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10 Great Reasons to Study at Sheffield International College

1) Guaranteed progression to one of the UK's leading universities

The University of Sheffield is one of the UK's leading universities. When you successfully complete your programme at Sheffield International College, your place at the University of Sheffield is guaranteed, providing you achieve the level stipulated in your offer.

2) Fast-track your entry into a world-class UK degree

Our streamlined programmes are designed to prepare you for university studies. Unlike other university pathway programmes, at Sheffield International College your programme will be shorter if you have a higher IELTS score. This means your preparation for entry into the University can happen more quickly.

3) Quality programmes

We have created our programmes in close collaboration with staff at the University of Sheffield and the University assures the quality of programmes at the College.

4) First class facilities

As a student at Sheffield International College you can use all the facilities available at the University of Sheffield including the library, computer labs, sporting and leisure facilities right from your first day.

5) Flexible programmes designed to help you succeed

You can choose to start your Sheffield International College programme in any of three intakes – September, January or May. This means you can choose the start date most convenient for you.

6) Personal attention and comprehensive support services

At Sheffield International College we keep class sizes to a maximum of 30 students per class. This helps you quickly develop a good working relationship with your tutor and classmates. Outside the class, we understand that living and studying in another country can be a challenge sometimes. At Sheffield International College, we have a dedicated student support team to help whenever necessary. You will also have regular one-to-one academic guidance meetings throughout your programme at the College.

7) Apply direct

Applying for a place at Sheffield International College is both simple and fast. You apply directly to the Applications and Admissions Centre of the College who will evaluate your application and provide you with an answer within 48 hours.

8) One offer letter – one student visa

When you have succeeded in obtaining a place at the College, you will receive an offer letter not only for your programme at Sheffield International College, but also for the degree that you intend to progress to at the University of Sheffield. This means that you apply for just one visa based on one offer letter, to cover the entire duration of your study in the UK.

9) Accommodation guaranteed

All students at the College will be offered a guaranteed place at the safe and stylish modern student accommodation.

10) Sheffield – good value and a safe city

Sheffield has a student population of over 40,000 students. It is not surprising then that the city is a welcoming and cosmopolitan study destination. It is also a good value destination - the RBS Student Living Index (2005) showed Sheffield has the lowest cost of living of any of the 24 popular university cities surveyed in England. Government statistics conclude that Sheffield is the safest city in the UK.