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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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 United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar. SABIS Merit Scholarship 2027: only for students from United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, 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: Oct 15 (UCAS early deadline) Last round: Late applications, Jun 30. |
| 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.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“We offer scholarship opportunities for international students with excellent academic results and potential.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (8)“Undergraduate applicants are required to achieve a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component or equivalent.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“we will not normally require you to provide other evidence of English language ability”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI)”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Overall score of 61 with a minimum of 56 in each component”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offeredSources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
English Schools Foundation Scholarship 2027
£2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Apr 2
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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Friday 2 April 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must be currently studying an English Schools Foundation programme at the point of application.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12GEMS Scholarship 2027
£2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year
- Who can receive it: Students from United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Apr 2
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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 4pm (UK time) on Friday 2 April 2027”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12IDA Sheffield Academic Scholarship 2027
£2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 22
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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is Monday 22 March 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must be signed with Inspire Development Academy at the point of registration.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12NCUK Merit Scholarship 2027
£2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Apr 23
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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Friday 23 April 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must be currently studying an NCUK International Foundation Year at the point of application.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12NCUK Sino-British College Scholarship 2027 (reference)
£2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: May 13
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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Thursday 13 May 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Oxbridge Tutorial College Scholarship 2027
£2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Apr 29
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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The deadline to apply is 1pm (UK time) on Thursday 29 April 2027.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must be currently studying at an Oxbridge Tutorial College at the point of application.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12SABIS Merit Scholarship 2027
£2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year
- Who can receive it: Students from United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar
- Amount: £2,500–£10,000 (≈ US$3,300–13,300) / year (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Undergraduate Scholarship 2027
£2,500 (≈ US$3,300) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £2,500 (≈ US$3,300) / year (2027-28 figure)
- Renewal: Renewable
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
- Deadline: Jun 2
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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You must be self-funded and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science BSc · 3 years Source (2)“Computer Science BSc”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 3 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer Science MComp · 4 years Source (2)“Computer Science MComp”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 4 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics BSc · 3 years Source (2)“Economics BSc”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 3 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering BEng · 3 years Source (2)“Mechanical Engineering BEng”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 3 years”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 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)“The A Level entry requirements for this course are: AAA; AAB”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer Science BSc: IB Diploma points 36 — typical offer (reference) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics BSc: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Source (1)“The A Level entry requirements for this course are: AAB including Maths”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics BSc: IB Diploma points 34 — typical offer (reference) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering BEng: A-level grades A*AA — typical offer Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Mechanical Engineering BEng: IB Diploma points 38 — typical offer (reference) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“Undergraduate applicants are required to achieve a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component or equivalent.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Personal statement / main essay: Required (reference) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS early deadline — Application — September intake | Oct 15Source (1)“Applications for places on Medicine and Dentistry courses must be submitted between 1 September and 15 October 2026.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application — September intake | Jan 13Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application — September intake | Jun 30Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| 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$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (7)
“For the 2027/28 academic year, the University of Sheffield will charge new full-time overseas undergraduates, tuition fees between £27,650 and £34,670 (except for Medicine and Dentistry courses, see below).”sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“£34,670 / Overseas students / 2027-28 tuition fee for year one”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“We have a fixed fee guarantee in place for undergraduate overseas students, meaning that your tuition fee will not increase during your studies.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“£27,650 / Overseas students / 2027-28 tuition fee for year one”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“£34,670 / Overseas students / 2027-28 tuition fee for year one”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ 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)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 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)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (2)“This programme is a one-year extension to our BSc degree, allowing further specialisation.”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Embark on a transformative journey with our hands-on and comprehensive four-year MComp in Computer Science”www.sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 91% (2023–24 figure) Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The latest results were updated in June 2026 and reflect the data for the 2023/24 graduating cohort.”sheffield.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| 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).