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Autumn Semester 30 September 2013–8 February 2014

Spring Semester 10 February 2014–14 June 2014

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Contents4 Where is Sheffield?6 A vibrant city campus7 A leading UK university8 City life12 Accommodation15 Costs16 Our Study Abroad Programme17 What happens when you arrive18 Support for you20 The Union of Students

22 Everything you need to know before you apply

23 Understanding the module system24 Choosing your modules26 How to apply27 Funding28 Exchange agreementsBC Contact us

Vibrant city campus

The best Students’ Union in the UK

Central UK location –Ideal base for travel

I fell in love with Sheffield.Everyone was friendly andvery welcoming, it was easyto settle in and make myselfat home.Kirsty-Ann BauerGriffith UniversityAustralia

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High academic standards

Take classes in departments outsideyour subject area

FREE English language trainingduring semester

I’ve been telling everyone that Iwould choose to study abroad inSheffield again in a heartbeat! I miss Sheffield! Marin FuhrmannVirginia TechUSA

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When you decide to spend part of your degreeat Sheffield, you decide to push yourself thatlittle bit further as a student and as a person.

Studying abroad means getting the most outof your degree. You get to travel, live inanother culture, study and socialise withpeople from all over the world. It’s anexperience that stays with you for the rest of your life.

To find out more about our University and ourcity, read on. At the back of the book, our stepby step guide shows you how to apply. If youfeel the Sheffield experience is for you, seeyour Study Abroad adviser today.

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We are here Right in the heart of the country, only two hours bytrain from London. Our central location makesSheffield an ideal base for travel, so you’ll get the mostout of your stay.

London: 169 miles/270 kilometres fromSheffield, 2 hours 7 minutes by train.Manchester Airport: 43 miles/70 kilometresfrom Sheffield, 1 hour 15 minutes by train.York: 60 miles/96 kilometres from Sheffield,about an hour by train.Edinburgh: 225 miles/362 kilometres fromSheffield, 4 hours by train.Dublin: An hour by air from nearby EastMidlands airport.

Choose Sheffield - you won’tregret it! Sheffield is a greatchoice for exchange. The cityitself is lovely, and it is not farfrom the Peak District which isbreath-taking. Mary WillettUniversity of SydneyAustralia

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A vibrant city campusA major city on the edge of the Peak District National Park. An urbancentre with a strong sense of community. The atmosphere is sofriendly and easy-going you’ll begin to feel at home immediately.

Students from all over the world are an important part of the life of thecity. There are plenty of services, shops, cafes and bars geared towardsthe student budget. Campus is just five minutes’ walk from the citycentre, so you can really make the most of your free time.

Find out more about the city: page 8–11University accommodation: page 12–15

A leading UK universityA semester or a year at Sheffield is going to enhanceyour degree. What you learn here will give you a freshperspective on your subject, and make your resuméstand out from the crowd.

We are at the forefront of world research. That means that what we teach you is informed by thevery latest developments in each discipline. Ourexpertise produces courses that make a realdifference to your future.

Studying and socialising with British undergraduatesand thousands of others from 125 different countries,you’ll experience the best that British education andBritish life have to offer.

Sheffield boasts a veryimpressive journalismcourse and I decided itwould be a perfect fit toextend my studies.Patrick Murphy Virginia TechUSA

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Winner of four Queen’s Anniversaryprizes, the most distinguished prize ofits kind for UK universities.

Research partners include Boeing,Rolls-Royce, AstraZeneca.

Ranked among the UK’s very best forbiological sciences, politics, civilengineering, and more.

Distinguished alumni include fiveNobel prizewinners.

World-renowned experts in many fields,including biology, engineering, androbotics.

93 per cent of staff assessed in 2008involved in world-leading orinternationally recognised research.

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Live musicEvery night of the week, the pubs andbars of Sheffield are alive with the soundsof up and coming new bands. Largervenues attract famous names fromaround the world. Our Students’ Union isa key venue for touring bands and DJs.

Eating outThere are hundreds of restaurants andcafes in Sheffield. Many of them are inthe West Street area near campus. Hereyou’ll find English, Indian, Italian, Thai,Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican,Lebanese – all at prices to suit thestudent budget. Vegetarians are cateredfor everywhere.

The Peak District National Park One of the most spectacular areas of natural beauty in the UK is justminutes from Sheffield by bike, bus or train. The Peak District NationalPark covers 555 square miles of unspoilt countryside. Its peaks, moors,rivers, woodland and wildlife are protected by law and preserved forthe benefit of the public.

