University name

The University of Sheffield

CONTACT DETAILS

Address

Global Opportunities
The University of Sheffield
Level 7, The Arts Tower
Western BankSheffield
S10 2TN
United Kingdom

General e-mail address

globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk

Websitewww.sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/inboundInbound Coordinator Contact

Agreements Coordinator Contact
Departmental contacts

Elizabeth Rounding
Email: globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 114 215 7620
Mrs Katherine Barrott
Email: agreements-globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0) 114 222 9817
Each department has a departmental tutor for academic advice:www.sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/departmental-contacts

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Autumn: 23/09/2024 - 08/02/2025
Spring: 10/02/2025 - 14/06/2025
Students arriving in the autumn semester must arrive for Intro Week, when most registration tasks
take place: 23/09/2024 - 28/09/2024
Semesterdates(dd/mm/yyyy)

www.sheffield.ac.uk/about/dates/current-and-future-semester
December finish:
Where the second semester at the sending institution starts in January, December finish may be anoption. Partner universities must select the December finish option in the nomination form. Allother students are required to stay until the end of the semester in early February. Not all
departments offer a December finish.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/inbound/apply/year-structure

Directory ofModules

A list of modules which may be available to select from can be found in the Directory of Modules.
Please ensure that students are aware that not all modules are open to exchange students, andsome may have prerequisites for students to join. Nominated students will be provided with amodule catalogue when they apply.
Directory of Modules: https://apex-live.shef.ac.uk/cies/web_cal.cal3_dept_form?p_year=23
Students coming to Sheffield via a University-wide exchange agreement may choose modules
across as many departments as they like, subject to pre-requisites and timetabling.
Students are expected to select 120 Sheffield credits (60 ECTS) for a full academic year or 60
Sheffield credits (30 ECTS) for one semester. Students can take no more than 60 credits persemester or 120 credits for the full academic year. Students can take fewer than 60 credits or 120
credits but must take a minimum of 40 credits for one semester or 100 credits for the academicyear.

Modulerestrictions
and selection

Students will be able to select provisional modules as part of their online application, which will
be reviewed by academic departments. Modules will be confirmed at registration at the start of thesemester and may not be available due to time table clashes, modules no longer running or
another reason.
Please note that some departments do have restrictions on what students can study and at whichlevel. For example, Level 3 modules are not available to study abroad/exchange students inPolitics, as well as other departments. Information about what students can study can be foundhere:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/inbound/apply/what
At the beginning of both semesters there is a period of ‘Add/Drop’ where students can makechanges to their modules. These modules must still be ones that are available to exchange
students and that the students meet the requirements for. This is also an opportunity to change
modules if there is a timetable clash or a module is no longer running.

Gradingsystemwww.sheffield.ac.uk/post-study-support/certificates-verification/transcripts/definitions
Orientation is an optional additional period before the start of term, but highly recommended forstudents who want more time to settle into Sheffield and life in the UK. Events are run by Global
Campus to introduce students to Sheffield, offer advice on living in the UK, and introduce students
to other international students.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/new-students/orientation

Orientation

Intro week is the first week of the semester during which Global Opportunities will hold a Welcomeand Induction event for study abroad and exchange students. This is a chance to meet otherexchange students, learn important information and also to get documents signed (arrival forms,learning agreements).
Global Opportunities also run a drop in throughout the semesters open to inbound students.

EnglishLanguage
courses

Our English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) offers modules to help students improve theirEnglish language skills whilst in Sheffield. Selected modules are credit bearing, designed forexchange students.
www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc/modules/erasmus-and-study-abroad
All students, regardless of their first language, will need to provide proof of English language levelas part of their application.
If the student's first language is English and they are from a country considered by the UKVI to be
majority English speaking (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/english-speaking-countries),
then students will need to upload their high school qualification (e.g. high school transcript,
diploma, GCSE/O level, IB).
If English is not your student’s first language, please make sure they meet, or will meet in time, theEnglish language requirements of all the departments they wish to study in.

EnglishLanguagerequirements

Students coming from a European partner for a single semester only where a Student Visa is not
required can ask their home university to complete the University of Sheffield’s English Language
Confirmation template letter to confirm their English language proficiency. If you would like toreceive a template of this letter to complete for your student(s) please indicate that in thenomination form.
Students will need to meet the departmental English language requirements. If students are
studying within multiple departments, they will need to meet the English language requirementsof all departments.
A list of departmental requirements, and links to lists of accepted qualifications can be found on
our webpage.
Departmental English Requirements:
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/globalopps/inbound/apply/entry-requirements/english-language
Accepted English Language Tests:
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language

Nomination
deadlines
Student
application
deadlines

Full Year and Autumn semester entry: 1 May 2024
Spring semester entry: 1 October 2024
Full Year and Autumn semester entry: 31 May 2024
Spring semester entry: 31 October 2024
If a student wishes to extend their autumn semester to the full academic year, they must apply to
Global Opportunities by email by 1 November 2024, with permission from their home university.

Extending stay

We will assess the current exchange balance and advise them if the extension has been approved.
Extensions cannot be granted by the host department.
Students will be required to apply for a Student Visa if they wish to extend to a full academic year,and must ensure they understand the requirements for a new visa before applying to extend theirstay.
1. Students must be nominated by their home university via our online form: we do not accept
email nominations. Partners are asked to nominate students within enough time for students tosubmit their application. If partners require an extension they are asked to confirm this well inadvance of the deadline.

Application
process

2. If the nomination is in line with our exchange agreement, students receive a link to the online
application form along with instructions on how to complete it. Students must provide an up todate copy of their transcript, translated into English, and their English language qualification (highschool transcript if English is the first language) as part of their application. Architecture students
will be required to submit a portfolio.
3. Students can be issued with a Conditional offer if they do not fulfil all the requirements for a fulloffer. Once they have met the conditions of their Conditional offer, they will be issued with anUnconditional offer.
4. Once students have accepted their Unconditional offer, they receive an email confirmation
containing their applicant number. The applicant number allows students to apply for University
accommodation and complete pre-registration steps.
Students can apply online for University owned accommodation once they have received theirapplicant number. University housing is only guaranteed for students studying in Sheffield for thefull academic year but applications are encouraged from students staying for one semester only.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation/prospective/study-abroad-exchange-students

Housing
information

Email: accommodationoffice@sheffield.ac.uk
Tel: +44 114 222 4488
Students can also apply for private sector housing if they prefer.
Smartmove Sheffield can also provide university approved housing options.
https://www.smartmovesheffield.com/Accommodation
Students who require a visa to enter the UK can be supported by the International Student
Support team. There is information about visas and requirements on our webpages:

Visaswww.sheffield.ac.uk/new-students/immigration
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/new-students/immigration/student-visa-application/visitor-short-ter
m-student-visas

Insurance

Students are required to obtain their own comprehensive insurance policy during their study in
Sheffield. They may also need to arrange their own medical insurance, if they do not pay the NHS
surcharge for their visa.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/new-students/immigration/student-visa-application/immigration-health-surcharge
If a student has any specific additional learning needs we request that they self-identify theirsupport requirements in their application so adjustments can be made as soon as possible forthem.

Students withdisabilities

Our Disability & Dyslexia Support Service (DDSS) is a supportive service for all disabled students:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/new-students/disability
Students can also find academic skill support through 301: Academic Skills Centre:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/301