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    Program facts

    University of Sheffield
    Sheffield, UK
    • Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
    • Duration
      1 year
    • Annual tuition fee
      21,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      September, November, January, March

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    Program Overview

    What the University of Sheffield says about their program:
    "The International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering leads to a wide range of undergraduate engineering and science degrees at the University. This program is tailored to prepare you for your chosen undergraduate degree at Sheffield. Programmes have been developed in collaboration with the University so modules are relevant to your field of study. You will develop the academic and English language skills needed for undergraduate study. Some modules will be compulsory for progression on to specific degree programmes at the University."

    Admissions 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)

    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

    Fees and funding

    Fee information

    • Pathway tuition: from £18,900 to £22,200 per year

    Visa requirements for 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