Club scene Sheffield’s club life is world-renowned.Legends like The Leadmill continue tothrive, while clubs like Plug and Fez areadded to the eclectic mix all the time.The Forum hosts a different event everynight: salsa, hip-hop, retro funk, house.Bars like Bungalows and Bears insist ona laid-back atmosphere.

Sport Sport is big in Sheffield. There areworld-class facilities at Don ValleyInternational Stadium, Sheffield Arena,and Ponds Forge swimming and divingcomplex. The Peak District NationalPark is a haven for rock climbers,walkers and cyclists.

Our rugby, ice hockey and basketballteams compete at international level.The city also hosts national athleticsevents, the world snookerchampionship, speedway and more.Our two football clubs SheffieldWednesday and Sheffield United arefamous for atmosphere and action.

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Britain is a great place to studyand I reckon the University ofSheffield is the best! It is aworld class educational facility,with world class entertainmentoptions surrounding it.Murray HodgesUniversity of QueenslandAustralia

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Sheffield TheatresThe Crucible, Lyceum and Studiotheatres form the biggest theatrecomplex in the UK outside London.Groundbreaking productions, classics,family entertainments and famousnames all year round. Discount ticketsare available for students.www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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The ShowroomThe second-largest independent cinemain the UK and the centre for Sheffield’sserious cinephiles. The weeklyprogramme takes in modern, classic, andworld cinema. Major film festivals are heldhere every year. The Showroom bar is apopular meeting place with students.Student tickets are currently £5.50. www.showroom.org.uk

ArtAcross the square from thetheatres is the award-winningMillennium Gallery which haswelcomed many of the UK’sfinest touring exhibitions,including shows from V&A,Tate, and the National PortraitGallery. Sheffield is also hometo the Graves Art Gallery, the£17m Weston Park Museum,and the Site Gallery forcontemporary art.www.sheffieldgalleries.org.uk

Transport Frequent buses and trams make it easyto get around the city and the suburbs.There are good links to all major citiesand airports. You can buy a studentcard that gives you a discount on busand train fares.

Further informationUK trains www.nationalrail.co.ukSheffield buseswww.firstmainline.co.ukSheffield tramswww.supertram.comManchester International Airport www.manchesterairport.co.ukRobin Hood Airport www.robinhoodairport.com

WeatherPart of the charm of living in England isin watching the seasons change. Over ayear in Sheffield you can experience arange of weather conditions, from hot,sunny days to temperatures just belowfreezing. We have at least a few days ofsnow every winter. For a full academicyear you’ll need scarves and gloves aswell as sunglasses.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience Sheffield life.Gyuhun Lee Gyeongsang National UniversityKorea

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Shopping There are shops andsupermarkets on everycorner offering greatvalue deals. If you like thefiner things in life, youwon’t be disappointedeither. Sheffield haseverything from designerclothes stores to streetmarkets. A short tramride from the University isthe huge Meadowhallshopping centre: 280stores under one roof,restaurants and a cinemacomplex.

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Living hereWe aim to give you as broad a choice as possible. Whenwe offer you a place at Sheffield, we send you abrochure with details of all University accommodation.In the meantime, here’s an idea of what to expect.

The Endcliffe VillageCatered and self-cateringaccommodation, in the quiet suburbswest of the city centre – a ten-minutebus ride from campus. There’s a mix ofbrand new apartments and refurbishedVictorian buildings. At the centre of thevillage is The Edge, a state-of-the-artcomplex with a bar, cafe, dining hall, ITfacilities and social space.

I did not want to leavesuch a nice place and saygoodbye to the people Imet. I had a lovely year.Yumi InoueOhuo UniversityJapan

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Ranmoor VillageSelf-catering only. The atmosphere isvery relaxed. It’s a close-knit communityof students from all over the world.There’s a bar on site and regular socialevents. The lively student areas ofBroomhill and Ecclesall Road are close by.

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City and Central CampusSelf-catering accommodation isavailable in the city centre, within easywalking distance of the main campus.Lectures, the Students’ Union and theattractions of the city are all on yourdoorstep.

Catered accommodationMeals are provided and included in thecost. Rooms are single, with either aprivate bathroom or access to sharedfacilities. Most rooms have internetconnections. All our cateredaccommodation is in the EndcliffeVillage, a very short bus or bike ridefrom campus.

