Public university in Sheffield, United Kingdom

University of Sheffield Admission Requirements 2027

Sheffield is a large research university in South Yorkshire with courses spanning the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and dentistry. Its overseas fee for most courses sits in a single band, with Medicine and Dentistry priced well above it.

Verified 7 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
13 Jan 2027
Autumn 2027, Bachelor, regular, 128 days left
Tuition
£25,000 to £50,930
per year
English test
IELTS 6.5
waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
Not listed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree

A-levels, the International Baccalaureate or another equivalent qualification at the level the specific course states, and English language ability of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component, unless the specific course sets a higher level.

Documents

UCAS application and personal statement, academic reference, transcripts and predicted or achieved grades, English language test certificate at the course's stated level, passport for identity and later for the Student visa.

How to apply

  1. Register with UCAS and choose Sheffield as one of up to five choices.
  2. Check the specific course's entry requirements and English language level.
  3. Submit the UCAS application by 18:00 UK time on 15 October 2026 for Medicine and Dentistry, or by 18:00 UK time on 13 January 2027 for every other course, for 2027 entry.
  4. Receive a decision through UCAS Track; accept a firm and, where eligible, an insurance choice.
  5. Meet the offer conditions, including final grades and the stated English language level.
  6. Apply for the Student visa once the place is confirmed unconditionally.

English test waiver

IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component is Sheffield's stated baseline for undergraduate entry; the university notes some academic departments require higher scores than this minimum, so the specific course page should be checked.

Sources, checked 7 September 2026
  1. https://www.ucas.com/events/2027-entry-deadline-for-all-undergraduate-courses-except-those-with-a-15-october-deadline-475546
  2. https://sheffield.ac.uk/new-students/tuition-fees/undergraduate-overseas
  3. https://sheffield.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements