Host information
| Key Dates |
| Semester |
28 September 2026 - 19 December 2026 |
8 February 2027 - 12 June 2027 |
| Application deadline |
31 May 2025 for reference |
31 October 2025 for reference |
| Orientation |
22 to 27 September 2025 for reference |
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| Beginning of classes |
28 September 2026 |
8 February 2027 |
| Exam period |
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| Academic calendar link |
https://sheffield.ac.uk/about/dates/current-and-future-semester |
Courses and credits
Courses link
Directory of Modules 2025-26
What can I study? | Global Opportunities | The University of Sheffield
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Credits
| Semester standard credit load equivalents |
| Standard credit load |
Standard number of modules |
UNNC credits |
| 60 per semester, same with UNNC |
3-4 modules |
same with UNNC |
| Sheffield grade |
Sheffield mark range |
Nottingham % |
Nottingham Class |
| work of a Class 1 standard |
70-100 |
70-100 |
1st |
| work of a Class 2.1 standard |
60-69 |
65-69 |
2:1 |
| work of a Class 2.2. standard |
50-59 |
60-64 |
2:1 |
| work of a Class 3 standard |
45-49 |
50-59 |
2:2 |
| work of a Pass standard |
40-44 |
40-54 |
2:2/3rd |
| Fail |
0-39 |
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The above credit equivalences should be taken as a guide only. The relevant department from each faculty will make the final grade conversion.
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Costs
Accommodation
Students can apply online for University-owned accommodation once they have accepted their conditional or unconditional offer and created a university IT account, Students can only accept their accommodation offer once they have accepted an unconditional offer via the application portal. University housing is only guaranteed for students studying in Sheffield for the full academic year who apply by the accommodation deadline, but applications are encouraged from students staying for one semester only:
Study abroad and Exchange students | Accommodation | The University of Sheffield
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.
Student accommodation in Sheffield - houses homes flats housing
Insurance
Students are advised to obtain their own comprehensive insurance policy during their studies in Sheffield. They may also need to arrange their own medical insurance, if they do not pay the NHS surcharge for their visa.
Immigration Health Surcharge | immigration | The University of Sheffield
Monthly expenses
Tuition: Fees and other costs | Global Opportunities | The University of Sheffield