The University of Winchester began with a mission the Church of England had in the 1830’s to create an institution that would train teachers to teach in poor communities. The university maintains their original connections with the church and they take pride in watching over the spiritual life and many economic and educational developments throughout the city.

Winchester has particularly strong education, literature and history programs and tends to be the location of choice for MSUB students within these fields of study. It is also an attractive destination for students in other degree programs, such as humanities, creative writing, psychology, and business.

Study Abroad at the University of Winchester

 University of Winchester Campus and City

 TestimonialMSUB Student Kaelen Shay

"Time is sacred. Go and do it because living the regret of “would have, could have, should have” is too heavy to carry. It’s so important to seize opportunities when they appear and/or doing what’s necessary to make it happen."

Kaelen Shay, Winchester Study Abroad, Fall 2019
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Academic YearUniversity of Winchester

Fall Semester= Late September to Mid December

Spring Semester= Mid January to Late May

Courses Offered

The University of Winchester’s academic departments, centers and institutes offer a range of study options within the arts and humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, education, and entrepreneurial businesses and management.


Winchester dorm roomAccommodation

University of Winchester Accommodation provides students with a comfortable and safe environment so they can succeed in their studies and enjoy life at Winchester. They have options both off- and on-campus.

Both catered and self-catered are private rooms, with shared bathroom facilities. The self-catered rooms are in more modern accommodation blocks in the West Downs Student Village, which have larger communal kitchen areas for ease of self-catering and dining. The village is on the West Downs campus, which is a short walk away from some of the  central services such as the Library, Student Union on the King Alfred Campus. The West Downs Villages is very popular among local students.  Catered housing is on King Alfred’s Campus (main campus) and is closer to some of the central services, such as the Student Union and the dining hall.

Students participating in a full year exchange are recommended to take self-catered accommodation, as catered housing and catering is not available during the Christmas vacation period. Students in self-catered accommodation are welcome to purchase a catering package if they wish (at additional cost) or use cash to buy meals on campus (except during the vacation period, when catering is not available). Students in self-catered accommodation can opt to purchase a ‘Kitchen Pack’ (cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery etc.) at an additional cost of £44.50.

Costs

MSUB students studying abroad at Winchester University pay MSUB tuition. There is a small registration fee and costs associated with room and board, ranging from£345 (±$480) to £775 (±$1,076) per month, depending on the facility and whether the accommodation is self-catered or catered.

 Winchester Attractions

Visa

American students who study in the United Kingdom for one semester may receive their student visa upon arriving to the UK free of charge. Students who plan to study abroad for a full year, must apply for a Tier 4 Student Visa at the United Kingdom Consulate in the U.S. This visa costs on average about $375, plus an additional cost of about + $400 for a UK Health Surcharge Fee. Students must mail in their visa applications and pay all shipping charges. Students should allow at least six weeks prior to departure to complete the visa process.

Health Insurance

To ensure comprehensive and quality coverage, all study abroad students are required to enroll in insurance that is provided through the designated Montana University System insurance provider. Please consult with the Study Abroad Coordinator for further information. This insurance is affordable with a typical semester averaging about $250.