International applicants
Our international reputation for research and our quality of teaching attracts students and staff from all over the world. The departments of Geography and Animal and Plant Science provide a friendly and supportive environment for undergraduate and postgraduate students from varied countries, cultures and backgrounds. High student satisfaction rates and the very wide-ranging research interests of staff in both departments ensure that the University of Sheffield is one of the best places in the UK to study Environmental Science.
Student support and advice
As an international student, we recognise that you may have particular issues relating to living and studying in a different country. The University's International Office can advise on scholarships and bursaries, and organises a programme of overseas visits and exhibitions every year. A section of the main University website is devoted to answering many of the questions you may have.
University of Sheffield: Prospective International Students
Entry requirements for our undergraduate courses
Our typical entry requirements are listed on a separate page (see left). Generally, we require three subjects at GCE/VCE A Level or equivalent, usually including Geography.
Country-specific details on entry requirements
English language minimum requirements
All students wishing to study at the University of Sheffield must show that their English language is at a level which allows them to successfully complete their chosen course of study. Typical minimum requirements are IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): an average of 7.0 or above with at least 6.5 in each component; TOEFL Paper-Based 600 or TOEFL Computer-Based 250.
Prospective International Students: English language requirements
Further information
The University Prospective International Students pages should provide you with most of the information you need, but if you do have any specific enquiries about studying Environmental Science as an undergraduate at Sheffield, please contact: Dr Eric Olund, Undergraduate Admissions Tutor