Sheffield International College

Sheffield International College (SIC) offers talented international students the opportunity of studying a UK university pathways course at a top 20 UK university. Upon successful completion of the university pathways course to the required level, students are guaranteed progression to the internationally recognised University of Sheffield.

Why study at Sheffield International College?

• The University of Sheffield is one of the UK’s leading universities, with over 175 years of academic heritage and consistently high teaching and research rankings, it has long been a sought after university for students from all over the world.

• The University of Sheffield is the 11th most popular university in the UK, and ranks highly for student satisfaction, student to staff ratios, its multi award winning student union and for its location in one of the greenest UK cities.

• Enjoy all the benefits of being a University of Sheffield student, with access to the 24-hour Information Commons, the students union and the extensive sports and social facilities.

• Small class sizes, your own personal learning support tutor, a university pathways courses tailor-made specifically for international students and an active social calendar allows you to excel at your studies.

UK University Pathways Courses

Sheffield International College offers UK university pathways courses specifically designed to prepare our international college students for entry to The University of Sheffield. Our pathways courses equip students with the academic skills, subject-based knowledge and English language skills that are necessary to succeed at a UK university. Admission to The University of Sheffield is guaranteed upon successful completion of your program to the required level.

• University Foundation Certificate pathways: Reach A-Level equivalent standard, and progress to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in your chosen academic subject at the University of Sheffield upon successful completion at the required level.

• Graduate Diploma pathways: Progress directly onto a Masters degree in your chosen subject area upon successful completion to the required level

• Pre-Sessional English: We offer Pre-Sessional English language courses throughout the year to university pathway students who do not meet our English language requirements. Students will be offered a place on a pre-sessional English course as part of their individual study plan.

For more information on our UK university pathways courses in Sheffield, UK, visit the Sheffield International College website.

UK University Pathways Courses at Sheffield International College

Foundation Certificate pathways courses:

• Foundation Certificate pathways in Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Foundation Certificate pathways in Science and Engineering

Graduate Diploma pathways courses:

• Graduate Diploma pathways in Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Graduate Diploma pathways in Science and Engineering

Pre-Sessional English:

• Pre-Sessional English course

Sheffield International College Student Accommodation

Sheffield International College (SIC) provides a wide range of high-quality accommodation for international students enrolled on our UK university pathways courses.

We understand that arriving in a foreign country can be a daunting and exciting experience, especially if this is your first time away from home.

That is we try to make it as easy as possible for our students to settle into their accommodation. We make sure that everything is arranged in advance, so that when you arrive at the airport we are there to meet you and take you straight to your halls of residence. Your KIC Student Pack will also be there waiting for you. The Pack contains a range of living essentials, including kitchen equipment and bed linen.

All of our rooms are private (single person occupancy), and many come with en-suite shower rooms. Our flats typically hold between 4-6 bedrooms, and come with shared kitchen and communal living rooms, where you can relax and make new friends. Each bedroom is fully furnished and comes with a study desk and access to free wireless internet.
 
Most of our accommodation is located just a 10-minute walk from the International College and the University of Sheffield’s campus. We provide 24-7 maintenance support, so that any problems with your accommodation can be quickly solved.

Although you can arrange your own accommodation, living in halls of residence has many benefits and we encourage students to take advantage of this during their stay. These include:

• Single rooms with a desk for studying
• Secure entry and CCTV for extra security
• Close to the College
• Access to free wireless internet
• Highly affordable, with no hidden costs or additional fees
• The KIC Student Pack – gives you peace of mind when you first arrive at your accommodation

SIC halls of residence are safe and secure, can be booked in advance and will give you a great opportunity to meet students from different parts of the world!

For more information about accommodation in Sheffield, please visit the Sheffield International College accommodation page.