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- TypePublic
- International students9505
- Nationalities150
- Total programs6
- University rankingNot ranked
Study abroad at the University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a top ranked public research university located in the historic English city of Sheffield. It offers a wide range of degree programs, and is a founder member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), a consortium of 18 research-led universities from around the world.
The University offers a range of pathway programs for international students through its International College. This is a dedicated facility which aims to prepare you for the academic demands of the University, and ease you into life studying in England.
Programs include a pre-master’s program that offers a pathway to postgraduate study in one of five areas: economics, information studies, law, management, and society and environment. The International College buildings are all on campus and within walking distance of other university facilities and accommodation.
The College’s facilities include over 35 classrooms, five student study zones, meeting rooms, a laboratory, and the latest technology including lecture capture facilities. As a student of the International College you’ll also have access to all the University's facilities including libraries and the students’ union.

Why study at the University of Sheffield
- Top ranked university
The University is ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities (78th in the QS World Rankings 2020)
- Student experience
Sheffield has been voted a top 5 university in the UK for student experience for eight years in a row (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018)
Location
University of Sheffield
Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN
Sheffield is a city in the English county of South Yorkshire. In the city center, the Millennium Gallery shows metalwork and art from Sheffield and around the world.

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Scholarships at University of Sheffield
A competitive scholarship worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 discount in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students currently studying at a GEMS School in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, or Egypt who are joining the University of Sheffield. Explicitly restricted to overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee; excludes Medicine and Dentistry. Selection is based on academic and extracurricular achievement.
A tuition fee discount worth £2,500 per year (up to £10,000 for four-year programmes) for new international undergraduate students starting in September. Covers all undergraduate degree courses except Medicine (A100/A101) and Dentistry (A200). Eligibility explicitly requires being self-funded and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes (i.e., international, non-sponsored students); awarded automatically as a fee discount, renewable each year with an average of 60%+ and 120 credits.
A competitive award worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 off tuition in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students entering the University of Sheffield in September from the NCUK International Foundation Year or International Year One at Sino-British College. Explicitly for overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students who are not sponsored students. Selection is based on academic profile and achievements.
A competitive scholarship worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 discount in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students currently studying an English Schools Foundation (ESF) programme who are joining the University of Sheffield in September. Explicitly for overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee; excludes Medicine and Dentistry. Requires maintaining a 60%+ average and 120 credits annually to continue.
A competitive scholarship worth up to £17,500 (£10,000 discount in year one, then £2,500 annually) for undergraduate students who are registered with Inspire Development Academy (IDA) and joining the University of Sheffield in September. Explicitly for overseas fee-paying, self-funded international students eligible to pay the overseas tuition fee; excludes Medicine and Dentistry. Requires maintaining IDA membership and a 60%+ average with 120 credits per year to continue.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
Fee information
- Pathway tuition
from £22,500 to £26,250 per year

What is the cost of living near University of Sheffield?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £873 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £694 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £255 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £33 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £14 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £55 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £101 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £10 |
| Gym membership | £33 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for the University of Sheffield
Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.
Life at the University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is currently home to more than 8,000 international students from 150 countries currently, so you won’t feel alone. The International College has a number of student advisers who will be available to help you from the moment you choose to study at Sheffield.
There are also over 100 members of staff dedicated to supporting you while you’re studying at the College. You’ll have an academic tutor who will help you identify your strengths and areas of development throughout your program.
Living on campus is a big part of university life, and a place in halls is available to all international students. You’ll live in the brand new St Vincent’s Place, which is located next door to The University of Sheffield International College. It is staffed 24 hours a day, and all rooms are single occupancy and include self-catering facilities.

Facilities
- Pre sessional English Academic skills courses
- Language Center
- Chaplaincy
- Group Praying Rooms
- Academic Tutoring & Support
- Student Tutoring & Support
- 1 Basketball Courts
- 4 Squash Courts
- 1 Climbing Wall
- 1 volleyball courts
- 1 Athletics Track
- 1 Tennis Courts
- 1 Badminton Courts
- 1 Swimming pools
- Sauna / Steam Rooms
- Dance Studio
- Treatment Rooms
- Fitness Classes
- Swimming Pool
- Personal Trainers
- Free Weights
- Climbing Walls
- Machines
- Computer labs
- Group Study Rooms
- Quiet Areas
- 16 Cafe’s
- 1 Bars
- 1 Restaurants
- Sport facilities
- 2 Natural Turf Soccer Pitches
- Campus Wireless Connectivity
- Counselling & Mental Health Services
- Bike Rental
- Campus parking
- 360 Clubs & Organizations
