Entry requirements for students from the USA

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

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

The information below is for guidance only.

For Entry to the University of Sheffield Science and Engineering Foundation Programme

Holders of an accredited US High School Diploma, with a high overall GPA and high grades in Maths and Physics will be considered for direct admission to the Science and Engineering Foundation programme

Applicants must also achieve high SAT scores (minimum Verbal 600, Math 600 and Written 600) or a high composite score in the ACT assessment

All applications for the Science and Engineering Foundation Programme should be made through UCAS

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. All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS

A Level

Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes

US High School Diploma and Advanced Placement Tests

Holders of an accredited US High School Diploma, with a high overall GPA and high grades in relevant subject areas will be considered for direct admission to the first year of undergraduate programmes. Applicants must also achieve:

Applicants must also achieve high SAT scores (minimum Verbal 600, Math 600 and Written 600) or a high composite score in the ACT assessment.

In addition, applicants are also required to gain a minimum of three AP examinations with grades of preferably 4 or 5.

Applicants taking the new SAT writing test must achieve a minimum of 600. SAT subject test scores must also be above 600.

Other Qualifications

Applicants with one or more of the qualifications listed below will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.

Holder of an Undergraduate Associated Degree at a two year Community College in the USA will be considered for direct admission to the first year of undergraduate programmes.

Applicants wishing to transfer from a regular undergraduate four year bachelors degree program in the USA will be considered for the first or second year of undergraduate degree programmes. Applicants will be required to have a high overall current GPA and high grades in relevant individual subject areas.

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

Holders of a good undergraduate four year bachelor degree and high grades in relevant individual subjects from an accredited university or college in the USA will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or masters programmes.

For Entry to MBA

Holders of a good four year bachelor degree from an accredited university or college in the USA and at least 3 years´ post-graduation work experience will be considered for direct admission to the MBA. Applicants must be at least 25 years old by the time the programme starts.

Applicants with a lower GPA and considerable work experience may be considered.

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

Holders of a good four year bachelor degree and a good masters degree from an accredited university or college in the USA will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes

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

email : jane.ashcroft@sheffield.ac.uk