With the CIS Australia January in London, study in England’s bustling urban capital, London, at the only parkland campus in a central London borough: the University of Roehampton. 

Enjoy both the feel of a traditional university campus, with the culture of one of the greatest cities in the world. From Trafalgar Square to Notting Hill, and Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, this city has so much to see and do. 

Fields of study  

  • Humanities
  • Media Studies

Find more information regarding specific courses on the CIS Australia website.

Credit Equivalent

20 UK credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 20 credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

Eligibility and application

All applicants must meet the standard Global Experiences Student Eligibility Criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by CIS Australia. 

CIS Australia programs are highly competitive and fill up fast so be sure to get your application in as early as possible.

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Costs

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad.   The application fee is $99 AUD and the program is $8,499 AUD. More information regarding program fees can be found on the CIS Australia website.

The program fees include:

  • CISaustralia support services before, during and after the program
  • Academic advising
  • Financial advice
  • Assistance with travel arrangements
  • Pre-departure guide and session
  • Airport pick-up (on specified program arrival date within designated arrival times)
  • University of Roehampton orientation
  • Accommodation – single occupancy room with ensuite bathroom
  • Welcome meal
  • On-Campus Gym Membership
  • Meals*
  • Tuition fees
  • One cultural activity, e.g. museum visit, walking tour of a neighbourhood market or similar
  • Program risk matrix and COVID-19 risk assessment
  • Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
  • CISaustralia 24/7 on-site support – Site Director
  • University of Roehampton official transcript
  • CISaustralia Certificate of Participation (available on request)

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the program cost.  For more accommodation information, please see the CIS Australia website.

Funding

Global Experiences Grant

When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the  Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

OS-HELP Loan

You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.

Lucinda - 2019

I feel as though I am much more confident in myself, and my abilities to navigate new places. I feel as though personally this experience has given me better social skills when talking to people from very different places. The course I undertook touched on several sensitive topics such as race relations, immigration and how many things are portrayed in the media, and even though it was not directly linked to my study area.

Read more of Lucinda's story here. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

UQ: 24 September 2025
Host: 14 November 2025

Program Dates

Start: 02 January 2026
End: 17 January 2026

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: London, England (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate*


*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only

OS-HELP Loan

If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

Application Deadlines

15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April*

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

*OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

Global Experiences Information Sessions

Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.​

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