International qualifications
We welcome applications from international students and accept a wide range of qualifications. The tables below list some of the international qualifications that we consider for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. They include an indication of the levels of achievement that we normally require.
Please note that precise requirements vary for each degree course. Courses with subject requirements also normally require specific grades or scores in individual subjects. All international applicants are also required to demonstrate proficiency in English language in the form of an English language qualification or test, such as IELTS or TOEFL.
More about English language requirements
As we receive a large number of applications for many of our degree courses, achieving the requirements for your chosen course does not guarantee that we will be able to make you an offer of a place here at Sheffield.
These tables do not include all the international qualifications that we consider for entry. If you cannot find your country or qualification, further information and contact details are available on our country pages.
EU/EEA and other European
| Country | Accepted qualifications | Typical range (achievement) |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs, Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur, or Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts |
Average score of 7.5-9 |
| Bulgaria | Diploma za sredno obrazovanie | Overall score of 5.2-6.0 |
| Cyprus | Apolytirion of Lykeion (at least one A Level may be required in addition) Devlet Lise Diplomasi requires a recognised Foundation Programme for entry to undergraduate level |
Overall score of 17-19 |
| Czech Republic | Maturitini Zkouška/Maturita | Pass with scores of 1-2 in all subjects |
| Finland | Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg | Overall score of 5-7 |
| France | French Baccalauréat Option International du Baccalauréat |
Overall score of 11.5-14.5 |
| Germany | Abitur | Overall score of 2.0-1.5 |
| Greece | Apolytirion of Lykeio with Pan-Hellenic exams (at least one A Level may be required in addition) | Overall score of 17-19 |
| Hungary | Erettsegi/Matura (with at least five subjects taken in Grade 12) | Overall score of 4-5 |
| Ireland | Irish Leaving Certificate | Grades of BBBBB-AAAAA |
| Italy | Diploma Di Esame Di Stato | Overall score of 80%-95% |
| Lithuania | Brandos Atestatas (with at least three state examinations) | Overall score of 9 with 75%-85% in state examinations |
| Netherlands | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) | Overall score of 6-8 |
| Poland | Matura (at least three higher/extended level written exams are required) | Scores of 75-85% in all subjects, including higher extended level subjects |
| Portugal | Diploma de Ensino Secundário (Certificado) | Overall score of 16-18 |
| Romania | Diploma de Bacalaureat | Overall score of 8.1-9 |
| Slovakia | Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skúske/Maturita | Overall score of 2-1 |
| Spain | Titulo de Bachiller | Overall score of 7-9 |
| Sweden | Fullstandigt Slutbertyg från Gymnasieskolan (FSG) | Overall grade of MVG-VG |
| International | International Baccalaureate | Overall score of 29-37 |
| European | European Baccalaureate | Overall score of 70%-82% |
International (outside the EU and EEA)
| Country | Accepted qualifications | Typical range (achievement) |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | Average of 70%-80% in six grade 12 U, U/C or M courses |
| China | Applicants with the Chinese Senior High School Certificate will need to complete a recognised Foundation course to be considered for entry to the first year of undergraduate courses | |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong A Levels (three subjects required) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education |
Grades of CCD-ABB Scores of 444-555 in three core subjects |
| India | Standard XII | Overall score of 70%-85% |
| Malaysia | STPM/Malaysia Higher School Certificate United Examination Certificate (UEC) |
Grades of BCC-AAA 11-12 points from five relevant subjects |
| Singapore | Singapore/Cambridge A Level (three H2 subjects required) | Grades of BCC-AAA |
| USA | Advanced Placement Tests (three APs required) plus Pass in the High School Diploma | Scores of 433-555 from three APs |
| International | International Baccalaureate | Overall score of 29-37 |