Funding your year abroad
It’s important to think about the costs associated with studying abroad and plan your budget, so that you have enough to cover the core costs.
If you spend time abroad as part of your degree, you will be eligible for reduced tuition fees at Sheffield and you won't be charged tuition fees by your partner university. There are also various scholarships and funding schemes available, depending on where you go.
Erasmus+
The University of Sheffield is delighted to announce we have been successful in securing an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) for the 2027/2028 academic year. ECHE accreditation enables the University to apply for Erasmus+ funding which provides learning, teaching and training opportunities that strengthen skills and international connections for our students and staff.
At this point in time we are awaiting confirmation of next steps from our National Agency, but this page will be updated with more information as it is received by our Global Opportunities team.
University of Sheffield Bursary
Studying abroad does not affect your eligibility to receive the University of Sheffield Bursary, however if you are undertaking a different activity such as a work placement, you should check the terms and conditions of your bursary.
External scholarships and awards
There are some external scholarships and awards available for students who are studying abroad. Below are some of the scholarships we are aware of, but there are others. It is worth checking if your host institution offers any funding, if it is competitive and if you need to apply for it.
- The Butex Sustainability Abroad Scholarship
Butex offers Sustainability Abroad Scholarships worth £600.
Each year, Butex is proud to award a number of scholarships to undergraduate students embarking on transformative international experiences. Whether you're studying overseas for a semester or an entire academic year, participating in a summer school program, or undertaking an international work, internship, or traineeship placement, Butex scholarships are here to support your global journey.
- DUO Scholarships
These scholarships are applied for by your host university and not directly by the student, and also involve a student from the partner coming to Sheffield for a semester. The scholarship only covers the first semester of the year abroad and usually have a maximum value of 4,000€. Countries known to offer DUO scholarships include Singapore and South Korea.
- The JASSO Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the Japan Student Services Organisation (JASSO) to privately financed international students with excellent academic performance and character who are experiencing financial difficulties in pursuing their studies in Japan.
Travel grant
Whether you are studying or working abroad, you may be able to apply for a retrospective travel grant from Student Finance following your time abroad. You may be able to receive a contribution towards some of your essential travel expenses, such as flights and visas, if you normally have an income-assessed maintenance loan or grant.
The amount you’ll receive depends on your household income.
Experience Sheffield for yourself
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