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Parliament building and Big Ben.
Founded in 1972
Ithaca College London Center
The London Center is IC's longest-running study abroad program, offering coursework combined with exciting international experiences and internships.

In 1972, the first group of adventurous Ithaca College students traveled to England. Today, the Ithaca College London Center—one of the longest-standing US-based study abroad programs in London—continues to welcome students for a semester or summer of learning and adventure. The London Center's staff and faculty have extensive experience guiding students through the ins and outs of life in Great Britain.

Ithaca's base in London is an elegantly restored Victorian house located in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The London Center features classrooms, a small library, a comfortable common lounge, and two computer labs with internet access, as well as wireless connectivity for laptop users. Just a three-minute walk from the nearest tube station, our site serves as the perfect jumping-off point for exploring London. Iconic attractions such as the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and the world-famous department store Harrods are all within walking distance.

Whether your interests lie in medieval music or the European Union, Hamlet or BBC News 24, Oscar Wilde or Zadie Smith, London offers a wealth of opportunities. Classroom learning comes to life as you immerse yourself in British life and culture. You might explore abbeys and cathedrals, visit the neighborhoods where John Keats and Virginia Woolf once lived, or delve into British economics through an internship at the London office of a multinational corporation. Alternatively, you may read Charles Dickens and wander the back alleys where the "Artful Dodger" and Oliver Twist once roamed.

As a student at the London Center, you can seamlessly combine an American undergraduate curriculum with a variety of exciting international experiences. Course offerings span business, communications, fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. For those seeking international work experience and deeper cultural immersion, we provide internship placements with invaluable opportunities. No matter your personal or academic interests, the Ithaca College London Center offers stimulating and rewarding experiences.

Special London Center Programming

Theatre Program
Discover the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich dramatic heritage of one of the world's greatest theatrical capitals
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Internship Program
Learn more about gaining valuable international internship experience while spending a semester in London.
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Summer Program
Discover the exciting opportunity to study at the London Center this summer.
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Mission

The London Center Mission derives from the Vision and Mission of Ithaca College and specifically addresses the goal of Ithaca Forever to underscore the continuum of theory, practice, and performance. The London Center is an active student-centered environment that fosters development of the intellect, creativity, and character in the context of international, multi-lingual, and multi-ethnic London.

The London Center is situated in a global destination that expands student independence, self-confidence, and awareness of themselves as engaged citizens within a vibrant international community. The Center enables students to connect theory and practice by facilitating cultural internships as well as co-/extra- curricular activities that use London as the classroom. In addition, students are exposed to different teaching and learning styles that inform the global workforce. The London Center allows students to prepare academically, professionally, and personally to contribute towards the achievement of equity and sustainability for all who share this planet.

Office of International Programs

Ithaca Campus Office Location and Hours:
018 - 020 PRW (Garden Level)
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST

Mailing Address:
Ithaca College
Office of International Programs
953 Danby Rd. • Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca College London Center

35 Harrington Gardens
London SW7 4JU, UK