Semester dates

Source: https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/how-to-apply/semester-dates Parent: https://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/programmes

You can begin your studies at the University of Sheffield International College at multiple points in the year.

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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)

September 2026

November 2026

January 2027

Note: Teaching for the September intake concludes in April, while both the January and March intakes conclude in July. The table above also includes the additional resit schedule, where applicable, for students who may require it.

Please note: For the November start - after the 3-week Enhanced Induction you will join your main academic programme which starts in January 2026.

International Foundation Year (1.5 semesters)

March 2027

Note: Teaching for the March intake concludes in July. However, the table above includes the additional resit schedule, should students require it.

International Year One (2 semesters)

September 2026

January 2027

Note: Teaching for the January intake concludes in July. However, the table above includes the resit schedule, should students require it.

Pre-Masters (2 semesters)

September 2026

November 2026

January 2027

Note: Teaching for the September intake concludes in April, while both the January and March intakes conclude in July. The table above also includes the additional resit schedule, where applicable, for students who may require it.

Please note: For the November start - after the 3-week Enhanced Induction you will join your main academic programme which starts in January 2026.

Pre-Masters (1.5 semesters)

March 2027

Note: Teaching for the March intake concludes in July. However, the table above includes the additional resit schedule, should students require it.

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.

7 weeks - January 2026 (online)

Two terms - March 2026 (on campus)

One term - June 2026 (on campus)

Two terms - June 2026 (on campus)

10 weeks - June 2026 (online)

One term - September 2026 (on campus)

10 weeks - September 2026 (online)

7 weeks - January 2027 (online)

Two terms - March 2027 (on campus)

One term - June 2027 (on campus)

Two terms - June 2027 (on campus)

10 weeks – June 2027 (online)

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