Studying abroad with the Business School
Employers value graduates who have negotiated their way in the world, experienced different cultures and developed an international perspective.
On our courses you can choose a range of study abroad options, with full support from the Business School and the Sussex Study Abroad team. This means you can fit an international experience around your studies, and still gain something unique and interesting for your CV.
We are partnered with reputable business schools and other institutions across the world, giving you a wide choice of study abroad destinations.
The benefits of studying abroad
Studying abroad is a transformative experience that offers numerous academic, personal, and professional benefits including:
- Independence and self-reliance: Living in a new country encourages you to become more self-sufficient and independent.
- Confidence building: Navigating a foreign environment boosts your confidence and adaptability.
- Cultural awareness: Exposure to diverse cultures broadens perspectives and enhances cultural sensitivity.
- Different teaching methods: Experiencing a new educational system can enhance your learning and develop your critical thinking skills.
- Global network: Building connections with international peers and professionals can open up global job opportunities.
- Understanding global issues: Living abroad provides firsthand insight into international issues and different societal challenges.
Life-changing experiences
“The ÄûÃÊÊÓƵ Business School has one of the most extensive study abroad programmes in the South-East. For many, studying abroad is a life-changing experience. Our annual study trips and summer schools accross the globe will bring you truly unforgettable moments, as well as horizon-expanding insights.”
Professor Hans Van Der Heijden
Director of International Affairs and Professor of Accounting at the Business School
Creating transferrable skills
“Our Study Abroad programme provides you with a unique opportunity to learn under an alternative educational system, a different culture, and perhaps even a new language! By developing your skill set in this way, you increase your chance of securing your dream job, providing you with transferable skills that you can rely on and use for the rest of your career.”
Sam Demirkol
Course Director and Lecturer in Strategy & Marketing - Online Distance Learning
Student blogs
Hear from other Business Scool students who have experienced study abroad programmes.
Bryony’s story: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on the Study Abroad programme in Vienna, Austria
"As a TIME intern, I had the opportunity to work with multiple departments like marketing, sales and product"
On all Business School courses you can apply for a:
- full year abroad before your final year
- term abroad in your second year *
- week-long study tours to Germany, France or Spain.
*Depending on the requirements of the relevant Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) or other awarding authority, students may not be eligible to claim exemptions or receive specific non-ÄûÃÊÊÓƵ accreditations if they choose to study outside the University (for example by taking a semester abroad) whilst working towards their degree. It is the student's responsibility to contact their departmental Study Abroad representative and discuss the possible impact of studying at other institutions before applying to do so.