University of Sheffield
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University of Sheffield is in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £27,650–£34,670 (≈ US$36,700–46,000) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels three full A Levels. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 8 from the university.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £27,650–£34,670 per year (≈ US$36,700–46,000) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 6 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. GEMS Scholarship 2027: only for students from Émirats arabes unis, Égypte, Qatar. SABIS Merit Scholarship 2027: only for students from Émirats arabes unis, Bahreïn, Oman, Qatar. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: three full A Levels. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ Reference: A-level grades AAA (typical offer, Computer Science BSc). English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (1–6) 4.5, TOEFL 88, PTE 61. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 oct. (UCAS early deadline) Last round: Late applications, 30 juin. |
| Where and how students live | Sheffield · 53 km from MAN airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). · 91% of graduates employed or studying (2023-24) |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “We offer scholarship opportunities for international students with excellent academic results and potential.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (8)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Undergraduate applicants are required to achieve a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component or equivalent.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“we will not normally require you to provide other evidence of English language ability”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (iBT), internet-based test (iBT) Home Edition (from January 2026)”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Overall score of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.5 in Listening and Speaking and 4.0 in Reading and Writing”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (iBT), internet-based test (iBT) Home Edition, or internet-based test (iBT) Paper Edition (to January 2026)”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Overall score of 88 with a minimum of 19 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking and 19 in Writing”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI)”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Overall score of 61 with a minimum of 56 in each component”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Most academic departments are able to make conditional offers to applicants who do not meet the English language requirements when they apply for an academic programme. A conditional offer is subject to applicants achieving the required level of English before starting the programme.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For students who do not meet the academic or English Language requirements, the University of Sheffield International College offers pathways to undergraduate and postgraduate study.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
English Schools Foundation Scholarship 2027
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 2 avr.
Sources (4)
“We're offering a scholarship worth up to £17,500 for the duration of your course to overseas fee-paying students joining the University from the English Schools Foundation organisation in September 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a competitive award applied as a tuition fee discount of £10,000 in the first year of study and £2,500 in each subsequent year subject to meeting progression criteria.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Friday 2 April 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You must be currently studying an English Schools Foundation programme at the point of application.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12GEMS Scholarship 2027
- Who can receive it: Students from Émirats arabes unis, Égypte, Qatar
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 2 avr.
Sources (4)
“We're offering a scholarship worth up to £17,500 for the duration of your course to overseas fee-paying students joining the University from a GEMS institution in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar or Egypt in September 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a competitive award applied as a tuition fee discount of £10,000 in the first year of study and £2,500 in each subsequent year subject to meeting progression criteria.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 4pm (UK time) on Friday 2 April 2027”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“If you are selected for a scholarship, subject to the eligibility and award criteria you will be guaranteed the award in your first year of study only.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12IDA Sheffield Academic Scholarship 2027
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 22 mars
Sources (4)
“We're offering scholarships worth up to £17,500 for the duration of your course to overseas fee-paying students joining the University and Inspire Development Academy in September 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a competitive award applied as a tuition fee discount of £10,000 in the first year of study and £2,500 in each subsequent year subject to meeting progression criteria.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is Monday 22 March 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You must be signed with Inspire Development Academy at the point of registration.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12NCUK Merit Scholarship 2027
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 23 avr.
Sources (4)
“We're offering a scholarship worth up to £17,500 for the duration of your course to overseas fee-paying students joining the University from an NCUK International Foundation Year in September 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a competitive award applied as a tuition fee discount of £10,000 in the first year of study and £2,500 in each subsequent year subject to meeting progression criteria.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Friday 23 April 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You must be currently studying an NCUK International Foundation Year at the point of application.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12NCUK Sino-British College Scholarship 2027 (reference)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 13 mai
Sources (4)
“We're offering a scholarship worth up to £17,500 for the duration of your course to overseas fee-paying students joining the University from the NCUK Sino-British College in September 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a competitive award applied as a tuition fee discount of £10,000 in the first year of study and £2,500 in each subsequent year subject to meeting progression criteria.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Thursday 13 May 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“If you are selected for a scholarship, subject to the eligibility and award criteria you will be guaranteed the award in your first year of study only.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Oxbridge Tutorial College Scholarship 2027
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: 29 avr.
