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International students sat outside the new Diamond building

Tips for your September arrival at the University of Sheffield International College

Posted 19 August 2019

Read our tips to help you get ready to study in Sheffield, including what to bring on your first day, places to explore and useful websites to help you plan your time here.

Students walking through The University of Sheffield campus

Experience student life with the best Students’ Union in the UK

Posted 17 April 2018

Students vote The University’s Students’ Union top nationally in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018.

The difference between university and college in the UK

Posted 21 December 2017

There's a difference between university and college in the UK. What sets them apart? Which one's right for you? Here we help you decide.

New students arriving at The University of Sheffield International College

What is it like to study in Sheffield

Posted 25 January 2017

Preparing to study abroad in a new city can be overwhelming, especially when you aren’t sure what to expect. You might have lots of questions about what the city is like and what the people are like.

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Career possibilities with a Social Sciences degree

Posted 09 January 2016

Thinking of studying Social Science? Find out your career options and how a University of Sheffield International College Foundation course can help you achieve your goals.

A guide to choosing a college overseas for international students

Posted 27 November 2015

The UK is the most popular European destination for today’s international students. There are over 140 universities and higher education institutions here to choose from and Sheffield is widely ranked as one of the best for student satisfaction.

7 benefits of studying a foundation course in the UK

Posted 15 September 2015

Foundation courses are an increasingly popular way to enter into university undergraduate degree programmes in the UK.

What can you learn from an International Foundation Year course?

Posted 26 August 2015

International foundation programmes are an excellent route into a degree.

6 reasons social science degrees are so popular

Posted 22 July 2015

Social Science subjects are wonderfully varied, offering a wide range of career progression routes following graduation. The scope is broad, but these subjects are united by one thing – a focus on understanding the workings of human society.

Which is the best city in the UK to study abroad in?

Posted 16 July 2015

With 100+ Universities right across the UK, picking the best for you can be a real challenge. Despite its small size, the UK is home to a diverse array of cultures and traditions that help to enhance its appeal, many of which are centred on its world-famous cities.

University of Sheffield international student Dawai

My first day at college in the UK what to expect

Posted 01 May 2015

As a new student in the UK, and most definitely at the University of Sheffield International College, the first thing you can expect is a big, warm welcome. The UK student population as a whole is hugely multicultural. Just over 18% of all the university students in the UK in 2013/14 were from overseas. That means that one of the first things you will learn on your first day at college in the UK is that you are not alone.

Study experience

Tips for your September arrival at the University of Sheffield International College

Experience student life with the best Students’ Union in the UK

The difference between university and college in the UK

What is it like to study in Sheffield

Career possibilities with a Social Sciences degree

A guide to choosing a college overseas for international students

7 benefits of studying a foundation course in the UK

What can you learn from an International Foundation Year course?

6 reasons social science degrees are so popular

Which is the best city in the UK to study abroad in?

My first day at college in the UK what to expect

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