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.
Learn moreInternational 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 starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 25 September 2023 | 03 December 2023 |
Two terms - March 2024
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 25 March 2024 | 07 June 2024 |
| Term 2 | 17 June 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
One term - June 2024
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 10 June 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
Two terms - June 2024
| Term starts | Term ends | |
| Term 1 | 10 June 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
| Term 2 | 30 September 2024 | 06 December 2024 |
Entry requirements
Find out the academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen programme at the International College.
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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