UCL STUDENT AND REGISTRY SERVICES
Study Abroad
USA: University of Syracuse
Location:
Syracuse
Campus Style and Size:
urban, 21000 students
Language of Instruction:
English
QS World Ranking 14/15:
625
Demand for exchange places:
Lower Demand
Welcome to Syracuse!
Time Difference:
Flight time from UK:
GMT - 05:00
7 hours 25 minutes
Nearest Major Airport
Hancock International Airport
Climate
Syracuse's hottest month is historically July, with an
average high temperature of 28 °C, while its coldest
month is historically January, with an average high
temperature of −1 °C
Things to See and Do
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Syracuse's museum of Science and Tech
Enjoy the bars and live music in the
Downtown area
cycle the Onondaga Creekwalk
Health Insurance
You may be required to purchase mandatory
university health insurance as a condition of
enrolment. This is reimburseable by the Study
Abroad Team but should be factored in to your
budget.
Will I need a visa?
Non-US citizens require a visa to study in the US- in
most cases this is a J1 Student visa and includes
online application and appointment with the US
embassy prior to departure. More information is
provided at the point of formal acceptance of an
exchang
Accommodation at the University of
Syracuse
Costs to Consider
Undertaking a year abroad requires a realistic
budgeting plan. More information on finances can
be found on our website. Some preliminary costs to
consider are-
Visa Cost
Return Flight
(average)
more information, visitwww.ucl.ac.uk/studyabroad/finance
up to $190 (USD)
$600
Accommodation may not be guaranteed; but can
often be provided if an application is made following
formal acceptance. It is common for US Halls of
Residence to offer shared room accommodation.
Key Dates
Semester Dates
September to
Semester 1
December
Will I pay Tuition Fees?
Students undertaking an exchange placement are
required to pay a reduced amount of tuition fees to
UCL and no tuition fees to the host university. For
Did You Know…
Semester 2
January to June
University of Syracuse Website:
www.syr.edu
The Great New York State Fair, held in Syracuse is
the longest running Fair of it's kind in the US. It
attracts almost one million visitors annually.
UCL Study Abroad Website:
www.ucl.ac.uk/studyabroad