply for this program
if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Degree-seeking student
• At least Sophomore standing at time of participation
• Good judicial standing
• 3.0+ GPA at time of application
Learn more at www.uncw.edu/international
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Housing
Most UNCW students live in single rooms in university residences. These are
normally located within a five to ten minute walk from classes. Meals are also
available in student cafeterias, pubs and cafés. Your floor-mates may be U.K.
students or international students.
Student Life
Nestled into the English countryside, Keele provides a serene venue in which
to study while maintaining a comfortable proximity to numerous urban centers.
Students will find a variety of conveniences on campus, such as a post office,
bookstore, a monthly market that sells clothes and food, as well as numerous
pubs and clubs that frequently host events for students. The campus lies between
Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme which is just a ten minute bus ride
away and has major high street stores, smaller specialist shops and a popular
street market.
Surrounding Areas
Centrally located in the heart of Great Britain, Keele is the perfect starting point
for any European adventure. The university is situated just two hours northwest
of London, and less than one hour from Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham,
Stratford-upon-Avon and Birmingham. Scotland, Ireland and continental Europe
are also only a short train or plane ride away.
Cost
This program is available as an Exchange or as a
Study Abroad:
• Exchange – This means you pay your regular tuition and fees to UNCW, and your room and board costs abroad.
• Study Abroad – This means you pay your tuition, fees, room and board abroad.
With each option, there will be additional costs
for international airfare, passport, visa, health
insurance and local transportation. Please meet
with an advisor at the Office of International
Programs to discuss which option is best for you.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Federal and state financial aid may be applied
toward this program. Even if you are normally
ineligible for financial aid, you should submit a
financial aid application (FAFSA). You may find
that you are eligible for additional funding.
UNCW students may also apply for a UNCW
Education Abroad Grant and additional study
abroad scholarships. Grant applications and
additional information are available at www.
uncw.edu/international/abroad/aid.html.
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Web Sites
Keele University:
www.keele.ac.uk
Newcastle-under-Lyme Tourism Information:
www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
UNCW Office of International Programs:
www.uncw.edu/international
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