Study abroad
Studying at Sheffield is the first step towards a career that could take you anywhere in the world, and spending time abroad during your degree is a great way to explore different cultures, gain a new perspective and experience a life-changing opportunity and one you will never forget.
Study abroad for a year
If you want to take your horizons to a truly global scale, then the university's Study Abroad scheme is for you. If you take part, you'll be able to spend a year studying at a university in Europe, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore or the United States of America.
Philosophy partner institutions
Find out more about how our study abroad scheme works
Short-term international experiences
Summer schools
Summer schools give you the chance to study abroad during the summer break. Some degrees offer field trips. We also offer support for students who volunteer internationally and undertake work placements abroad. You can find out more about summer schools.
Global Summer Experience
If you are a home student and achieve at least A*, A, A in your A levels (or equivalent), the University of Sheffield will pay for travel costs to and from an overseas summer school, on top of your tuition and accommodation during the experience.
You can find out more information on the Global Summer Experience Scholarships webpage.
Degrees with language study
If you take one of our dual degree programmes with the School of Languages and Cultures or the School of East Asian Studies, you’ll spend a year studying or working in a country appropriate to your chosen language.