Spend your January Term in London, one of the world's most vibrant creative capitals, studying design or media at the University of the Arts London (UAL). This intensive 3-week program runs January 3–24, 2027, and immerses you in the heart of creative industries while earning 3 semester credits toward your degree. You'll study at the London College of Communications in the trendy Elephant and Castle neighborhood of Southwark, with easy access to the AIFS Abroad Study Center in Kensington.

What makes this program distinctive is that London itself becomes your classroom. Rather than learning about creative industries only through lectures, you'll visit world-class museums, galleries, and local creative cooperatives. You'll engage in hands-on activities like video-making on smartphones, bringing theory directly into practice. The faculty are accomplished professionals—artists, designers, critics, and theorists—who have shaped culture in their fields and now mentor the next generation of creative thinkers. By studying under their guidance, you'll follow in the footsteps of UAL's 200,000+ alumni who have become creative leaders globally.

Your experience extends well beyond the classroom through a rich cultural program organized by AIFS Abroad staff. You'll enjoy guided city tours with professional guides visiting iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, afternoon tea in charming tearooms, West End theater performances, visits to the British Museum and Tate Modern, and explorations of London's diverse neighborhoods. A day trip to Oxford—home to the world's oldest English-speaking university—is included, offering deeper insight into England's historical and cultural heritage. You might also experience curry night in the vibrant Brick Lane neighborhood, sample London's multicultural food scene, or take a Greenwich excursion to see the Royal Observatory and Cutty Sark.

Your housing in a centrally located student residence includes shared rooms, shared bathrooms, and complimentary internet access, positioning you perfectly for both academic pursuits and independent exploration. The AIFS Abroad program fee of $5,490 is inclusive—covering tuition, housing, excursions, cultural activities, a welcome event, 24/7 emergency support, and comprehensive health insurance. Optional round-trip flight packages from 25 U.S. cities (ranging from $1,300–$1,500) and airport transfers are available if you'd like door-to-door convenience.

This program is ideal for sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 3.0+ GPA who want to deepen their understanding of creative industries, communications, and global arts and culture. Whether you're pursuing design, media, communications, or simply want to experience world-class creative education in an iconic city, this January Term abroad offers an unforgettable blend of rigorous academics, cultural immersion, and professional mentorship in one of the world's most inspiring destinations.