Spend two weeks in London and explore how art and fashion co-mingle in the city’s innovative arts and culture programming! Students will visit private collections, heritage sites, small museums and galleries, as well as major museums and arts centers. Participants will meet curators and programmers; analyze and critique exhibitions; and engage in discussions about the motivations and goals that shape contemporary strategies of visual presentation. Throughout, students are asked to contextualize the thinking behind curatorial presentations, within the exhibition itself and within London–a global hub of politics and finance, where the popular is celebrated alongside the traditional and where class structures and immigration patterns map onto the city’s geography and shape its daily life.
Location:
London, UK
Program Dates:
May 30 - June 14, 2025 (tentative; subject to change)
Faculty
Rachel Lifter, Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director, Department of Arts and Arts Professions
Application Deadline:
- Priority Deadline: February 5, 2025
- Regular Deadline: March 5, 2025 (admissions continue thereafter on a space-available basis)
Find the application link and instructions on the "How to Apply" page.
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Who can participate:
- NYU graduate students
- NYU undergraduate students who have:
- 96+ earned credits by course start date
- related coursework
- approval from the faculty director as well as their advisor
- Non-NYU graduate students and professionals who are both:
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Currently hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Related areas of study:
- Costume Studies
- Visual Arts Administration
- Art and Art Professions
- Media and Culture
- Modern Culture Studies
This is not a complete list. We value diverse perspectives in our programs and encourage students from other majors and professions.
How to apply:
The application link and instructions, as well as the deadlines and notification timelines, can be found on the "How to Apply" page.
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This is a credit-bearing graduate Global course. Students self-register in Albert for the following course for a total of 3 credits:
- ARVA-GE 2027, Section 099 (Class #TBC) - Interpreting Exhibitions (3 credits)
Offered through the Department of Art and Art Professions.
Important Note: This course fulfills the ARVA-GE 2027 requirement for Visual Arts Administration students on the Arts Management track. The program places equal emphasis on art and fashion. All graduate students are welcome to apply.
All program applicants are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to determine if and how this course may be applied toward their program requirements and degree completion.
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Direct Costs Billed by NYU
Participants will be billed for the cost of the graduate course following the standard per-credit rate for NYU Steinhardt Graduate Study Tuition and Fees. In addition, study abroad courses have a supplemental Program Fee that covers the cost of housing abroad, program activities and visits, group transportation in-country, and international health insurance. Students can expect to be billed:
- Steinhardt Graduate Tuition (3 credits) - $6,555
- Steinhardt Graduate Registration and Services Fees - $714
- Program Fee - $1,750
- GeoBlue International Health Insurance - Included
Estimated Direct Cost Total - $9,019
Tuition, Registration, and Program fees will be due based on Bursar's Payment Schedule for the current term.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
Students are responsible for purchasing flights to and from the program location. Students will be notified when to book flights. We recommend comparing tickets on multiple sites to ensure the best fare. Past participants have used the following flight search engines: Kayak, Google Flights, and Student Universe.
In addition to airfare, participants should budget for other out-of-pocket costs, including daily meals (except for included welcome and farewell meals); transportation to and from the airport; passport and/or visa fees (if applicable); vaccination costs (if applicable); and other personal incidentals. These costs will vary depending on individual students' budgets, preferences, and choices. Students are encouraged to research potential costs by using online budgeting tools such as Numbeo, Expatistan, and Budget Your Trip.Scholarships
NYU Steinhardt offers several graduate study abroad scholarships and maintains a list of additional external funding opportunities.
Study Abroad Budget Worksheet
Download and use this Study Abroad Budget Worksheet to estimate the cost of your study abroad experience.
PLEASE NOTE: This spreadsheet lists possible expenses and may not be all-inclusive of program costs. In addition, your costs may fluctuate based on changes in currency exchange rates, airfare, varying personal lifestyles, etc. While this is a good tool for reviewing study abroad expenses, the results should be considered to be an estimate of the total cost of participation. -
Housing
Students stay in shared-occupancy housing arranged by the Office of Global Affairs. Your housing is included in your Program Fee. Group accommodation dates correspond with the program dates listed above.
Flight, Travel, and Visa Information
Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates, arriving to and departing from London. Please keep in mind that flights arriving into the United Kingdom typically depart New York a day in advance.
Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid at least six months beyond the program end date.
Visa: US citizens do not require a visa for visits to the UK of less than six months in duration. All other passport holders should check their visa requirements on the embassy/consulate website respective of their nationality. For further guidance on visas and other non-immigration matters, contact OGS Outbound Student Services at ogs.outbound@nyu.edu..
Helpful links: US State Department, UK Visas and Immigration, Center for Disease Control, NYU in London
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Pre-Departure Resources
Visit the Steinhardt Study Abroad Resources website and get a head start on preparing for your study abroad program experience.
Policies
All applicants should review the Office of Global Affairs Short-Term Graduate Courses Policies page prior to applying to study abroad.
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