Sources (4)
“We're offering a scholarship worth up to £17,500 for the duration of your course to overseas fee-paying students joining the University from an Oxbridge Tutorial College in September 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a competitive award applied as a tuition fee discount of £10,000 in the first year of study and £2,500 in each subsequent year subject to meeting progression criteria.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Thursday 29 April 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You must be currently studying at an Oxbridge Tutorial College at the point of application.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12SABIS Merit Scholarship 2027
- Who can receive it: Students from Émirats arabes unis, Bahreïn, Oman, Qatar
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: One year only
Sources (4)
“We're offering a scholarship worth up to £17,500 for the duration of your course to overseas fee-paying students joining the University in September 2027 from a SABIS School in UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“This is a competitive award applied as a tuition fee discount of £10,000 in the first year of study and £2,500 in each subsequent year subject to meeting progression criteria.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“If you are selected for a scholarship, subject to the eligibility and award criteria, you will be guaranteed the award in your first year of study only.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You must be currently studying at a SABIS school in UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain at the point of application.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12International Undergraduate Scholarship 2027
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: £2,500 (≈ US$3,300) / an (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renouvelable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
- Deadline: 2 juin
Sources (4)
“We are offering scholarships of £2,500 for each year (subject to an average of 60% or above) of your undergraduate degree. The maximum value is £10,000 for four year programmes.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The scholarship will be awarded automatically as a tuition fee discount to eligible students with no additional application form required.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You must be self-funded and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You must choose the University of Sheffield as your firm or insurance choice before 4pm (UK time) on Wednesday 2 June 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science BSc · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science BSc”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 3 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Science MComp · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science MComp”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 4 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics BSc · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Economics BSc”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 3 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering BEng · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Mechanical Engineering BEng”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 3 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Computer Science BSc: A-level grades AAA — typical offer (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The A Level entry requirements for this course are: AAA; AAB”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Computer Science BSc: IB Diploma points 36 — typical offer (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International Baccalaureate 36, with 6 in HL Maths; 34, with 6 in HL Maths, and A in the Extended Essay; 34, with 6 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Computer Science”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics BSc: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The A Level entry requirements for this course are: AAB including Maths”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Economics BSc: IB Diploma points 34 — typical offer (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International Baccalaureate 34, with 5 in Higher Level Maths; 33, with 5 in Higher Level Maths, and B in the Extended Essay”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering BEng: A-level grades A*AA — typical offer Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The A Level entry requirements for this course are: A*AA including Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering BEng: IB Diploma points 38 — typical offer (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International Baccalaureate 38, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology; 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and A in a science-based Extended Essay”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Sheffield begin in September each year. We do not have an intake in January or February.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Undergraduate applicants are required to achieve a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component or equivalent.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Watch our short Top Tips video if you're in the process of completing your UCAS application and need some help writing your personal statement.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS early deadline — Application — September intake | 15 oct.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applications for places on Medicine and Dentistry courses must be submitted between 1 September and 15 October 2026.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application — September intake | 13 janv.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applications for courses starting in September 2027 (except Medicine and Dentistry) should be submitted to UCAS between: 1 September 2026 and 13 January 2027 to be guaranteed equal consideration with other applicants”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application — September intake | 30 juinSource (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “14 January and 30 June 2027 for further consideration, although we may not be able to consider your application if all the places on the course you've applied for have been filled”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | £27,650–£34,670 per year (≈ US$36,700–46,000) (2027–28 figure) Computer Science BSc: £34,670 per year (≈ US$46,000) (2027–28 figure) Economics BSc: £27,650 per year (≈ US$36,700) (2027–28 figure) Mechanical Engineering BEng: £34,670 per year (≈ US$46,000) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (7)
“For the 2027/28 academic year, the University of Sheffield will charge new full-time overseas undergraduates, tuition fees between £27,650 and £34,670 (except for Medicine and Dentistry courses, see below).”sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“£34,670 / Overseas students / 2027-28 tuition fee for year one”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“We have a fixed fee guarantee in place for undergraduate overseas students, meaning that your tuition fee will not increase during your studies.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“£27,650 / Overseas students / 2027-28 tuition fee for year one”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“£34,670 / Overseas students / 2027-28 tuition fee for year one”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “If you're studying full time and for the full academic year, we guarantee you a safe, comfortable place to live in university accommodation with other University of Sheffield students.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For us to guarantee you a place to live, you must apply for accommodation before the deadline of September 3rd 2026.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “This programme is a one-year extension to our BSc degree, allowing further specialisation.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Embark on a transformative journey with our hands-on and comprehensive four-year MComp in Computer Science”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 91% (2023–24 figure) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “According to the most recent Graduate Outcomes survey data, 91% of University of Sheffield graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their studies, 83% of whom were in graduate-level employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023/24).”sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The latest results were updated in June 2026 and reflect the data for the 2023/24 graduating cohort.”sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Sheffield |
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| Nearest major airport | Manchester Airport (MAN), about 53 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q823917 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).