Self-catering If you prefer to be more independentand prepare your own meals, this is foryou. Self-catering accommodation isavailable in the Student Villages and inthe City and Central Campus area.Rooms are usually single with private orshared bathroom facilities, plusinternet connections.

How much does it cost?Rents vary depending on the type ofroom, facilities and location. For anoverview of accommodation and otherliving costs, see page 15.

Our guaranteeYou are guaranteed a place inUniversity accommodation providedyou meet certain simple conditions. For details see our website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/housing

Private accommodationPrivate accommodation in the city is anoption, but there is no guarantee ofavailability. The other drawback is youwon’t necessarily share with otherstudents. We don’t recommend privateaccommodation to students staying forone semester only, as it can be difficultto get a contract for such a shortperiod of time.

Everything about the experiencewas positive. I enjoyed thesubjects I studied, I loved living inEndcliffe Vale Flats, I met somany wonderful people, Itravelled around England andEurope and I made the most ofbeing independent and lookingafter myself.Jessica FletcherUniversity of WollongongAustralia

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Your moneyWe can’t say how much you’ll spend in a year on food,socialising and clothes as every student is different. Wecan tell you a pint of milk costs around 48p. Thelaunderette in the Endcliffe Village costs £2.00 perwash, £1.00 per dry.

There are other expenses to account for, such as booksfor your course, and any travel you have planned. Again,costs depend on the individual. You could take the trainto London for as little as £15, or fly to Dublin fromaround £50.

How much will studying in Sheffield cost?Tuition fees for 2013–14 for non-exchange studentsOne semester £6,000 Academic year (two semesters) £10,250

AccommodationUniversity accommodation costs for 2012–13 are between £80 and£139 per week depending on the type of room you rent.

Personal possessions insurance £18Accommodation Deposit £150

Police registration(if applicable) £34

Some optional extrasSport Sheffield membership £28 per monthMeet and Greet Schemefrom Manchester airport £25 Residential orientation and induction programme (September arrivals only) £140

Tuition, accommodation and services fees are subject to annualreview. For the latest information, please see our website.

Deposits Deposits and police registration fees apply whetheryou stay for one semester or a year.SportSport Sheffield membership can be paid monthly.For details on costs See our website:www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/

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Our Study AbroadProgrammeIf you’re an undergraduate and you’ve alreadycompleted at least one year of your degree, the StudyAbroad Programme is your opportunity to experiencelife in another culture and enrich your academiccareer. At Sheffield, we work hard to ensure that youmake the most of this opportunity.

We provide an experience geared towards theindividual, with an emphasis on academic quality. Themodules (courses) you take are part of our regularcurriculum, so you’ll study alongside home studentsand become fully integrated into British university life.You’ll be allocated an academic adviser in thedepartments where you take your modules to guideyou through your stay with us.

Expect new challenges and new rewards. Sheffield cangive you a fresh perspective on your subject and onlife. You’ll grow in confidence and independence,returning to your home institution to complete yourdegree with renewed enthusiasm.

When you arrive in the UKMeet and Greet schemeBefore the autumn semester begins, we send representatives toManchester airport to welcome international students as they arrivein the UK. We arrange transport to the campus and to Universityaccommodation. There is a small charge for this service and youneed to book a place. Please note the service is only available toautumn semester arrivals.

Residential orientation and inductionprogrammeThis scheme, which is open to students who come to Sheffield for afull year in September, gives you the chance to spend five days withother new international students preparing for studies and adjustingto life in Sheffield. We also run a mini-orientation for spring arrivals.The scheme is not compulsory, but we recommend it – it’s a greatway to meet people and get settled in before the semester begins.We will send you details before you leave for Sheffield.

Police registrationStudents from some countries are required to register with thepolice. You will usually be given more information by the ImmigrationOfficers at your port of arrival, or by the British Embassy when youreceive your visa.

Further information about Meet and Greet, Orientation, and PoliceRegistration:www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/international

I’ve learned so muchstudying abroad atthe University ofSheffield, both in andout of the classroom.I’ve gained a lot ofindependence andreally opened myeyes to the rest ofthe world. Make themost of your time.Rachel BlazuckiUniversity ofMaryland atCollege ParkUSA

Spend a semester or an academicyear studying at Sheffield

Earn credits to transfer back toyour home university

Travel, make new friends, broadenyour horizons

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Support for international students

The University LibraryServiceAs a student at Sheffield you’ll haveaccess to one of the biggest universitylibraries in the country, with some 1.3million items of stock.

