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Study Abroad collaborations

The University of Sunderland welcomes collaborations with faculty and international institutions.

Why collaborate with the University of Sunderland?

We are looking to work with like-minded institutions interested in:

  • Co-creating bespoke programmes designed to meet your specific needs
  • Expanding your current portfolio with the addition of the University of Sunderland Study Abroad programme


The University will work with you to design bespoke, life-changing, safe, and accessible faculty-led Study Abroad with academic programmes at the home institution. We provide students with a variety of academic and experiential learning opportunities, self-development activities and extra-curricular experiences. We can also support multi-centre Study Abroad opportunities through integration with our campuses in London and Hong Kong to give students the chance to form a variety of cultural perspectives during their time abroad.

Our Study Abroad experience is designed to develop key skills required by today’s employers, including International experience, global and cultural awareness, independent thinking and confident problem-solving.

We are open to discussing co-design, including delivery of bespoke modules to support cultural orientation, multi-centre opportunities and an experience to meet your term times and timescales. Fees may vary for non-standard modular programmes and are agreed upon according to programme content. We are also able to offer a broad experience including weekend trips and international visits.

Work experience in a Study Abroad setting will improve employment prospects. We aim to support partners in organising this, where required. Work experience is linked to our 'World of Work' module which will run alongside work placements to support self-development and enhancement of key employability skills.

One-semester programmes are a very popular option for students and we aim to support them with a focus on:

  • Cost-conscious opportunities
  • Global curriculum integration
  • Transfer credit to the home institution
  • Culturally immersive modules
  • Social itinerary and travel opportunities
  • Support from our Study Abroad Team
  • Support with planning and logistics
  • Comprehensive on-campus student induction

 

Subject disciplines

We offer a range of modules within each of the following subject disciplines:

  • Art and Design
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Culture and Language
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Healthcare Sciences
  • Law
  • Media and Communications
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Psychology
  • Paramedic Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Sports Sciences
  • Tourism


We offer a wide variety of modules across key subject disciplines, including our study abroad-specific modules, World of Work and British Life and Culture. To find out more
explore our module list.

Please note that engineering, nursing, paramedic and pharmacy modules are not available for general choice. Institutions wishing to incorporate these modules in their Study Abroad programme should discuss with the University’s Study Abroad team.