By studying abroad at Sussex you will benefit from learning in a different academic environment, develop new skills and have many exciting adventures to tell your friends and family about when you return.
Key facts
improve your employability
enhance your degree
develop an international perspective
have fun and make friends from all over the world
explore the UK and further afield
Travel and explore other cultures
Many of our students take the opportunity at weekends and during vacations to explore the UK and even further afield in Europe. Sussex is an ideal travel base, close to two major international airports, the Eurostar, and just a short ferry journey away from mainland Europe.
Improve your employability
Studying abroad is a great way to improve your employability. Your experiences of studying abroad and navigating cultural and academic challenges will give you an edge in your future career. In addition to building your cross-cultural awareness, you will acquire a range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. In general, studying abroad develops your skills as a communicator, both orally and in writing. At Sussex, we also help you develop skills and personal qualities such as confidence, flexibility, analytical ability, problem-solving, working in a team and the ability to adapt to new situations.
Enhance your degree
Studying abroad gives you an opportunity to take modules in a completely new subject that your home institution may not offer, or to specialise further in an area that interests you. You can tailor your programme of study to your preferences and build up credit for when you return home. Studying at Sussex will introduce you to new and innovative ways of learning in a different academic environment.
Develop an international perspective
Studying in a culture different from your own will broaden your understanding of the world and how other people study and socialise. You will return home with new ideas and an informed perspective on the world around you.
Have fun and make friends from all over the world
As a visiting and exchange student you will be studying and living alongside students from the UK and all over the world. Take advantage of the range of social and extracurricular activities on offer, have fun and build friendships that will last a lifetime.