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Study Abroad & Exchanges Programme. “I fell in love with Sheffield. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, it was easy to settle in and make myself at home” Kirsty-Ann Bauer Griffith University, Australia A World Top-100 University Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015–16 QS World University Rankings 2015–16 99% of research submitted to REF is internationally recognised, excellent or world leading Research Excellence Framework 2014 90% overall satisfaction Above the 86 per cent sector-wide average, first in the Yorkshire region for the third year running and 3rd in the Russell Group National Student Survey 2015 Top 10 in the Russell Group for research output The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities committed to the very best research, an outstanding teaching and learning experience and unrivalled links with business and the public sector No 1 Students’ Union for eight years running Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016 Top 3 for student experience For the past six years we’ve been voted in the top 3 for student experience including number 1 in 2014–15 Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016 5 Nobel Prize winners £250m capital investment 2010–2015 on teaching facilities, students’ union, research labs, residences, sports and library facilities 1.3 million 1 books and periodicals in the library Study Abroad

If you’re an undergraduate and you’ve already you take your modules to guide you through completed at least one year of your degree, our your stay with us. Expect new challenges Study Abroad Programme is open to you. It is and new rewards. Sheffield can give you a your opportunity to experience life in another fresh perspective on your subject and on life. culture and enrich your academic career. At You’ll grow in confidence and independence, Sheffield, we work hard to ensure that you make returning to your home institution to complete the most of this opportunity. We provide an your degree with renewed enthusiasm and an experience geared towards the individual, with experience that will stay with you for the rest an emphasis on academic excellence, but also of your life. allowing you to experience British culture and socialise with people from all over the world. We hope to see you in Sheffield soon!

The modules (courses) you take are part of our All best wishes from Global Opportunities regular curriculum, so you’ll study alongside & Exchanges home students and become fully integrated into British university life. You will be allocated an academic adviser in the departments where

“I cannot recommend Sheffield enough; I love it here and wish I didn’t have to leave” Alyssa Janssen McMaster University, Canada

2 Sheffield – one of the UK’s most popular student cities

3 Where is Sheffield?

Located in the heart of the UK, Sheffield Further information has excellent transport links whether you UK Trains are travelling by road, rail or air. Our central www.nationalrail.co.uk location makes Sheffield an ideal base for travel, within the UK and Europe, to ensure you Sheffield Buses get the most out of your stay. www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/sbp

Sheffield has extensive railway links to all major Sheffield Trams UK cities and London is just over two hours www.supertram.com away, with trains leaving for London every half hour. From there, the rest of Europe is only a Manchester International Airport short journey away. Frequent buses and trams www.manchesterairport.co.uk make it easy to get around the city and the suburbs. East Midlands Airport www.eastmidlandsairport.com Manchester International Airport is only an hour away offering flights to major European Robin Hood Airport and overseas destinations. There are www.robinhoodairport.com frequent direct trains from Sheffield to the airport. There are other large airports in the Leeds/Bradford Airport surrounding area including East Midlands and www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk Leeds Bradford.

By train Birmingham 1 hour 7 mins Bristol 2 hours 47 mins Cardiff 3 hours 22 mins Edinburgh 3 hours 20 mins Leeds 40 mins Leicester 56 mins Edinburgh ◊ Liverpool 1 hour 42 mins London 2 hours 5 mins Manchester 48 mins Nottingham 51 mins

Belfast ◊

◊ Leeds ◊ Manchester Dublin ◊ Liverpool ◊ Sheffield

Peak District ◊ Nottingham National Park ◊ Leicester ◊ Birmingham

◊ London Cardiff ◊ ◊ Bristol

4 Money

One of the first things new students ask us travel you have planned. Cost will depend on about Sheffield is how much things cost here. the individual but you could get a train ticket to The answer’s pretty simple; less than they cost London for as little as £18 or fly to Dublin from elsewhere. Living in Sheffield is 10% cheaper than around £55. the UK average and it’s 25% cheaper than London. For more details on costs see our website: There are expenses you will need to account www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas for, such as books for your course and any

Tuition fees for 2017-18 for non-exchange students A full academic year £12,680 One semester £7,500

Accommodation costs Example rents for 2016/17: Self-catered from £128.94 per week Catered (rent includes a £49.70 weekly food allowance for 31 weeks) £137.62 per week Accommodation deposit £150 Rents vary depending on the location, type of room and facilities included. Utility bills, contents insurance and internet are included. Semester only contracts are available and rents will be set accordingly.

