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 and Pre-Masters
September 2021
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Semester starts |
Semester ends |
| Autumn |
12 September 2021 |
19 December 2021 |
| Spring |
17 January 2022 |
17 April 2022* |
September 2021 (Dentistry only)
|
Semester starts |
Semester ends |
| Autumn |
13 September 2021 |
19 December 2021 |
| Spring |
17 January 2022 |
15 July 2022* |
January 2022
|
Semester starts |
Semester ends |
| Spring |
10 January 2022 |
17 April 2022 |
| Summer |
9 May 2022 |
07 August 2022* |
March 2022
|
Semester starts |
Semester ends |
| Spring |
28 February 2022 |
17 April 2022 |
| Summer |
09 May 2022 |
07 August 2022* |
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 - June 2021
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Term starts |
Term ends |
| Term 1 |
21 June 2021 |
27 August 2021 |
Two Term - March 2022
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Term starts |
Term ends |
| Term 1 |
28 March 2022 |
10 June 2022 |
| Term 2 |
20 June 2022 |
26 August 2022 |
Two Term - June 2021
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Term starts |
Term ends |
| Term 1 |
21 June 2021 |
27 August 2021 |
| Term 2 |
27 September 2021 |
10 December 2021 |
*You may be required to resit exams after this date.