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Study abroad during your School of Management undergraduate degree

Boost your employability by spending a semester at another top business school through our International Academic Exchange Programme.

Our International Academic Exchange Programme lets you spend time at one of many top business schools around the world.

The programme is optional on these courses:

Studying abroad is an invaluable experience. As well as spending time learning about another culture, you’ll also:

  • develop your international business knowledge
  • enhance your CV
  • improve your language skills (IMML courses)
  • make new friends and network
A headshot of Tony
‘This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity helped me to build long-lasting connections far and wide. It also helped me appreciate the importance of diversity of different cultures.’
Tony Njoroge BSc Accounting and Finance student Tony on his exchange at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada. (2022)

Student experience


Our global connections

We work with over 35 business schools across Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada, Asia, South Africa and the United States.

We want to help make sure your time studying abroad is as simple and stress-free as possible.

Through our International Academic Exchange Programme, you can expect:

  • no extra tuition fees to study abroad
  • lessons taught in English (except those studying IMML)
  • a selection of pre-agreed units for you to study
  • support with getting a study visa

We cannot guarantee you an exchange at a specific business school, but our International Exchanges Team will help you throughout the process.

The International Academic Exchange Programme and your course

Discover where your course can take you.

Course When you’ll go Locations
BSc International Management Year Three (one or two semesters) Europe, Asia, the United States, Canada, Mexico, South Africa and Australia
BSc International Management and Modern Languages (French, German or Spanish) Year Three (one or two semesters) Spain, France, Germany, Canada and Latin America

A range of great destinations

We partner with the best business schools worldwide. Find out where you could study during your International Academic Exchange.

Help with accommodation

The Exchange Programme makes finding somewhere to stay as simple as possible. Our partner business schools will help you find accommodation for your exchange.

Develop your language skills before your exchange

Prepare for an international exchange with our Foreign Languages Service courses

The University's Foreign Languages Service offers a range of language courses and learning opportunities. These may help you prepare for spending time abroad during your degree. You'll have the opportunity to gain globally-recognised qualifications while improving your language skills.

Available languages

  • Arabic
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish

These courses are extracurricular and will not count towards your degree.

Our courses


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