Study in England at
Liverpool Hope University
College
History of Liverpool Hope
Liverpool Hope, affiliated with the University of Liverpool,
is the result of the union of three sectarian colleges,
Christ's and Notre Dame's extensive modern campuses
and St. Katherine's old buildings and traditions merged
into a new institution in 1980 and are now housed together in
Childwall. Architecturally, the units are quite distinct and
each one has excellent facilities. Together they provide a
spacious and attractive campus with gardens, playing fields,
parklands and trees.
The City of Liverpool
Liverpool is a warm welcoming and friendly city with a rich
cultural life and a fascinating history. From its beginning
as a tiny fishing village in the 12th century, Liverpool
first grew into prominence in the 18th century as a result of
the sugar, spice and tobacco trade with the Americas. The
city is now the largest export port in England. It boasts
numerous theatres, pubs, museums and galleries, concerts,
discos and sports events of every kind. Football is played at
Anfield and Goodison Park. In the city are a tudor manor
house, Europe's oldest Chinese community, the renovated
harbor area, both old and modern industry and cathedrals. In
North Wales, there is abundant countryside for climbing,
caving and walking.
Educational Programs and Facilities
The merging of the facilities has proved advantageous to
students; the result is the pooling of resources such as
libraries, audio visual materials and computer facilities.
Courses are offered in American Studies, Art, Biology,
Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Mathematics,
Sociology, Psychology, Music, Physical Education, Victorian
Studies, as well as a number of other disciplines. Facilities
at the new college include chapels, spacious reading rooms,
extensive libraries, student unions and very good residential
accommodations. There is a bookstore on campus as well as a
bank, and medical services are available.
Exchange Program Periods
Fall or spring semesters or a full academic year. The fall
term generally begins in mid September and ends in mid
December. The spring term begins in late January and ends in
May. There is a three week break at Easter time. An
orientation for international students takes place at
Liverpool Hope prior to each semester.
Credits
Students are expected to enroll in the equivalent fo 12-15
hours of course work per term, or 24-30 for the academic year.
Housing
Students are housed in single rooms in residence halls on
campus.
Financial Information and Expenses
Room, board and fees are comparable to SUNY Plattsburgh's
fee schedule.
This is a SUNY exchange and Overseas Academic Program. SUNY
students pay SUNY tuition, fees, room and board charges. The
program fee for administrative costs associated with the
exchange is $500 per year or $275 per semester. The
International Student Identification Card (ISIC) is included
with the program fee. Scholarships are available for
Plattsburgh students. Students applying to the program pay a
nonrefundable $15 application fee. Students are eligible
for most forms of financial aid. For more information, please
contact your Financial Aid Office.
Travel To and From England
There are several student organizations which offer discounted
rates. The ISIC, International Student Identity Card, included
with your program fee includes additional insurance along with
discounted rates through council travel. Plattsburgh assists
in making group flight arrangements if there are a sufficient
number of students.
Insurance
Students participating in the program MUST have health and
accident insurance which provides coverage while traveling and
studying abroad. SUNY does offer study abroad insurance which
may be waived if students have personal coverage.
Eligibility
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors (status at the anticipated
time of participation) at any SUNY campus in good academic
standing are eligible to apply. A minimum 2.7 GPA is required
of all applicants.
Application Forms and Deadlines
Students applying to Liverpool Hope must use the standard SUNY
overseas academic program application form available at the
Center for International Programs at the address below. The
application deadline is March 14th for the following
academic year and for the fall semester. The deadline for the
spring semester is the preceding October 1st. Late
applications are considered on a space-available basis. Early
applications are encouraged.
For Further Information, please contact:
Center for International Programs and Exchanges, Plattsburgh
SUNY
133 Court Street
Plattsburgh, New York, 12901
Phone: 1-518-564-2086
Fax: 1-518-564-2112
E-mail: international@plattsburgh.edu