University of Sheffield International College, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
With a choice of programmes and excellent international student support we will ensure you are prepared for your degree or masters at the University of Sheffield. Ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities, the University of Sheffield’s extraordinary academic reputation attracts the best students, teachers and researchers from around the world.
Over 7,000 international students from 140 countries currently study at the University of Sheffield. They have chosen to be a part of our world-class and research-led University – a place where new ideas are encouraged and nurtured. In the latest national research assessment, the University featured in the top 10 per cent of UK universities.
The International College gives you the perfect introduction to studying abroad. For many international students, studying abroad brings some challenges that need a little extra support. You’ll need to be able to learn your chosen subject in English with confidence. You may find you need time to get used to new ways of teaching and more independent learning. And you have to do all of this while getting used to how things work in a foreign country, far from home. This is why we are here to help you get used to you new surroundings.
From September 2017 the University of Sheffield is able to offer exclusive accommodation at Century Square. This new purpose built development offers some of the most well-facilitated student accommodation in the city centre. It’s also just a few minutes’ walk from the College and to the University campus.
During your time at the University of Sheffield International College you can choose to either live in allocated student accommodation or arrange your own private accommodation.
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Student pathways to
The University of Sheffield
2020-2021 prices
Choose from an undergraduate or postgraduate preparation programme and then select the relevant subject for you. Once you complete the programme and achieve the required grades, you can enter your chosen programme at the University.
International Foundation Year 2020-2021
The international foundation year will give you all the preparation required to succeed at the University. This includes English language tuition, study skills and an introduction to your degree programme. The programme includes academic subjects, study skills and English language preparation. It has been developed for international students and designed specifically to provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed on your degree.
You can choose from two foundation routes:
Business, Social Sciences and Humanities
This will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, including those taught at the Management School and the School of Law and a small number of degrees in other faculties.
2 terms £ 16,700; 3 terms £ 18,500
Science and Engineering
This will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science and a small number of degrees in other faculties.
2 terms £ 17,700; 3 terms £ 19,000
Moving on to further study as a postgraduate 2020-2021
The pre-masters programme at the University of Sheffield International College offers a path to postgraduate study for international students. The pre-masters is an intensive two or three-term programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language preparation. It has been designed specifically to prepare you for taught masters study at the University.
You can choose one of two pre-masters routes:
Business, Social Sciences and Humanities
2 terms £ 20,500; 3 terms £ 17,500
Science and Engineering
2 terms £ 20,500; 3 terms £ 17,500