London, an international center of business, fine arts, design, theater, technology, politics and finance, has inspired creativity and cutting-edge innovation for centuries. There is something for everyone in London: a bustling financial district (The City), Soho (center of the advertising and public relations scene and home to vibrant night life), street markets, green spaces and elaborate parks, ruins, monuments, political machinations, art galleries and museums. Monuments to Britain’s glorious past are found throughout London, too many to mention, though some not to be missed include the Tower of London, the Old Royal Observatory in Greenwich, the British Museum, and Trafalgar Square. Because of its famed galleries, the energy of Soho, the history that lives in the streets, the pub scene and the tranquility of London’s parks, London is alive with sources of inspiration.

WHY LONDON?

• International center of fine arts and design
• Global political/economic/business hub
• A wealth of galleries, museums & studios
• Historic sites & castles
• World renowned theater
• High-fashion shops alongside traditional markets
• One of Europe's most fascinating cities
• Hands-on courses in art, communications and journalism

API offers options for students of all academic interests in London.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, LONDON which includes:

• Camberwell College of Arts, renowned for ceramics, graphics, drawing, illustration, conservation graphics, painting and 3-D design.
• Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design specialities include fine art, fashion/textiles, graphics and communication design, 3-D design, theater and performance. Summer programs are also available at Central Saint Martins.
• Chelsea College of Art and Design offers lectures by practicing artists and access to a full range of media resources.
• London College of Communication, where many of the faculty are successful professionals in a variety of communication-related fields.
• Wimbledon College of Art is a small specialist art college with an outstanding reputation in fine art and theater.

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER offers API students an ideal location for studying and absorbing all that London offers during the summer, semester or year. Course offerings include business, computer science, education, health/human services, humanities, law, government, media and design and more.  Semester internships are also available.

LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (LSE) is a prestigious business school where summer students can study business and economics, government and international relations.