The University of Sheffield International College

The University of Sheffield’s extraordinary academic reputation attracts the best students, teachers and researchers from around the world. You will be part of an international community in Sheffield, with more than 7,000 international students from 150 different countries studying at the University and it's also the home of the #WeAreInternational campaign.

University of Sheffield rankings:

Sheffield is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities. It has a global reputation for excellent teaching, research and student experience:

• 104th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024)
• 28th in Europe (QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024)
• 13th in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
• Number 1 in the Russell Group (National Student Survey 2023, based on aggregate responses)
• 17 subjects rank in the world top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)
• Top 20 most targeted UK universities by graduate employers (High Fliers Research 2023)
• Top 50 most international universities in the world (Times Higher Education 2023)
• Out of 140 UK universities, the University of Sheffield is in the top 10 for 11 categories by the StudentCrowd awards 2023 for teaching quality, course content, personal tutors, careers service, job prospects and more.

Facts and figures:

• Top 15 in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
• World-leading research: Sheffield is a prestigious, research university and has produced six Nobel Prize winners
• No. 1 Students’ Union for the past six years in a row by the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (2017-2023)

Work after study:

Start your career in the UK with the Graduate Immigration Route – a 2-year post-study work visa for international students graduating from UK universities meaning, you’ll be able to work for up to two years after graduating with your valid Student visa. Study a pathway programme and take the first step towards working in the UK.

International Foundation Year (undergraduate pathway):

• Academic:
• Good high school graduation grades or equivalent
• GCSE/IGCSE/O Level: 5 subjects including relevant subjects, grades B or above (students must be 17 or over). New grades 9 - 6 in English and Maths
• IB Diploma Programme: 26 points (IB Certificate accepted, 26 points) (Subject pass level is 3) 
• AS levels: 32 points (formerly 100 UCAS points (only A-C grades) (excluding native language) 
• A levels: 2 passes at grade C (new tariff 64) or 3 passes at grade D (new tariff 72) 

• English language:
• 2 semesters: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 with minimum 5.0 in writing (minimum of 4.0 in other skills), or equivalent
• 1.5 semesters: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent

Pre-Masters (postgraduate pathway):

• Academic:
• Recognised degree – must be in related field for some subjects

• English Language:
• 2 semesters: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
• 1.5 semester: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent

Additionally, there are country-specific admission requirements. Kindly contact our admissions counsellor for more information!