Entry requirements for students from Nepal

We have been welcoming students from Nepal for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Nepalese education system and qualifications.

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

All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score that is accepted for entry, in line with UKBA regulations, is IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80. Please note that some departments may require a higher score.

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The information below is for guidance only - if you would like further advice please contact The Nepal Team. Please be aware, however, that final decisions can only be made upon receipt of an official application.

For Entry to Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/ MEng

A variety of qualifications can be considered for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programmes.

Higher Secondary Education Certificate	Candidates who have successfully completed their HSEC examinations in Nepal and who have also completed an approved Foundation Programme (such as those provided by Sheffield International College) can be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.
A levels	Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. Required scores and subjects vary from course to course and can be found in our online prospectus.
International Baccalaureate	International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. Required scores and subjects vary from course to course and can be found in our online prospectus.
Bachelors Degree	Applicants with a good two year Bachelor degree from Nepal will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.

If you don't meet the entry requirements:

Sheffield International College provides undergraduate foundation programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.

Visit Sheffield International College website to find out more

For Entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc

Holders of a 3 or 4 year Bachelors Degree	Holders of a 3 or 4 year Bachelors Degree from a recognised University in Nepal may be considered for direct admission to some postgraduate diploma or taught Masters programmes.
Holders of a Masters Degree	Applicants with a good Masters degree from a recognised institution in Nepal will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or taught Masters programmes.

If you don't meet the entry requirements:

Sheffield International College provides pre-Masters programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.

Visit Sheffield International College website to find out more

For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD

Applicants with a good MPhil or PhD from a recognised University in Nepal will be considered for direct entry onto our MPhil or PhD programmes.

If you are in any doubt about whether you are eligible to study at Sheffield, please contact the Nepal Team:

email : ruth.lauener@sheffield.ac.uk