Travel
GO LSE exchange students are expected to make their own travel arrangements. If you are eligible for Student Finance, you may be eligible for a grant to cover some of your travel expenses. More information on Student Finanace is available in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland can be accessed on each Student Finance body’s website.
GO LSE exchange students will be covered under LSE's Travel Insurance policy, following completion of the notification of travel and risk assessment form.
Health Insurance
Medical treatment in the United States can be very expensive and therefore University of California requires that all students purchase their Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or an alternate plan with equivalent coverage. The cost of this insurance in the 2021-22 academic year was $1,894 per semester (or around £1,400).
Visas
Most students will need to apply for a J1 exchange visitor visa to study at University of California. It is the student's responsibility to apply for the appropriate student visa.
An overview of the visa application timeline
For further information, please visit the UCEAP webpages