About studying abroad

There are a wide range of opportunities for the University of Huddersfield Business School students to study abroad as part of their degree. The main mechanism for studying abroad is through the Erasmus programme. One of the many advantages of this scheme is that European students will be eligible for a grant. IN some cases, the EU students may have their tuition fees waived.

However, there are other ways of studying abroad outside the Socrates context. For example, study periods in America can be organised through the International Student Exchange Programme. The Business School also has a partnership with South Korea.

Why study abroad?

It is recognised by employers that there are many advantages of taking the opportunity to spend some time abroad as part of your degree. These include:

Studying abroad enables you to meet new friends from different countries (you can improve your language skills, understand different cultures, travel and have fun)
You may study interesting courses not offered in Huddersfield (try different teaching and academic approach)
Enrich personal and academic value of yourself (develop independence, boost self-confidence, improve your employment prospects both within the UK and overseas)
Employers appreciate candidates, who are mature, adaptable and initiative. These skills you can develop during your study abroad, not mentioning how good your CV would look like; gain experience from foreign countries, build international network of friends useful for your future career

You can learn more about studying abroad in these journal articles from Guardian and The Times:

Study abroad-it’s almost free (Guardian)
Overseas programmes needn’t be a nightmare for students with debts.

How to become a Master of the universe (Guardian)

Time for take-off (Guardian)

Exchanging places (Guardian)
Studying overseas may enhance career prospects

Study in Europe (The Times)
Students ask UK Erasmus’s communications officer

How can I study abroad?

There a number of study abroad possibility. The most developed programme is the EU’s Erasmus programme (which used to be called ‘Socrates’). The American ISEP programme is available to students. Click on one of the links below:

Find out about ERASMUS, study in Europe