Global engagement

Surrey Business School collaborates with international partners to drive a shared vision that aligns with the strategic goals of all involved institutions, fostering equitable benefits and collective growth rooted in the principles of inclusivity and responsibility. By pooling resources with our international partners—whether in knowledge, research, or infrastructure—we enhance our educational and research capabilities, expand our global reach, and amplify our influence in tackling global challenges while shaping the next generation of business leaders.

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31 staff nationalities

We harness the power of diversity, with over 50% of our teaching team joining us from overseas.

15 successful years

We've been a member of the University Global Partnership Network since 2011.

45+ global partner universities

Our partnerships enable us to collaborate with highly respected institutions across the globe.

International Partnerships

The University of Surrey has a wide range of high-profile partner institutions including many technical universities. Surrey Business School actively participates in these networks such as the University Global Partnership Network (UGPN), which includes North Carolina State University in the USA and Universidade Sao Paulo in Brazil.

In addition, we develop and nurture our own partnerships with accredited and highly ranked business schools around the world. Surrey is connected to twenty-eight partners in fourteen countries on four continents, who are accredited by AMBA/AACSB/EQUIS/ranked on FT.

Format of the partnerships

Students have the opportunity to be involved in the International Partnerships in different ways.

Students walking through campus on a sunny day

Undergraduate student mobility

Thanks to the introduction of a mobility window in Semester 1 of Year 2, undergraduate Business Management students can choose to study abroad for a semester at a range of excellent Business Schools around the world.

BSc, BM and IBM students are also able to complete a Professional Training Year (PTY) either studying or working abroad or a work placement in the UK.

Student talks to a team member at International Orientation Day 2019

Dual-degree programmes

We offer a dual-degree scheme, in partnership with Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in China, allowing students the opportunity to obtain two degrees, one English and one Chinese, in the same time-frame as a traditional Chinese degree.

We also offer a dual PhD programme in Hospitality and Tourism Management with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Internationalisation at home

SBS has developed a wide range of ‘internationalisation at home’ initiatives (virtual exchanges, international guest lectures, online seminars) that are incorporated into different undergraduate and postgraduate modules.

Inbound mobility: summer schools

Our custom Summer and Winter Schools are delivered in intensive one- or two-week formats, designed for undergraduate students from around the world to enhance their business expertise and business English proficiency. The programmes combine interactive workshops, team-based venture challenges, industry guest speakers, and experiential visits to immerse students in real-world innovation ecosystems—building entrepreneurial mindset, digital capability, and practical business skills in a dynamic, supportive learning environment.

SBS Summer and Winter Schools

Students at SII DUFE Summer School, July 2024

We welcome students from all over the world for summer or winter school programme to broaden their global perspective and sharpen their business expertise in the inspiring academic setting of the University of Surrey.

A typical summer or winter school programme will feature:

An official study programme, delivered by experts from Surrey Business School and industry speakers, designed to improve business skills and enhance business English proficiency
Immersive experience of studying and living in the University of Surrey, with guaranteed accommodation and support
Cultural and social programme, including off-campus excursions to popular destinations, companies, and prestigious universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, as well as engaging social activities on campus and througout the scenic Surrey area
Top 10% of students with outstanding performance may receive a recommendation letter from the programme director to support their future applications for studying abroad

In addition, we can create custom short course or boot camp programmes. We are proud to have hosted Thailand's ODOS Summer Camp (a 6-week summer school), an initiative led by Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) under Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.

For inquiries regarding summer or winter schools, please contact Dr Saori Sugeno, SBS Director of Global Mobility.

Thailand’s ODOS Summer Camp Class of 2025

Surrey Business School is proud to have hosted the first cohort of 50 students from Thailand’s ODOS Summer Camp Class of 2025 for an intensive six-week ODOS Digital Summer Camp experience. This initiative, led by Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) under Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, offers fully funded scholarships enabling high-potential students to study digital skills abroad, engage with global technology ecosystems, and broaden their future leadership horizons.

SII-DUFE Summer School

In an unusually chilly and overcast July, the Surrey campus found itself brightened not only by the jubilant graduates and their families celebrating graduation week but also by the arrival of 24 enthusiastic and curious SII DUFE students. These students, accompanied by two faculty members, were attending the DUFE Summer School 2024, an initiative that marked a heartwarming revival for Surrey Business School.

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