ENGLAND and Italy

History and Origins of Global Higher Education

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Program Description

Traditional Educational Leadership courses often have a U.S. focus. However, colleges and universities began long before 1636, when the first college opened in the U.S. (Harvard). In this course, we will visit three of the oldest continuously operating colleges and learn about their history, development, and influences on U.S. higher education. After exploring three of the oldest continuously operating colleges in the world (University of Bologna and Oxford and Cambridge in the United Kingdom), we will reflect on how global education shaped U.S. higher education, what similarities U.S. institutions share with our global institutions visited, what differences make these institutuions unique, and how social, political, and cultural impacts have influenced higher education locally and abroad. 
Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term Year Application Deadline
(or as space permits)		 Start Date/Check-in End Date/Check-out
Summer 2025 January 30, 2025

May 26, 2025

June 6, 2025


Program fee payment schedule is listed below.  

Information Sheet

Open to Graduate students.

Undergraduate students with 75+ hours completed by end of spring 2025 (or earned bachelor's degree). 
Language of Instruction English 
Level of Study Graduate students. Undergraduate option available pending eligibility. 
Credit Offered FAU credits
Sponsoring College College of Education

 

Program Course Offerings:

  • EDH 6931: Special Topics Higher Ed: History & Origins of Global Higher Ed (3 credits) - Required for graduate student  participants
  • EDF 4932: Special Topics Higher Ed: History & Origins of Global Higher Ed (3 credits) - Required for undergraduate student  participants

Course Eligibility & Requirements:

Students participating in the program are required to one of the courses listed above for 3 credits depending on academic level. 

Program Eligibility & Requirement

  • Must have a 3.0 overall GPA at the time of application for gradaute and undergraduate students. Lower GPA's may be reviewed on a cases by case basis. 
  • Must be in good academic standing at the time of application.
  • Must be eligible to take FAU courses during the study abroad program term.
  • See Policies & Procedures page for more information.
 

In-country Program Faculty Leader: Dr. Jennifer Bebergal

Contact Dr. Bebergal for information on the academic course offerings and program itinerary. 

For information on the study abroad application, program fees, and requirements contact the Education Abroad Advisor listed below. 

College of Education  Steph Pack, Coordinator, Education Abroad

Email: bebergal@fau.edu

Phone number: 561-297-1208, Email: spack2014@fau.edu

 

Location

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city. Cambridge is a city on the River Cam in eastern England, home to the prestigious University of Cambridge, dating to 1209. Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval center led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the 'City of Dreaming Spires'. Bologna, Italy is the lively, historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, in northern Italy. it is known for its breathtaking churches, museums and gardens, the famous porticoes and medieval squares, not to mention the delicious Bolognese cuisine which is known and acclaimed worldwide. 

Housing

Students will live in shared accommodations in double or triple rooms. Shared accommodations will include access to Wi-Fi and daily breakfast. Bed linens and towels are provided. 

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Program Cost and Funding

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information 

  • Students participating on FAU Faculty-led Programs may use eligible financial aid
  • Program participants may be eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship
  • See additional scholarship and funding information here.

 

Program Cost

$3,685.00 program fee + tuition for the required program summer course(s). FAU in-state or out-of-state rates apply. 

Program fee payment deadlines: 
1ST PAYMENT:       $1,850.00 due no later than February 4, 2025 (whichever date comes first)
2ND PAYMENT:      $1,835.00 due no later than March 6, 2025 (whichever date comes first)

Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions and link to pay from the Education Abroad team via email after their application has been reviewed and accepted. Program fee payments cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly. 

Program Fee Includes:

  • Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
  • International medical insurance
  • On-site support staff 
  • Transportation inclusions:
    • One way transportation from London to Cambridge hotel
    • One way transportation from Cambridge to Oxford hotel
    • Transportation from Oxford to London airport
    • One way flight from London to Bologna
      • One checked bag up to 25 kg inclded per passenger and one under seat cabin item. Any additional luggage costs are the responsibility of the individual. 
    • Airport pickup from Bologna airport and transfer to hotel accommodations in Bologna.
  • NOTE: transatlantic flight is NOT included. Students are responsible for their roundtrip airfare for the program start date and program end date. 
  • Meals: daily breakfast, welcome dinner in London, lunch in Oxford, lunch in Bologna, farewell dinner 
  • Activities and academic site visits include: 
    • Guided tour of University of Cambridge and an academic activity with University of Cambridge faculty or students
    • Guided tour of University of Oxford, Oxford library and an academic activity with University of Oxford faculty or students
    • Guided tour of University of Bologna, including visit to the Anatomy Theater, University of Bologna library and archives and and an academic activity with University of Bologna faculty or students

Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed due to weather or other unforseen circumstances. Replacement activity or excursion will be provided.

Program Fee Does Not Include :

  • $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
  • International flight to/from program destination
    • NOTE: This program begins in London, England and ends in Bologna, Italy. Students are responsible for making their own flight arrangements to arrive in London for the program start date, and to depart from Bologna on the program end date. 
  • Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (FAU in-state and out-of-state rates apply). FAU academic calendars and tuition fee deadlines can be found HERE.
  • Personal meals when not included in program activitity/excursion 
  • Personal spending money


Travel Documentation, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Passport and Travel Documentation

  • A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
  • Review up-to-date details HERE. Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
  • Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.  
  • If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov.
  • Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required. 

International Health Insurance

All FAU students participating on an FAU Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2025 Coverage plan will be available in January 2025. Participants can review the current 2024 plan HERE for reference.

Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad

Pre-departure Orientation and Meetings
All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program. 

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips. 
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.