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.

New November start

Join us in November to be better prepared ahead of starting your pathway programme in January 2024 with our enhanced induction. Benefit from three additional weeks of language, life and learning skills at no extra cost.

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International Foundation Year (2 semesters)

November 2023
26/11/2023 - 20/4/2024
5/5/2024 - 24/8/2024
January 2024
7/1/2024 - 20/4/2024
5/5/2024 - 24/8/2024
September 2024
22/9/2024 - 14/12/2024
12/1/2025 - 31/5/2025
November 2024
24/11/2024 - 19/4/2025
27/4/2025 - 23/8/2025
January 2025
5/1/2025 - 19/4/2025
27/4/2025 - 23/8/2025

Please note: for the November intake - after the 3-week Enhanced Induction you will join your main academic programme which starts in January 2024.

International Foundation Year (1.5 semesters)

March 2024
3/3/2024 - 18/4/2024
5/5/2024 - 24/8/2024
March 2025
2/3/2025 - 17/4/2025
27/4/2025 - 23/8/2025

Pre-Masters (2 semesters)

November 2023
26/11/2023 - 20/4/2024
5/5/2024 - 24/8/2024
January 2024
7/1/2024 - 20/4/2024
5/5/2024 - 24/8/2024
September 2024
22/9/2024 - 14/12/2024
12/1/2025 - 31/5/2025
November 2024
24/11/2024 - 19/4/2025
27/4/2025 - 23/8/2025
January 2025
5/1/2025 - 19/4/2025
27/4/2025 - 23/8/2025

Please note: for the November intake - after the 3-week Enhanced Induction you will join your main academic programme which starts in January 2024.

Pre-Masters (1.5 semesters)

March 2024
3/3/2024 - 18/4/2024
5/5/2024 - 24/8/2024
March 2025
2/3/2025 - 17/4/2025
27/4/2025 - 23/8/2025

English language preparation

If you need to join one of our English language courses before you start your programme, you can study one additional term of specialist English language tuition. Programmes are delivered at the University’s English Language Teaching Centre. You can choose to start in March, June or September.

One term - September 2023


Term startsTerm ends
Term 125 September 202303 December 2023

Two terms - March 2024


Term startsTerm ends
Term 125 March 202407 June 2024
Term 217 June 202423 August 2024

One term - June 2024


Term startsTerm ends
Term 110 June 2024 23 August 2024

Two terms - June 2024


Term startsTerm ends
Term 110 June 202423 August 2024
Term 230 September 202406 December 2024
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Entry requirements

Find out the academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen programme at the International College.

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Fees

Find tuition fees for all International College programmes, as well as information on insurance and taxi transfers from the airport.

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