Our £23m Information Commonscentre is open to all students 24 hours aday, seven days a week so you can studyhow you like when you like. There areover 500 PCs in the building andwireless internet access throughout.

Computer centres Full internet access and all othersoftware applications are available tostudents free of charge. Computercentres are situated all over campus:simply walk in, sit down and start work. To store your work, you will begiven a secure account on theUniversity network.

Whether you’re with us for a semesteror a year, you’re part of our communityand your wellbeing is important to us. A team of advisers in Student Supportand Guidance works closely withcolleagues throughout the Universityand the Union of Students to providethe best possible services for you.There’s an extensive network of welfareand advice services to help you adjustto life here and give practical help when you need it. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid

RepresentationEach year, the Union of Students electsan international graduate of theUniversity to the post of InternationalStudents Officer. The officer’s full-timejob is to coordinate events forinternational students and ensure thatyour views are represented at all times.For more about our Union of Students,see page 20.

Disabled and dyslexicstudentsWe are committed to respondingquickly and effectively to the needs ofdisabled and/or dyslexic students. Ifyou have any additional supportrequirements please advise StudentSupport and Guidance staff as soon aspossible. Further information: www.sheffield.ac.uk/disability

FaithThe multi-faith Chaplaincy Serviceprovides information and advice forstudents of all faith communities.Chaplains and religious advisers areavailable to everyone within theUniversity to provide care and support,as well as opportunities for religiousobservance.

HealthIn the UK, everyone is automaticallyentitled to free National Health Service(NHS) treatment as long as they areresident in the UK for six months ormore. Students coming to Sheffield forless than a full year should check theUniversity’s Health Service web pagesfor eligibility. www.sheffield.ac.uk/health/information/internationalstudents

Charges are made for dental andoptical care. Medical insurance is notmandatory, but it is stronglyrecommended. The University does notoffer insurance policies to overseasstudents. If you want to take outinsurance, you must make your ownarrangements.

The University Health Service The University runs an award-winningHealth Centre for students at the heartof the campus. Our team of doctors andnurses provide a full range of generalmedical services, normally withoutcharge, under the terms of the NHS.Additional services include travelvaccinations and health advice.

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First-class facilities

In British universities, the union is thecentre of student life. Run by studentsfor students, it gives everyone thechance to contribute and make thingshappen. A team of elected officers takecare of all students’ interests and makesure their voices are heard.

Universities outside the UK have nothingto compare to this unique resource, soprepare to be surprised.

When you become a Sheffield student,you automatically become a member ofthe best Union of Students in the UK. Formany of our students from overseas, theUnion is what makes their experiencehere so memorable.www.sheffield.ac.uk/union

Get involvedThere are over 200 clubs and societiesbased in the Union, where like-mindedstudents get together to pursue theirhobbies and interests. Many of these arenational societies, run by internationalstudents, organising events and trips,supporting each other, and sharing theirculture with everyone.

And you don’t have to join a club to makethe most of your time here. Our award-winning Give It A Go scheme lets yousample different clubs and activitieswithout making a commitment. It’s agreat way to get to know people.

Seven days a weekLocated at the heart of the campus, theUnion’s shops, cafes and bars are openseven days a week, from breakfast intothe night.

There are club nights every night of the week, attracting big-name DJs and bands from around the world. The Union’s Film Unit has its own 400-seater cinema, with a fullprogramme of mainstream andindependent movies, voted for bystudents.

Sport and fitnessThe University recently invested £5.5 million in redeveloping its sportsfacilities. There’s a high-tech gym, a 33-metre swimming pool, 45 acres ofoutdoor pitches, tennis, squash andbadminton courts, and one of thebiggest bouldering walls in the country.

Our sports programme is one of thelargest of its kind in the country, withover 800 teams playing dozens of sports.The facilities are very popular with ourinternational students, who have a habitof making a big impression in oursporting leagues. All Sport Sheffieldfacilities have disabled access routes.www.sport-sheffield.com

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Students’ Union

Joining student societies andhaving a close-knit group offriends helped me make themost of my year. Studyingabroad is simply invaluable foreverything it allows you to learn,in and out of the classroom.Lykara Iann ChartersUniversity of Maryland at College Park USA

The UK’s number 1Times Higher Education StudentExperience Survey 2012

The UK’s joint number 1Times Higher Education StudentExperience Survey 2010

Times Higher Education Survey 2009

Students’ Union of the YearNUS Awards 2008

Best Students’Union in the UKClub Mirror Awards 2007

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Period of studyWe recommend you attend Sheffield for a fullacademic year. The benefits are obvious: youwill learn more, and your experience of livingand studying in the UK will be richer. If youcan’t spend a whole year away from home, it ispossible to apply for the autumn (fall) or thespring semester only and still have a veryrewarding experience.

