By definition, the M.Sc. Strategy & Sustainability is an international program. However, studying abroad offers the opportunity to make your SAS experience even more international – an option we strongly encourage. To pursue a stay abroad, you have two main pathways:
Study abroad at a partner university
- You apply through the International Office; self-organized applications to these universities are generally not possible.
- Tuition fees are usually waived.
- If you are admitted to an exchange program with an European university, you will receive an Erasmus funding.
What partner universities are available to SAS students?
Currently, SAS students have access to 141 partner universities in 47 countries. To give you an overview of these extensive opportunities, we have compiled two lists of institutions and programmes available to SAS students:
All of these universities offer courses at the Master’s level, enabling students to arrange Learning Agreements and have credits earned abroad recognised towards their studies in Bamberg.
Financing and scholarships
The International Office coordinates and administers Erasmus+ scholarships and PROMOS scholarships. Erasmus+ scholarships are available to all students applying to a European partner university within an exchange programme (self-organized studies abroad are excluded). When you submit your application, the International Office will automatically check your eligibility for an Erasmus+ scholarship.
In addition, interested students are encouraged to independently explore the following further funding opportunities:
Learning agreements
A Learning Agreement ensures that courses taken abroad are recognised as part of your SAS degree in Bamberg. It is strongly recommended to arrange your Learning Agreement well in advance of your stay abroad.
To set up a Learning Agreement, students must first review the courses available at their chosen partner university abroad. The experience reports available at the International Office can be a valuable resource for this step, as they contain information about courses for which Learning Agreements have been successfully issued in the past.
Once suitable courses have been identified, students should contact the corresponding chair at the University of Bamberg to request an equivalence assessment. This assessment is the essential prerequisite for the Learning Agreement and for the recognition of credits towards your studies in Bamberg.
The Learning Agreement must be signed by all parties before departure. This process helps ensure a smooth credit transfer and prevents delays in completing your degree.