Information for partners

Here you’ll find essential information on nominating students, application processes, academic and English language requirements, and module selection for incoming exchange students. Our team is here to guide you through each step, from the nomination process to how we support your students.

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Nominating your students 

Deadlines

  • Semester 1 (Autumn) and Full Year: 1 May
  • Semester 2 (Spring) and Reverse Full Year: 1 October

We review nominations on a rolling basis and aim to confirm approval within 2 weeks (10 working days) of receiving them. If we have any questions about a nomination, we will contact you within the same timeframe.

Once approved, students will receive application instructions directly via the email address provided. Please remind students to check their email regularly, including spam folders, to avoid missing important updates.

Nomination Process

Starting Autumn/Full Year 2025/26, nominations will move to our new Mobility Online system more details about this will be shared in January 2025.

Application Deadlines

  • Semester 1 (Autumn) & Full Year: 31 May
  • Semester 2 (Spring) & Reverse Full Year: 31 October

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements 

Students should have an overall average grade equivalent to a UK 2:2 (50%). Students with lower grades may be considered if there are mitigating circumstances, but please contact us before the nomination deadline to discuss. Approval from the relevant departments may be required, and lower-level modules may be assigned in some cases. Students must also meet the pre-requisites for any module they wish to take.

English language requirements 

Students from majority English-speaking countries do not need to provide an English language qualification. Others must meet a minimum requirement of IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component), most subject areas have higher requirements. For European/EEA students staying one semester without a student visa, an English language confirmation document may be accepted, please request this at nomination.

Documentation checklist for nominations

Academic Transcript
  • Official up-to-date transcript in English with overall grades.
  • Signed and stamped by the sending institution, or emailed directly to us from the institution as an official document.
English Language Proficiency Confirmation

Module information 

Students must select 60 credits per semester (120 credits for the full academic year), with no option to take more than this limit. If a reduced load is required, you must request a reduced credit load letter at the time of nomination; the minimum load is 40 credits per semester (100 credits for the year).

When completing the application, students can choose up to 60 credits per semester and will also complete a backup module form for alternate choices. If any initial selections are unavailable, we’ll review the backup options and work with departments for approval. If 60/120 credits cannot be approved from these choices, students will be contacted via email.

Please Note: Modules are provisional until registration in September or February and may change due to timetable clashes or availability issues. We recommend that students remain flexible and open to adjustments in their module choices. Specific modules cannot be guaranteed; if a particular module is essential for graduation, please contact us as early as possible to allow time for planning alternatives if needed.

Supporting your students

We offer online sessions for your students year-round, including prospective student and pre-application sessions to review our application process and answer any questions. We’re also available to attend online fairs if in-person attendance isn’t possible.

To arrange a session, please contact us at globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk. Students can also book 1:1 online appointments with us before their arrival to discuss any questions related to their application or exchange experience.