Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, England
GPA: 2.5

Global Business and Economics in London

Program Overview

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Prepare yourself for a future in business and economics by studying in London, one of the world's leading financial centers. The spring quarter Global Business and Economics in London program offers the opportunity to gain real international work experience and earn major satisfying upper division Business Administration and Economics credits, all while immersing yourself in one of the most fascinating and prominent international cities on the planet.

This intensive program in a fast-paced city will involve balancing academic, work, and personal responsibilities while making progress towards your educational, professional, and personal goals by experiencing all that London has to offer.

If you are interested in completing an internship on this program, please visit Global Business and Economics in London with Internship!

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Spring Quarter 2026 11/15/2025 03/29/2026 06/06/2026
Spring Quarter 2027 11/15/2026 03/28/2027 06/05/2027
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Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

You will enroll in 3 - 4 courses from the options below for a total of 12 - 16 credits. All courses offered in London are recognized and approved for academic credit by various UO departments and GEO partner institutions. Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. 

Spring 2026 Course Offerings:

  • BA 325: Global, Legal, Social Environment of Business (4 credits)
  • BA 361: Cross Cultural Business Communication (4 credits)
  • BA 308: Leadership and Communication (4 credits)
  • OXEU 388: Economic Integration of the European Union (4 credits) ~ equivalent to EC 300 level elective
  • EC 470: Monetary Economics (4 credits) ~ Prerequisites: EC 311 and EC 313
  • GLBL 388: Contemporary Britain in a Global Setting (4 credits)

London will serve as a classroom as much as the center itself. Academic activities are integrated with excursions, giving you an inside look into the vibrant business culture of the United Kingdom. Courses are taught by British faculty who have experience teaching US students as well as considerable practical experience in the related field they are teaching. Visits to several well-known cultural locations in and around the city are also planned. All instruction is in English. Courses make use of a variety of materials and texts, all of which are included in the program fee. Students should be prepared for a rigorous academic experience and a busy schedule. Classes will run Monday-Friday every week.

For business administration and accounting majors: this program may satisfy all three Lundquist College of Business (LCB) Global Context requirements and meet the Cultural Awareness for Business Decisions requirement with LCB academic advisor approval. Please contact an LCB academic advisor for more details about these requirements.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Housing Description

Students will be living in shared housing in Central London. Students will be housed in twin rooms in either apartments or studios with shared living spaces. The housing will be conveniently located in either Zone 2 or Zone 3 in London. Students will be within walking distance of the Tube network, local supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.

The housing will be fully furnished and the cooking spaces will be fully equipped with utensils, plates, glasses and cookware. All apartments have Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, linens and 24/7 emergency support.

Your program application will have a housing questionnaire to gather information and assist with roommate assignments. Please note that students may share an apartment with students of a different gender.

Budget and Price

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Global Business and Economics in London

2027 Spring Quarter

GEO Program Fees
Description Amount
UO Study Abroad Fee* $500
Program Tuition $7,926
Housing $4,976
Local Transportation $804
Insurance $294
Estimated Additional Expenses
Description Amount
Estimated Cost to Acquire US Passport $150
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,500
Estimated Meal Expenses $2,500
Estimated Cellphone Expenses $200
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $1,000
Total
Description Amount
Sub-Total: GEO Program Fees (Billed to UO Student Account) $14,500
Sub-Total: Estimated Additional Expenses $5,350
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance $19,850

Included in Program Costs: Program tuition, medical insurance, pre-departure orientation, on-site support, housing, course materials, and excursions.

* Non-UO Students: study abroad fees and application fees vary by campus; check with your home campus study abroad office.

Please visit GEO Billing Information for information about how you will be billed and when payments are due.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
Upon acceptance to the program

Student agrees to $500 non-refundable program deposit
12 weeks before program start date

Student is responsible for 50% of total GEO program fees 
Program start date or after program begins

Student is responsible for 100% of total GEO program fees
Note that scholarship funds are not able to be applied to program deposit.

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

To view the program specific cancellation policy dates and penalties, click the term budget dropdown menu.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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