University of Sheffield

www.shef.ac.uk/international

The University of Sheffield is one of the United Kingdom's leading. Its global reputation for teaching and research attracts students from over 120 countries, Founded in 1905, The University of Sheffield is one of the UK's best universities with a global reputation as an international leader in teaching and research.It is a premier-league, research-led institution with a population of over 25,000 students including more than 3,700 international students from 120 countries.

It has a world-wide reputation for quality, operating at the forefront of research and training. Close links with industry, commerce and the professions support our record of outstanding success in attracting external research funding. Its international partners include Boeing and Rolls-Royce,Unilever, Boots, AstraZeneca, GSK, ICI, Slazenger, and many more household names, as well as UK and overseas government agencies and charitable foundations.

The cost of accommodation in Sheffield is the cheapest in the UK ie. Sheffield's housing rent, is around £56 per week In the most recent national research assessment the university has earned top 5 and 5* ratings in 35 research areas – the sixth highest number of any university. Twenty-nine subjects were rated “excellent” in national teaching quality assessments, the third highest number of any university.

Among its former staff and students are five Nobel Prize winners, and many of its graduates have gone to hold positions of great responsibility and influence around the world.

UK, world and European rankings

The University is rated 9th in the UK, 18th in Europe and 70th in the world in US publication Newsweek's August 2006 ranking of the global top 100 universities.

The University is rated 8th in the UK, 21st in Europe, and 72nd in the world in an annual academic ranking of the top 500 universities worldwide published in August 2007 by China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

The University is rated 12th in the UK, 22nd in Europe and 68th in the world in the Times Higher Education Supplement's November 2007 ranking of the top 200 universities in the world.

Programmes of Study

The University of Sheffield offers over 400 programmes of study across 42 academic departments.

The University also offers preparation programmes for international students.

Undergraduate Foundation Programmes for International Students

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Pre-Masters Programmes for International Students

Postgraduate Taught Degree Programmes

Postgraduate Research Degree Programmes

English Language Preparation Programmes

Undergraduate Foundation Programmes for International Students

Sheffield International College offers you the best pathway to a degree from the University of Sheffield – one of the UK´s leading universities.

Certificate in University Foundation Studies: Business, Law and Social Sciences

Certificate in University Foundation Studies: Science and Engineering

Visit the Sheffield International College website to find out more about our Certificate in University Foundation Studies programmes

Entry requirements for students from Sri Lanka

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 or TOEFL. The minimum score that is accepted for entry is IELTS 6 or TOEFL Paper Based 550 or TOEFL Computer Based 213. Some departments may require a higher score.IGCSE/GCSE English Grade C or Sri Lanka GCE O Level English Credit or above are also accepted in place of IELTS or TOEFL.

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.
Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels or 2 A levels + 2 AS levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes or International Baccalaureate Applicants with a minimum of 28 points will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.

Sheffield International College

Sheffield International College provides undergraduate foundation programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.

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

Holders of a good 3 year general Bachelor degree or a 4 year special degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or taught masters programmes.

For Entry to MBA

Holders of a good 3 year general Bachelor degree or a 4 year special degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka 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.

Sheffield International College

Sheffield International College provides pre-Masters programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.

For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, New Route PhD

Holders of a good masters degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes.