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Science and Engineering

Learn more about studying Science and Engineering as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Postgraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    26,250GBP
  • Start date
    Jan, Mar, Sep, Nov
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What the University of Sheffield says about their program:

Take the first step towards a postgraduate science or engineering degree at the University of Sheffield where you’ll be part of a cutting-edge environment from day one.

The Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering will introduce you to carrying out lab experiments and analysing statistics for research projects. This programme leads to a number of postgraduate engineering and science degrees in the engineering and science faculties at the University.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

International Foundation Year

  • Good high school graduation grades or equivalent

  • Students should be at least 17 years of age

  • 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 Program

    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)

Postgraduate academic requirements

Pre-Masters

  • Recognised degree, must be in related field for some subjects. 4-year Bachelor's degree GPA 2.4 on 4 point scale.
  • Student should be 21+ years of age

English proficiency

English language preparation for the International Foundation Year

  • Two-term program

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.0 (with 4.0 in all skills), or equivalent

  • One-term program

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (with 4.5 in all skills), or equivalent

English language preparation for the Pre-Masters

  • Two-term program

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (with no lower than 4.5 in all skills), or equivalent

  • One-term program

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent

Documents required

International Foundation Year & Pre-Master's program

  • Application form
  • Academic requirements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Scholarships at University of Sheffield

  • GEMS Scholarship

    Official page

    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.

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    Official page

    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.

  • NCUK Sino-British College Scholarship

    Official page

    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.

  • The English Schools Foundation Scholarship

    Official page

    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.

  • The IDA Sheffield Academic Scholarship

    Official page

    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 university's official scholarship page 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

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What is the cost of living near University of Sheffield?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Sheffield-wide averages.

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.

UK student visa requirements