United Kingdom: London School of Economics

The London School of Economics Summer School enrolls the largest number of summer international study abroad undergraduates in the world, resulting in a lively summer student body drawn from over 100 countries. Available courses come from around the university, including Business and Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, International Relations and Law.

London is an exciting metropolis with a thriving and culturally diverse population, culture and economy. LSE Summer School gives you the opportunity to live and study in this ancient yet cutting-edge global city. While the primary focus of your time at LSE is to take part in a world-class business education, you’ll also be able to participate in social activities around London and connect with students from around the world. Previous summer social activities have included West End Theatre trips, walking tours around London and day trips to Oxford, Cambridge and Bath.

Quick Facts & Links

GPA Requirement: 3.00
Program Options: Direct Enroll
Language of Instruction: English
Program Dates:
- Session One: June 23 – July 11, 2025
- Session Two: July 14 – August 1, 2025
Visit the LSE Summer School website for more information.
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Accessibility Resources

Application Information

Apply for a Kenan-Flagler Global Program and Global Programs scholarship through the same application system using your Kenan-Flagler credentials. Click the Apply Now button below to learn more about application deadlines, requirements, and to start your application!

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Program Logistics

Academics

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

LSE offers courses in Finance and Business and Management that will count for Kenan-Flagler business credit.

You will take either one or two courses in this program in consecutive sessions. You cannot take more than one course per session. These classes will transfer back 4 UNC credits for each successfully completed course (LSE grade of ‘C’ and above). To study abroad through Kenan-Flagler, you must take at least one business course while you are abroad, so if you choose to take a course that is not approved for business credit, your second course must be one that is approved for business credit.

Per Kenan-Flagler policies, the maximum amount of business credit students can receive per course is 3 credit hours. Thus, as LSE courses are worth 4 UNC credits each, if you are taking a business elective equivalent course or a 3-credit hour core class equivalent at LSE, 3 credits will transfer back as business credits, and 1 credit hour will transfer back as general elective hours/hours towards graduation for each course you successfully complete. To study abroad through Kenan-Flagler, you must take at least one business course while you are abroad, so if you choose to take a course that is not approved for business credit, your second course must be one that is approved for business credit. Please note some of the most popular courses (such as Marketing) do tend to fill up quickly, so we encourage students to have back-up course options in mind.

Business Core Courses Approved for Summer 2025:

EC201: Intermediate Economics for ECON 410 (offered in Session 1)
FM250: Finance for BUSI 408 (offered in Session 1)*
AC110: Principles of Accounting for BUSI 407 (offered in Session 1)
MG101: Marketing for BUSI 406 (offered in Session 1)
MG204: Leadership in Organisations for BUSI 405 (offered in Session 2)

*Note: FM250 for BUSI408 has been notoriously challenging for Kenan-Flagler students in past summer terms as taking this semester-long course over three weeks is challenging both in content and time. We encourage you to think through this carefully should you decide to enroll in the course.

Business Elective Courses Approved for Summer 2025:

MG 103 Consumer Behaviour for BUSI 562
MG 107 Management Analytics in the Age of Big Data
All 200+ level Business and Management courses
All 200+ level Finance courses
All 200+ level Accounting courses

Any course that does not fall under one of the categories listed above is NOT approved for business elective credit for Summer 2024. Economics courses at LSE are NOT able to be taken for business credit, with the exception of the ECON 410 equivalent course, EC 201. If you have a question about a course and how it will transfer, please email us at ubpglobal@kenan-flagler.unc.edu

Students wishing to take only business pre-requisite courses or only non-business courses at LSE should pursue study abroad opportunities at London School of Economics through UNC’s Study Abroad Office.

Courses taken through the program will transfer back to UNC Pass (Grade of C and above)/Fail (Grade of C- and below) – (LSE grade of ‘C’ and above)/Fail (LSE grade of ‘C-‘ and below). Pass grades do not affect your UNC GPA. Fail grades transfer back to UNC as Fs, which will affect your UNC GPA. Though transfer credit for this program is Pass/Fail, future employers and graduate schools will also look at the transcript, so grades are essential. Courses that are not pre-approved for business credit will transfer back as general, non-business hours toward graduation. View the ‘Credit Hour Conversions’ accordion on the ‘Academics Procedures‘ page for information on credit hour conversion from LSE to UNC.

To ensure that your course selections transfer back to UNC, you are required to submit an official course transfer request to the Course Request Database as soon as you have access to your course syllabi. This applies to all courses for academic credit, including pre-approved courses. Please review a Credit Transfer MyKE Overview for more information on transferring coursework, credit requirements, etc.

This program also fulfills the Experiential Education/High-Impact Experience requirement.

Housing

Upon acceptance to LSE Summer School, students can submit a housing application. LSE residence halls, which are within walking distance to campus, are filled on a first come first serve basis. There are a variety of options and price points – please visit the LSE accommodations page for more information on the housing options available.

In addition to the LSE-affiliated accommodation options, students can choose to independently arrange housing in London.

Program Cost

We suggest you create your study abroad budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Expense	Estimated Amount
UNC Summer Tuition and Fees	$0 – you will pay LSE tuition directly
Global Programs Administrative Fee	$700
GeoBlue International Medical Insurance	$85

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer/enrolls on a study abroad program, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw from UBP Global are responsible for non-recoverable costs including the Global Programs Administrative Fee. Your student account will be assessed charges to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs has committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal. Such costs include, housing, meals, transportation and any expenses that may be associated with faculty and support participation on your program (if applicable).

**Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

***Other Expenses: our budget worksheet (xlsx) also has a place for you to input other expenses outside of the out-of-pocket estimates that you may incur, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

Funding your global program

Out of Pocket Estimates**
Expense	Estimated Amount
LSE Tuition	$3,200 – one session $5,400 – two sessions
LSE Application Fee	$70
International Airfare	$1,200
Housing	$2,700 per session
Meals	$600 per session
Immigration Visa/Residence Permit	$0 (U.S. Citizens)
Passport Application Fee	$165
Course Materials	$150 per session
International Cell Phone Plan	$80 per session
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance	$100 per session
Local Transportation	$150 per session
Miscellaneous	$1,225 per session

Other Personal Expenses*** (subject to exchange rate fluctuations)

Total Estimated Expenses (Direct Enroll):	$10,425 for one session $17,630 for two sessions

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer/enrolls on a study abroad program, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw from UBP Global are responsible for non-recoverable costs including the Global Programs Administrative Fee. Your student account will be assessed charges to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs has committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal. Such costs include, housing, meals, transportation and any expenses that may be associated with faculty and support participation on your program (if applicable).

* This direct enroll tuition is reflected in US dollars at the current pre-summer 2024 exchange rate.

**Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

***Other Expenses: our budget worksheet (xlsx) also has a place for you to input other expenses outside of the out-of-pocket estimates that you may incur, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

Funding your global program

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? You can stay in the United Kingdom as a student for up to 6 months without a visa. If you are accepted into this program, you will not be required to acquire a visa as your program is approximately 3-6 weeks in length. Please set up an appointment with your Global Programs Advisor to discuss.

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting with Sherri Carmichael to learn more about this and other Summer programs by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

Schedule Appointment

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