Plymouth Business School international

Internationalisation is at the heart of our operation
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Internationalisation is a key characteristic of the Business School. We run a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with regularly refreshed internationalised curricula. Many of our academic staff are from different parts of the world with considerable international understanding and cross-cultural competence.
Plymouth Business School has more than a hundred international partners through articulation and franchising agreements, and ever-expanding transnational education partnerships. We offer comprehensive pastoral and academic support to our large multicultural student body. Our staff is actively engaged in collaborative research which has in turn, generated internationally recognised publications and research grants. 

Support for international students

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 Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, taught by experts in their field, aim to put business-ready graduates on the path to a successful career

Aerial shot of Plymouth Sound Moving to the UK to study
 All the information, support and advice you need to start your adventure as an international student in Plymouth

International students smiling and taking a selfie on the Barbican. How we support you during your studies
 When you arrive in Plymouth specialist international student support services offer friendly help and advice, enabling you get the most from your studies and your time in the UK

International partner institutions

Enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning.
Through our current collaboration in academic study programmes, it's possible to achieve Plymouth Honours Degree awards by studying at HKU SPACE Hong Kong, National School of Business Management Sri Lanka, Peninsula College Malaysia and the International Institute in Geneva, Switzerland. 
We also offer the opportunity to study joint programmes with our partner, Fontys, in the Netherlands and the Singapore Maritime Academy 

Stories from our international alumni

Previous Plymouth Business School students share their experience of living and studying in our city

Sumalka Mendis Sumalka Mendis – MPhil/PhD in Business Management
 Travelling 6000 miles from Sri Lanka proved to be a blessing for Sumalka, who found a second home in Plymouth.

Matheus Brusamolin Moro Matheus Brusamolin Moro: an international career
 "Plymouth definitely prepared me for the challenges I am facing now. It helped me develop a global mindset and enhance my adaptability skills."

Qian Chen at graduation Dr Qian Chen: research into the role of food tourism
"Undertaking a PhD ... has been a wonderful life-changing journey with problems to solve, lessons to learn, and full of experiences to enjoy."

Thomas Malm Thomas Malm – BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Maritime Law
 "You’re here to study but being a student in another country will give you great opportunities to do something different from everyone else at home".

Laiba Nasir Laiba Nasir – BSc (Hons) Economics with Law
 “At first, in terms of culture, independence, adaptation, acceptance, responsibility and time management, it is challenging moving from Pakistan to study in a different country".

Yamir Prieto surfing, BSc (Hons) International Tourism Management Yamir Prieto: riding the waves of success
 "I learnt how to work independently, how to work in groups, how to find information for myself. Speaking in front of people, doing essays, the placement – it really helps you for the future, for any job"

Nadine Mashingaidze, GA Solicitors, professional mentor

The tourism industry is in its early days in Saudi Arabia, so I wanted to contribute to its growth and help my country achieve the right level.

By completing an exchange year at the University of Plymouth, the undergraduate degree definitely provided a better platform for me to go and apply for a masters.

Jiayi Hu – BA (Hons) International Management (now BA (Hons) International Business Management ) graduate.

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