Semester dates
You can begin your studies at the University of Sheffield International College at multiple points in the year.
Check course start dates for your programme
Check the dates so you can plan your journey, book flights and make arrangements to arrive on time.
The International Foundation Year and Pre-Masters are delivered at the International College and you will study for 1.5 or 2 semesters, depending on your English language ability. The date you start your programme will determine how long you will have between when you finish your course at the University of Sheffield International College and the beginning of your degree.
International Foundation Year (2 semesters)
January 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 19/1/2025 | 19/4/2025 |
| Semester 2 | 27/4/2025 | 25/9/2025 |
September 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/9/2025 | 13/12/2025 |
| Semester 2 | 11/1/2026 | 30/5/2026 |
November 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 23/11/2025 | 18/4/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 26/4/2026 | 12/9/2026 |
January 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 11/1/2026 | 18/4/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 26/4/2026 | 12/9/2026 |
Please note: For the November start - after the 3-week Enhanced Induction you will join your main academic programme which starts in January 2025.
International Foundation Year (1.5 semesters)
March 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2/3/2025 | 17/4/2025 |
| Semester 2 | 27/4/2025 | 25/9/2025 |
March 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1/3/2026 | 25/4/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 26/4/2026 | 12/9/2026 |
Pre-Masters (2 semesters)
January 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 19/1/2025 | 19/4/2025 |
| Semester 2 | 27/4/2025 | 25/9/2025 |
September 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/9/2025 | 13/12/2025 |
| Semester 2 | 11/1/2026 | 30/5/2026 |
November 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 23/11/2025 | 18/4/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 26/4/2026 | 12/9/2026 |
January 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 11/1/2026 | 18/4/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 26/4/2026 | 12/9/2026 |
Pre-Masters (1.5 semesters)
March 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2/3/2025 | 17/4/2025 |
| Semester 2 | 27/4/2025 | 25/9/2025 |
March 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 1/3/2026 | 25/4/2026 |
| Semester 2 | 26/4/2026 | 12/9/2026 |
English language preparation courses
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your pathway programme, you can improve your level of English by joining our specialist English language tuition. Programmes are delivered by the University’s English Language Teaching Centre. Depending on your pathway programme, English language level and the intake date you aim to begin, you can study the English language course either on campus or online.
One term - September 2024 (online)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 7 October 2024* | 13 December 2024 |
One term - September 2024 (on campus)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 30 September 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
7 weeks - January 2025 (online)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 6 January 2025 | 21 February 2025 |
Two terms - March 2025 (on campus)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 24 March 2025 | 6 June 2025 |
| Term 2 | 16 June 2025 | 22 August 2025 |
One term - June 2025 (on campus)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 9 June 2025 | 22 August 2025 |
Two terms - June 2025 (on campus)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 9 June 2025 | 22 August 2025 |
| Term 2 | 6 October 2025 | 12 December 2025 |
10 weeks - June 2025 (online)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 9 June 2025 | 22 August 2025 |
One term - September 2025 (on campus)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 29 September 2025 | 14 December 2024 |
10 weeks - September 2025 (online)
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 6 October 2025 | 12 December 2025 |
*Please note the first day of teaching for Online English language course for Pre-Masters starts on 7th October 2024, but the latest application deadline is 30th September 2024. Students also need to register by 4th October 2024 at the latest to ensure they're ready to access the course on their first day.
Entry requirements
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Fees
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