The University of Westminster was founded in 1838 as Britain's first polytechnic, and has been teaching international students for over 150 years. Today, the University accommodates approximately 24,000 students of whom 75% are undergraduates. More than 4,000 international students attend the University of Westminster from over 160 countries making it one of the 15 most popular universities in the United Kingdom for international students. The University is fully accredited and recognized by the UK Department for Innovation, Universities, and Skills (formerly the Department for Education and Skills).

The University of Westminster has four discipline-specific campuses, three in London's West End and one 30 minutes away at Harrow. Each campus contains architecturally distinctive buildings and has its own library, computers and catering facilities. Students can choose from a variety of courses in Business, Languages, Humanities, Media, Arts, Sciences and Law. Students benefit from a faculty composed of over 700 members of the teaching staff, supported by 1,000 visiting lecturers. The small student to teacher ratio creates an enriching environment for ISA students. The University offers a wide variety of traditional and progressive courses and in May 2000 and most recently in 2005, the University won the Queen's award for Enterprise in International trade.

Besides the excellent academic offerings, the University of Westminster's campuses are a short distance from London landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the BBC, the London Eye, Tate Modern and the British Library. Located in the heart of this international and cosmopolitan city, the University of Westminster provides a truly British experience.

ISA semester and academic year programs offer structured internships opportunities.

King's College London, ranked among the top 25 universities in the world and part of the prestigious Russell Group, was founded in 1829 by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. King's regal history, prestigious ranking and reputation as being a center of global academic excellence are direct reflections of the world-renown faculty, research and students that have filled its halls over 180 years. Today, the college accommodates approximately 19,700 students, including 4,600 international students from almost every country, ethnic and cultural group.

King's College London offers 200 undergraduate degrees from nine Schools of Study including Biomedical & Health Sciences; the Dental Institute; Humanities; Law; Medicine; the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery; Physical Sciences & Engineering; the Institute of Psychiatry, and Social Science & Public Policy. These academic disciplines are taught across the five King's campuses, 4 of which are located right in the heart of London, along the River Thames. King's Denmark Hill Campus is located in South London, 30 minutes from central London.

Students have full access to all the facilities, services and courses offered at King's College London allowing complete integration with local degree-seeking students. This unique connectivity provides students with an immediate network of academic, social and cultural organizations and opportunities as they experience this capital city.

In addition to being named among the top 25 world Universities (by Times Higher Education and U.S.News), King's College London was short listed for 'University of the Year' in the 2008 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. THE awards recognize the achievements and innovative work of UK higher education institutions. King's College London was named the 2010/11 "University of the Year" by The Sunday Times.

Being one of the first higher education entities to admit women, Roehampton has a strong academic history dating from the 1840s. The combination of four unique colleges created Roehampton University in 2004. Boasting a student community of over 110 nationalities, Roehampton University has a commitment to ensuring that students receive a truly globalized education during their time in London.

ISA students will enroll in courses at Roehampton University. Students have full access to all the facilities, services and courses offered at Roehampton University allowing complete integration with local degree-seeking students. This unique connectivity provides students with an immediate network of academic, social and cultural organizations and opportunities as they experience this capital city.

Roehampton University is situated in south-west London, just south of the River Thames, in Zone 3. The areas nearest Roehampton University are Putney, Richmond, and Hammersmith. Students will also be able to take advantage of the surrounding green space as Richmond Park, the largest of London's parks, and Wimbledon Common are within close proximity to the university campus. Not to mention the university and closeness of the infamous Wimbledon stadium!

• A U.S. university-taught course
• Guest lectures by local experts
• Visits to local companies or organizations
• Enrolling in a course at the host university in London
• Service-learning and/or internships