Entry requirements for students from Azerbaijan
We have been welcoming students from Azerbaijan for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Azerbaijani 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. The minimum score that is accepted for entry is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Some departments may require a higher score.
English language entry requirements - find out more
The following information is for guidance only.
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.
Previous studies at a university in Azerbaijan
Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year of a Bachelor´s degree (Bakalavr) with an average grade of at least 70% or 4/5 at a recognised university in Azerbaijan will be considered for admission to year one of our undergraduate programmes.
Undergraduate pathway programmes at the University of Sheffield International College
The University of Sheffield International College provides International Foundation Year programmes specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of Sheffield. Upon successful completion, students can progress to an undergraduate degree. Students can choose to study an International Foundation Year in the following subjects:
● International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities
● International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering
Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc, MBA
Holders of a good bachelor degree from a recognised Azerbaijani university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or masters programmes. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.
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UK degree classification |
International equivalent |
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First class Honours |
85% or 5.0/5.0 |
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2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) |
80% or 4.0/5.0 |
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2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours) |
70% or 3.5/5.0 |
Postgraduate pathway programmes at the University of Sheffield International College
The University of Sheffield International College provides Pre-Masters programmes specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of Sheffield. Upon successful completion, students can progress to an postgraduate degree. Students can choose to study a Pre-Masters in the following subjects:
Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, PhD with Integrated Masters
Holders of a good bachelor degree and a good masters degree from a recognised Azerbaijani university 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 get in touch