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48 Gracechurch Street
Sheffield
Sheffield
EC3V 0EJ
England
+44 (0) 20 7469 4500
sic@sheffield.ac.uk
www.sic.org.uk
 

Sheffield International College – your pathway to academic excellence

Contact us
Website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/sic
E-mail: sic@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7469 4500

About Sheffield International College

Located on the University campus, Sheffield International College is your pathway to academic excellence. It offers high-quality pathway programmes, designed especially for international students, in partnership with the prestigious University of Sheffield.

The programmes start in January, May and September and last for two or three terms, depending on your English language proficiency. If you pass your pathway programme at the required academic level, you are guaranteed a place at the University.

Other reasons to choose Sheffield International College

• All our programmes include the English language and academic skills necessary to give you the best possible start to your university degree.
• The quick, simple application procedure means your offer letter includes both the college programme and the university degree so you will only usually need to apply for one student visa.
• The College is on the University of Sheffield campus with access to all facilities, so you will feel fully part of university life from day one.
• The small class sizes enable individual attention, so you can be sure of first-rate support and the very best chance to fulfil your potential.
• Accommodation is guaranteed, so you can settle in to a safe and secure room quickly and easily.
• The College offers comprehensive support services, putting your needs as an international student first.

Why choose the University of Sheffield?

• It is one of the UK’s leading universities with 178 years of academic heritage.
• It welcomes the most talented international students.
• The University has invested considerable sums in a modern, attractive infrastructure and has recently opened a unique new study centre – the Information Commons.
• The cost of living is relatively low, and the city is a safe, pleasant and green environment to live in.

Programmes leading to undergraduate degrees at the University of Sheffield

The Certificate in University Foundation Studies is offered in the following subjects:

• Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Science and Engineering.

The Certificate brings you to the academic level required for admission to an undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield. On successful completion of the Certificate to the required level, you are guaranteed admission directly to the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University.

Details of our Certificate in University Foundation Studies can be found on our website.

Programmes leading to postgraduate degrees at the University of Sheffield

The Graduate Diploma is offered in the following subjects:

• Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Science and Engineering.

The Graduate Diploma brings you to the correct academic level for acceptance to one of the prestigious taught postgraduate degrees at the University of Sheffield. There are over 170 degrees to choose from, so it is easy for you to focus on the course which will be most relevant for your career.

The Graduate Diploma provides integrated academic studies in the relevant subject area, advanced level English skills and higher level UK study skills. A complete list of our Graduate Diplomas can be viewed on our website [link to: http://www.sic.org.uk/OurProgrammes/Overview/tabid/371/Default.aspx].

Life as a Sheffield International College student

While studying at the College, you can use university facilities, including the amazing new flexible learning space, the Information Commons. You are also guaranteed a room in one of the friendly, modern halls of residence near the campus. Sheffield is a two and a half hour train journey north of London.

According to recent Government statistics, Sheffield is one of the safest cities in the UK, with a young population and a welcoming atmosphere.

The College is only a short walk from Sheffield city centre, where there are great cafés, shopping and sports facilities. The beautiful Peak District National Park is also just half an hour away.

Get in contact and apply now!

Website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/sic
E-mail: sic@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone:+44 (0) 20 7469 4500



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