The United Kingdom is one of the most expensive places to study abroad due to the weak dollar against the strong pound. Due to this fact, students need to budget accordingly and be aware that prices could likely be approximately double while in the UK. Students are encouraged to meet with Dr. Collin Wilder to discuss the opportunity of receiving the Sherman F. Smith scholarship for the University of Warwick exchange.  

Students typically earn 30 credit hours per academic year. Normally, three year-long courses worth 10 credits each are taken at Warwick, at least one of which must be in history, allowing for a variety of courses to be taken in addition. Students are advised to study at Warwick for the full academic year as students studying at Warwick for only one semester only will have restricted course selection and should meet with Dr. Colin Wilder and Education Abroad Office for more information. 

To see courses UofSC students have taken at this university, please reference the Registrar's Course Equivalency Table. 

The University of Warwick's campus offers  vibrant student life opportunities with sports facilities, an art center, and cafe's and restaurants. For an additional fee, Warwick's International Office organizes a variety of inexpensive excursions to places such as Stratford, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Oxford, Cambridge, London, Stonehenge and Salisbury. Students also have the opportunity for individual travel. Coventry also has many nearby cities and local activities students can access via public transport. 

Per university policy, all USC students will be charged for  emergency medical, evacuation and repatriation insurance of  for their time abroad. Students will be enrolled in this insurance by the education abroad office prior to their departure. This charge will appear on the USC bill for the semester(s) in which you are abroad. Contact the Education Abroad Office for more details regarding the policy. 

Students live in University residences with British, international and other exchange students or arrange their own housing off campus. Prices vary based on accommodation and fees will be paid directly to Warwick. Students who wish to live on campus at Warwick must submit their applications in a timely manner to ensure their housing placement. 

Students participating in an academic year exchange taking full year courses will study at Warwick for all three trimesters, as Warwick has a trimester calendar. 

Students are encouraged to study abroad at Warwick for the full academic year, as most courses are only available for the full year. Students who choose to study abroad for one trimester only will have a limited amount of courses to choose from. Classes begin in late September and end in December for the fall semester. In the spring, classes begin in January and end in March*, with some examinations continuing for the Summer term through late June. 

*note: the spring semester at Warwick is split into the spring and summer terms. Students should plan on staying for the spring term only  (January through March), Those who plan to take courses in the spring and summer terms, must notify the education abroad office of their plans in order to ensure their course placement in the summer term. Students who wish to study for the Fall term only will need to be extra diligent in the course selection process and inform the Education Abroad Office during the application process. It is advised students study abroad at Warwick for all three terms, as most of their courses last for the full year, allowing for a wide selection of courses to choose from. 

Orientation will be held during the first few days after you arrive. Orientation will cover such topics as campus life, health care, safety and housing.

U.S. citizens who attend the University of Warwick for one semester (less than 6 months) do not need to apply for a visa  in advance. You will receive a Student Visitor visa at the airport. Students studying for the full academic year will need to apply for the PBS Tier Four General Student visa. Please contact the Education Abroad Office if you have questions.