Entry requirements
To join us at the University of Sheffield International College you will need to meet our minimum entry requirements.
International Foundation Year (undergraduate pathway)
Entry requirements for the International Foundation Year are listed below. If you need additional English language tuition to reach the requirements, you can study an English language course first.
| Academic |
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent
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| 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 Programme: 26 points (IB Certificate accepted, 26 points) (Subject pass level is 3) Dentistry: International Baccalaureate (IB) - 30 points, must have 5 in Higher level Chemistry and Higher Biology (not standard level) |
AS levels: 32 points (formerly 100 UCAS points (only A-C grades) (excluding native language) For Dentistry: 3 x AS levels grade with A in Chemistry, Biology and another subject (not native language)
1 pass at grade A/B, and any borderline case inc D grades, to be referred to HoC
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| A levels: 2 passes at grade C (new tariff 64) or 3 passes at grade D (new tariff 72) For Dentistry: 3 x A Levels grade with B in Chemistry, Biology and another subject (except native language) in first sitting |
| English language |
Three-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 with minimum 5.0 in writing (minimum of 4.0 in other skills), or equivalent
Two-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent |
| Age |
17+ |
Pre-Masters (postgraduate pathway)
Admission requirements for the Pre-Masters are listed below. If you don't meet the English level below, you can study one or two terms of English language preparation first.
| Academic |
Recognised degree – must be in related field for some subjects
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| English Language |
Three-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 with minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
Two-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent |
| Age |
21+ |
English language courses
Find admission requirements for the English language preparation courses listed below.
English language preparation - for the International Foundation Year
| English language |
Two-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.0 (with 4.0 in all skills), or equivalent
One-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (with 4.5 in all skills), or equivalent
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| Academic |
Students need to have completed the relevant academic qualifications for the International Foundation Year |
English for Pre-Masters - for the Pre-Masters programme
| English language |
Two-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (with no lower than 4.5 in all skills), or equivalent
One-term programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent
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| Academic |
Students need to have completed the relevant academic qualifications for the Pre-Masters course |
Applying with a Tier 4 visa
If you need a visa to study in the UK, you may be asked for different or additional English language requirements and English tests. If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English. Find out everything you need to know about visas for studying in the UK.