Students on a four-year dual degree with French, German, Hispanic Studies or Russian spend the third year studying or working abroad.

Many of our other degrees include the chance to study in another country for part of your course. Dual degree students must also obtain approval from the partner department. You do not pay any tuition fees to the host institution. The marks you achieve abroad are converted to the University of Sheffield grading system and form part of your degree.

Erasmus programme

As an Erasmus student you can spend the first semester of your final year at one of our exchange partner universities in Europe. Teaching is in English. Most students receive an Erasmus grant to help with the extra costs of living overseas. We currently have exchange links with the following institutions:

Study Abroad programme

The Study Abroad programme gives you the opportunity to spend your second year at a university in the USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong or Singapore. As students in other departments can apply, there is more competition for places than for the Erasmus programme.

A list of current exchange partner universities is available on the Study Abroad web pages. Please note the restrictions on choice of American universities for Economics students.

More about the Study Abroad programme

Erasmus - a student's view

Most of our students who study abroad regard it as the highlight of their university career. Here's what Alex Murray, a BSc Economics graduate, had to say:

"The Erasmus experience was amazing. I studied in Venice alongside students from all over Europe and made loads of friends. My communication and confidence skills improved drastically, having no language skills before going I can happily hold a conversation in Italian now.

"The organisational and financial support provided by the University and staff in the department was brilliant. Every time I hear someone mention they have the chance to do it, I just say don't even hesitate. Without Erasmus I may never have seen Venice, let alone lived there."