General entry requirementsYou must be currently registered at your homeuniversity/college on an undergraduatedegree. You need at least a B average in yourmajor and related subjects.

If English is not your first language, you musthave the required English scores.

English languagerequirementsTo apply for a place you need a minimum ofIELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in each of the fourcomponents).

Many academic departments require higherscores. For detailed information, read ourEnglish Language Requirement Factsheet:www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/prospective/entry.html

English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)If you haven’t met the required score, or if youwant to refresh your skills, we can help. TheELTC runs courses in English Language andStudy Skills to prepare you for theprogramme.

16 week English Language with StudyAbroadSpend 16 weeks studying in our EnglishLanguage Teaching centre from April to Augustand then study for a semester on the StudyAbroad Programme (September to February).Fees are applicable for the ELTC part of thecourse for all students. For students comingunder an exchange agreement, the tuition feesfor the second semester are covered by that.

Summer coursesFor applicants joining in September, there areELTC courses beginning in April, July, andAugust. The centre also runs an InternationalSummer School with four start dates fromApril to August.

For details on English Language courses, feesand how to apply, see: www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc

ELTC courses for creditsYou can take ELTC modules (courses) whileyou’re here. Credits from ELTC modules aretaught for free during term time, you earncredits and they can be transferred to yourhome university. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/course and click on the Directory of Modules.

Everything you need to know before you apply

• Courses at Sheffield are known asmodules. Depending on the subjectarea, these may include lectures,seminars, tutorials and labs.

• You will take modules alongsideBritish and international students onfull degree programmes at Sheffield.

• British degrees are structured so thatstudents declare their major subjectarea from the beginning and studythat subject for the duration of theirdegree. Students move up levels ofcourses to complete their degree.

• Students on these courses alreadyhave an in-depth knowledge of theirdegree subject and will often havestudied the subject at high schooltoo.

• Study Abroad students usually takemodules offered at level 100. Thislevel best suits students studying asubject for the first time.

• If you have completed more advancedclasses at your home institution in anappropriate department, you may beallowed to take level 200 and/or 300(3rd-year) modules. Don’t assume adirect correlation between the 100,200, and 300 levels used at Sheffield,and the course numbering system atyour home institution.

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Understanding the module system

Aerospace Engineering

Animal and Plant Sciences

Archaeology and Prehistory

Architectural Studies*

Automatic Control and SystemsEngineering

Biblical Studies

Biomedical Science

Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemistry

Civil and Structural Engineering

Computer Science

East Asian Studies

Economics

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Engineering Materials

English Language and Linguistics

English Language Teaching Centre

English Literature

French

Geography

Germanic Studies

Hispanic Studies

History*

Human Communication Sciences*

Information Studies

Journalism Studies*

Landscape*

Management School (Business)

Mechanical Engineering

Modern Languages Teaching Centre

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Music*

Philosophy

Physics

Politics*

Psychology*

Russian and Slavonic Studies

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Sociological Studies

Town and Regional Planning

Credit values and workloadMost individual modules are worth 10 or 20Sheffield credits. The undergraduate workloadfor one academic year of a Sheffield degreecourse is 120 credits, or 60 for one semester. Youshould therefore choose a group of modules thatadd up to the appropriate number of credits foryour period of study abroad.

Choosing your modulesYou may choose modules across as manydepartments as you wish, as long as you can fitthem into your timetable, and you have therequired academic background for each module.

Study in any of these departments

*Department has limited choice of courses

Can’t see your major?That doesn’t mean we don’t offer the modules you need. For a full list of subject areas, see our website:www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/handbook

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Getting started

You and your academic advisers should lookcarefully at the modules on offer at Sheffield.You need to be sure that the level of study hereis right for you, and that the modules you choosemeet your degree requirements.

For information on a module and its credit valuesee our Directory of Modules atwww.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/course and click on the relevant department.

