# Entry requirements

**Source**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements

We have been welcoming students from around the world for many years and our staff are very familiar with the many education systems and qualifications.

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High entrance requirements for our degree programmes at Sheffield reflect the quality of the University.

The information below is for guidance only - if you would like further advice please [get in touch](https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/contact/team "Contact the team"). Please be aware, however, that final decisions can only be made upon receipt of an official application.

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## Undergraduate Programmes (BSc, BA, BEng/MEng)

We welcome applications from students studying a range of international qualifications at Level 3 or above that offer suitable preparation for study at the University. Details of the qualifications that we consider for entry can be found on the following webpages:

[A Levels](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/a-levels)

[Accepted EU and International qualifications](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications "International qualifications")

If you cannot find the required information for your country or qualification, please [get in touch](https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/contact/team "Contact the team").

If you do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry at undergraduate level, our International College provides [undergraduate foundation programmes](https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/foundation "International Foundation Year").

## Undergraduate pathway programmes at the University of Sheffield International College

The[University of Sheffield International College](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/) provides[International Foundation Year](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/international-foundation-year) programmes specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of Sheffield. Upon successful completion, students can progress to an undergraduate degree. Students can choose to study an International Foundation Year in the following subjects:

- [International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/international-foundation-year/business-social-sciences-and-humanities)
- [International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/international-foundation-year/science-and-engineering)

## **Postgraduate Taught Programmes (MA, MSc)**

Holders of a good bachelor degree from a recognised university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or Masters programmes. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our [course finder](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught) for specific course requirements.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry at postgraduate level, our International College provides [pre-Masters programmes](https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/applying/pre-masters "Pre-Masters").

*The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.*

## Postgraduate degree pathway programmes at the University of Sheffield International College

[The University of Sheffield International College](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/) provides[Pre-Masters programmes](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/pre-masters) specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of Sheffield. Upon successful completion, students can progress to a postgraduate degree. Students can choose to study a Pre-Masters in the following subjects:

- [Pre-Masters in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/pre-masters/business-social-sciences-and-humanities)
- [Pre-Masters in Science and Engineering](https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes/pre-masters/science-and-engineering)

## **Postgraduate Research Programmes eg, PhD, PhD with Integrated Masters**

With around 2,000 postgraduate research students from over 100 different countries, Sheffield is one of the leading centres for research training in the UK.

[Search for a research area](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd)

You will usually need a bachelors degree AND a masters degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Some courses may consider a bachelors degree on its own if it is combined with relevant research experience. Please see our departmental web pages for specific course requirements.

## Exchange Students

Incoming exchange students should have minimum average grades equivalent to a UK 2:2 in their studies to date. Specific prior study requirements for individual modules may also apply. Our [entry requirements for inbound exchange students](https://sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/inbound/apply/entry-requirements "Entry requirements") web page has more detailed information.

Visit our [Global Opportunities](https://sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/inbound "Studying at Sheffield") inbound web pages for more information on exchange opportunities.

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## English language requirements

All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification such as IELTS or equivalent. The minimum score that is accepted for entry is IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent for undergraduate courses and IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component for postgraduate courses. Please note that some departments may require a higher score.

[English language entry requirements](https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements "English language requirements")

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