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An exceptional education is made in Sheffield. The University of Sheffield International College.

Alexandra Christou Amy White

Academic Director Head of Student & Partner Relations

• World Top 100

university

• Centre of the UK

• Fourth largest city in

England

• Surrounded by

countryside

• One of Europe’s

greenest cities

• Easily accessible -

London and

Manchester airports

The safest major city in the UK.

(UK Peace Index)

International students are

made in Sheffield.

• Brand new university

building

• State-of-the-art

facilities

• New, tailor made

curriculum

• 1,000+ student

capacity

• Students from over

50 countries

• City centre location

• On campus with

access to all uni

resources

UK Qualifications

Doctorate - PhD, EdD

Masters – MSc, MA

Honours – BSc, BA, MPlan, MEng

Foundation degree/Diploma – FdA, FdSc, DipHE

Certificate of Education

AS/A Levels, IB

GCSE

National Qualifications

Framework Levels

8

7

6 - PMP

5

4

3 - IFY

2

sheffield.ac.uk/international-college

Learning & teaching:

• a transitional

experience

• an active, social

process

• cumulative and

iterative

• requires

engagement and

collaboration

• benefit from an

excellent range of

appropriate

resources

A clear strategy for supporting student progression.

Our virtual learning environment.

• Attend 100%

• Speak in English

• Be open- minded

and questioning

• Reflective learning

• Preparation and

time management

born in

Qatar made in

Sheffield.

“ Every day I discover another

interesting thing to do. I’m loving

every aspect.”

- Laith Alboainin, studying International Foundation Year

Business, Law & Social Science

sheffield.ac.uk/international-college

• Students first

• Collaboration

• Constructive

discussion

• Years of

experience and

expertise

• Designed for the

needs of the uni

• Innovative delivery.

Bespoke. (adjective)

Custom made.

Subject knowledge and understanding

Focus on specific

academic skills

Language development

in context

Assessment & progression.

Working in partnership.

Students

Agents

Sponsors

College staff

University staff

Parents

A Big Sheffield Welcome…

#BigSheffieldWelcome

• Experienced Student

Services team with a

wealth of experience

• Strong relationships with

the University specialist

services (University

Health Service,

Counselling, Disability

and Dyslexia Support)

• Continual monitoring of

progress and

achievement through

data on attendance and

grades against

progression

requirements

• Keeping students on

track for Sheffield, but

help with applying to

other universities, at the

right time

Students feel at home here.

Top quality accommodation to suit student’s needs

• High quality, spacious

• Safe and secure

• Centrally located

• A comfortable, modern room

• Bills included

• Communal, social areas

• Studios also available

• Friendly and caring staff

• Around the clock student support

More info:

usic.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation

“ The Wi-Fi is very good. I

don’t know how, but

it’s very fast, even with

my phone, laptop and the

PS4 connected!”

Laith Alboainin

Born in Qatar

Made in Sheffield.

Introducing…Century Square.

Brand new building

“ The Wi-Fi is very good. I

don’t know how, but

it’s very fast, even with

my phone, laptop and the

PS4 connected!”

Laith Alboainin

Born in Qatar

Made in Sheffield.

• 24/7 security on site

• Excellent social facilities including a

gym and a cinema

• Just 7 minutes’ walk from USIC and

10 minutes from the city centre

Happiest city in the UK.

(Daily Mail 2013)

• Extracurricular

activities

• Multicultural, friendly

and welcoming

• Hundreds of student

societies for all

interests

• Great range of

restaurants, shopping,

and cultural activities

• Sheffield voted No.1

for student experience

sheffield.ac.uk/international-college

Contact Us.

We love to hear from you

The University of

Sheffield International

College

USICstudentservices@

studygroup.com

+44 (0) 114 2157123

UniversityofSheffield International

@SheffieldIC

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