International students

With an international reputation for research and top-class teaching, the Department of Animal and Plant Sciences at the University of Sheffield attracts students from all over the world. This page explains how you could join them, and tells you a little bit about life in Sheffield.

Visit the University of Sheffield's International Students pages to find out about visa requirements, funding opportunities and other information specific to your country.

Applying

You can apply to do one of our degrees through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Visit the How to apply page to find out how it all works. Alternatively, you can contact us with any questions.

Entry requirements

To get a place on most of our three-year BSc courses, you must have three A-levels at grades AAB, or equivalent, and for our four year MBiolSci courses you must have three A-levels at grades AAA, or equivalent. We do accept qualification from other countries – click the links below.

Entry requirements for APS courses | Accepted international qualifications | Qualifications specific to your country

English language requirements

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS): Average of 6.5 or above with at least 6 in each component
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 600 or above in the paper based test, 250 or above in the computer based test, 100 or above in the internet based test (iBT)
USEPT (University of Sheffield English Proficiency Test, graded as and equivalent to IELTS): 6.5 to 7.0 with at least 6 in written component

English language qualifications specific to your country | English Language Preparation Programme

Fees and funding

The current tuition fees for international students are set at £16,640 per year, but scholarships are available and students who do courses that include a year away from Sheffield can pay reduced fees.

More about fees and funding | Information on international tuition fees | Scholarships for international students

About Sheffield

Sheffield is one of the safest cities in the UK, one of the cheapest and one of the greenest
The city centre has many shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs
Cultural attractions include one of the UK's largest regional theatre complexes, the biggest independent cinema outside London and a major city centre music festival
Fans of sport can see local rugby, ice hockey and basketball teams who compete at a national level, two major football teams – Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United – and the annual World Snooker Championships at the Crucible
The picturesque Peak District is only a few minutes from the city centre and includes one of the most popular national parks in the world

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About the University

The University of Sheffield is one of the UK's top universities, known for its inspiring teaching and ground-breaking research
Our Students' Union is regularly voted the best in the country for its vast range of sports clubs, societies and evening entertainment
We have accommodation that is safe, affordable and managed by friendly staff

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Settling in – what happens when you arrive?

There is lots of support available to international students when they come to Sheffield. You can be picked up from Manchester airport when you arrive and take part in a range of activities in your first week to help you get to know the city, the university and other students.

For all the time you are studying, you will have a personal tutor in the department who you can go to with any problems. The university also has a Student Services Information Desk to help with any academic, financial, personal or social issues, with three specially trained immigration advisers.

The Students' Union has its own Student Advice Centre and the university also provides health and wellbeing support through the University Health Service and the University Counselling Service.

More about settling in at Sheffield