Most undergraduate modules are prefixed with anumber between 0 and 599. You are not eligibleto take graduate modules which start with a 6.

The Study Abroad Academic HandbookThis unique online resource is designed to helpyou find more detailed information on anymodule or department quickly and easily. Visitwww.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas and click on the Study Abroad AcademicHandbook link.

My stay here hasbeen great. Classeshere are challengingand interesting.Signing up forclasses was easy.Joel TabangDePaul UniversityUSA

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How to apply

1STEP 1Exchange students:Your home universitymust nominate you for anexchange. We will thenemail you details of howto apply online.

Fee paying students:Email the InternationalExchanges Unit:ieu@sheffield.ac.uk torequest the log in andpassword for the onlineapplication.

2STEP 2Read the OnlineApplication Notes andvisit the Study AbroadAcademic Handbook.

3STEP 3Complete the onlineapplication form,following the notescarefully.

6STEP 6Once all academicdecisions have beenreceived, the InternationalExchanges Unit willprepare your offerpackage. This will beemailed to you.

4STEP 4Scan your supportingdocuments in one PDF file. Email them to the InternationalExchanges Unit at:ieu@sheffield.ac.uk. You don’t have to mailthem as well.

CHECKLIST OFSUPPORTINGDOCUMENTS YOUNEED:1. Up-to-date transcript2. Reasons for applying3. One academicreference 4. English languageproficiency certificate

5STEP 5The InternationalExchanges Unit willprocess your applicationand send it to theacademic department(s)for review. Because of theamount of applicationswe receive, this is themost time-consumingpart of the process.

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Funding your studiesStudying overseas is a major undertaking,personally and financially. We aim to help allinternational students identify potentialopportunities for financial assistance.

The Study AbroadProgramme Scholarships(exchange and fee payingstudents)Due to the generosity of our alumni, we areexcited to offer scholarships to students whohave accepted a place on our Study AbroadProgramme. Any exchange or fee payingstudent is invited to apply.

Scholarship winners will receive £1,000 if theystudy in Sheffield for a full academic year or£500 if they come for either the fall or springsemester.

Further information:www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/prospective/funding.html

Part-time workMost international students (with theappropriate visa) on courses of more than sixmonths are allowed to seek part-time work forup to 20 hours per week during the academicyear. Further information:www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/international/work

?THEN WHAT?Read the documentscarefully. Scan and email theacceptance form back to usby the given deadline. Thisconfirms that you accept theoffer of a place. We can thensend you information foryour visa application.

DEADLINESFull year and autumn (fall)semester only: 1 May Spring semester only: 1 October

We recommend that youapply as early as possible toensure that you receive allnecessary information ingood time.

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Exchange agreementsIn addition to our Study Abroad links, we havea number of exchange agreements withleading research universities in North America,Asia and Australasia. We add new universitiesto our list all the time. For the most up-to-dateinformation, see our web pages.

If you are studying at one of the followinguniversities, contact the equivalent of theStudy Abroad office on your home campus forinformation about studying at the University ofSheffield.

Australia• Griffith University• Monash University• The Australian National University• University of Adelaide • University of Queensland• University of Sydney• University of Western Australia• University of Wollongong

Canada• McGill University• McMaster University• University of Alberta• University of Toronto • University of Waterloo

Hong Kong• City University of Hong Kong• Hong Kong University• The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Japan• Akita International University• Aoyama Gakuin University• Chuo University• Doshisha University• Hiroshima University• Hokkaido University• Hosei University• International Christian University• Kanazawa University• Keio University• Kobe University• Kyoto University• Kyushu University• Meiji University• Nagoya University• Okayama University• Osaka University

• Otaru University of Commerce• Rikkyo University• Ritsumeikan University• Seijo University• Sophia University• Tohoku University• Tsukuba University• University of the Ryukyus• Yamaguchi University• Yokohama National University• Waseda University

Korea• Yonsei University• Sungyunkwan University

Singapore• National University of Singapore

USA• Case Western Reserve University• Drexel University • Georgia Institute of Technology• Montana State University – Bozeman• Oregon University System• University at Buffalo (SUNY)• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign• University of Maryland at College Park• University of Michigan College of

Engineering (Faculty of Engineering only)• University of New Mexico at Albuquerque• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill• University of Oklahoma – Norman• University of Pittsburgh• University of Texas at Austin• University of Wisconsin – Madison (Faculty

of Engineering only)• University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

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