Snapshot

Minimum GPA: 3.00

Terms and Dates:

  • Fall 2025
    September 8, 2025 to December 5, 2025
  • Spring 2026
    January 19, 2026 to April 17, 2026
  • Fall 2026

Advisor:

Emily Dougherty

Cornell Affiliations:

Global Learning

Overview

Not all programs open in the second round of applications.

Opportunity Description

Learn more about the application process and deadlines for each round. 

For students interested in direct-enroll opportunities visit University of the Arts London (UAL): Integrated Program

What is unique about this program?

The University of the Arts London (UAL) offers specialized semester study abroad opportunities across three of their affiliated schools. Students have the option to select from the following tracks:

What is unique about their facilities?

London College of Fashion offers students specialist facilities - equipment, tools and resources - across six London sites.

This includes the biggest fashion library and archive in the UK (the library was redeveloped in 2013), sample and sewing rooms, a 3D modelling room, cosmetic science labs, visual merchandising suites and make-up studios.  From the Digital Anthropology Lab working with augmented reality at John Princes Street to the dye and flax garden at Mare Street, LCF makes sure its students have everything they need.

Academic Calendar

  • Academic year: early September - mid-April
  • Fall semester: early September - early December
  • Spring semester: late January - mid-April

For specific dates, refer to the UAL Study Abroad Semester dates.

Things to Consider Before Applying

  • Browse through course options and information
  • Connect with a potential reference as the external application requires an academic reference.
  • Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps.
  • Still have questions?  Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors.
  • Connect with past participants to learn more about the on-site experience.
  • Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @global_cornell

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. For more information, visit Apply for Semester and Year on the Education Abroad website. 

  1. For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are reviewed by Education Abroad. See timeline. Students who secure a space follow Step 2. 

  1. For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section on this page by the external deadline. (Note: This deadline will differ from the general Cornell deadline for approval.) 

  • The external application requires an academic reference that must come from a faculty or graduate assistant, and can be provided by references outside the fashion curriculum.
  • Fashion Product Design and Advanced Fashion Design applicants must submit a portfolio.
  • Fashion Business and Media and Communication applicants must submit a sample of written work.