Optional extras Sport Sheffield gym membership £32 per month Meet and Greet Scheme from Manchester airport £25 (Autumn semester only) Accommodation during Orientation* £23 per night

*The Orientation Programme itself is free of charge

“I had already looked into Sheffield for its mathematics programme, and after I was told all about the beauty of the Peak District, how amazing the university was, and how much fun all of the people here were I couldn’t resist!” Rachel Brock University of Queensland, Australia

5 Studying at Sheffield A leading UK University

When you study here you get the best student building creates a fantastic place for modern experience in the UK – and that’s according interdisciplinary teaching. The building also to the people who matter most, our students. provides high quality teaching and technical The University of Sheffield is in the top staff dedicated to delivering undergraduate three nationally for offering the best student laboratory teaching and support. The emphasis experience, as voted for by students in the 2016 is on practical and multi-disciplinary work, Times Higher Education Student Experience which helps our undergraduates develop the Survey. academic and technical skills that industry is seeking from top graduates. A semester or a year at Sheffield will inevitably enhance your degree; The University of You’ll also get the chance to use cutting- Sheffield is one of the UK’s best universities edge facilities in our research centres and with a global reputation as an international laboratories as you collaborate with research leader in teaching and research. Today we are staff on projects. a world-class, research led university, with over 26,000 students including over 7,000 And don’t forget, as a Sheffield student you’ll international students from 120 countries. benefit from outstanding University facilities – including our 24-hour Information Commons State of the art facilities and the University library, voted the best in As a student with us you’ll use the latest the UK in the latest Times Higher Student equipment and technologies. Including our Experience survey. largest ever investment in teaching and learning, The Diamond. This £81 million

“Since arriving I have been really impressed by the high level of academics and critical thought in my department here. I certainly feel like my time here has been worthwhile and challenging” Garrett-Charles Thompson University of Texas at Austin, USA

6 Ranked among the UK’s very best for biological sciences, politics, civil engineering, and more

7 Sheffield Student’s Union – The UK’s No.1

Best Students’ Union in the UK Our Students’ Union is consistently rated as the When you become a Sheffield student you best in the UK. It is run by students for students automatically become a member of our and gives everyone a chance to contribute. Students’ Union. Located in the heart of the There are many events organised by and for campus, there are a million reasons why students on exchange. we’re award-winning. The Students’ Union is a fantastic, modern building featuring cafes, Give it a Go shops, bars, a bank, an advice centre and an This award winning scheme run by the activities & sports zone where students can Students’ Union is open to everyone. You get join over 300 sports clubs and societies, plus the chance to try out as many activities, sports volunteering opportunities. There’s something and courses as you like. The programme different happening in the Students’ Union includes day trips to local areas and places every day; from club nights to film screenings, further afield. Give it a Go gives you the chance live music, theatrical performances and to try new things, meet new people, learn new fascinating talks. skills and visit different places.

The UK’s No.1 Students’ Union Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2009–2016 and National Student Survey 2011–15

“The Give-it-a-Go trips to Oxford, Cambridge, and Stratford-Upon- Avon, in particular, have allowed me to walk in the footsteps of the literary greats that I have studied in my time here at Sheffield” Hannah Bender De Paul University, USA

8 Sheffield – A city like no other

By selecting Sheffield for your time abroad, “The location of Sheffield you’re choosing a city like no other. A city of is perfect, it allowed me to stunning landscapes – the greenest in Europe, travel, turning the country creative, welcoming, rich in culture and history, into my classroom, as I take but with a modern outlook and a million things what I learn in my history to see and do. classes and apply it to my everyday life” There’s all the buzz and stimulation of city Annastasia Connor life, but none of the stress. Instead there’s the Portland State University, USA friendly, laid-back feel and some staggeringly beautiful scenery. In Sheffield you get the best of both worlds.

We love the fact that although Sheffield is developing all the time, it has kept its sense of community. This is a friendly, safe and affordable place to make your home. Here you can enjoy sophisticated fast-paced city life and be in the middle of the countryside in less than 15 minutes.

9 Sheffield has the largest theatre complex outside of London

The great outdoors Theatre Love the outdoors? Half of Sheffield’s Sheffield is home to one of the most important population lives within 15 minutes walk of open theatre complexes outside London. The countryside. The Peak District National Park Crucible, Lyceum and Studio theatres have won covers 555 square miles of unspoilt countryside awards for their ground-breaking productions, and is easily accessible by bike, bus or train. including drama, dance, comedy and music. Cherished by cyclists, campers, climbers Student discounts are available. and anyone who just likes a nice stroll, the Peak District features some of Britain’s most Cinema spectacular landscapes, and the pubs and cafes The Showroom is the biggest independent are great too. cinema outside London. Serious film fans love the programme of modern, classic and world Music cinema. The Students’ Union also has its own Sheffield’s music scene is one of the most cinema. You can see all the latest Hollywood exciting in Britain. The large stadiums and blockbusters at the city’s multi-screen cinema venues attract many big name artists. The complexes. University itself is a key venue for bands and DJs. The Students’ Union and the city’s music Eating out bars and clubs have live music every night of There is something in Sheffield to suit all tastes, the week. from award-winning restaurants to cafes ideal for a student budget. Within minutes from Art campus you will find food from around the The award winning Millennium Gallery complex world, including Chinese, Indian, Italian, Thai, is linked to the Tate and the V&A Museum Spanish, Japanese, Mexican and Lebanese. in London. Other attractions include the Graves Art Gallery and the Site Gallery for contemporary art.

10 Shopping Whatever your budget, Sheffield has everything for the keen shopper, from malls to markets, chain store favourites, to designer labels. The city centre has well-known high street stores combined with a mix of independent shops and cafes and bars. Meadowhall, one of Europe’s largest shopping malls, is a ten-minute tram ride from the city centre.

Sport Sheffield is the UK’s first national city of sport. Facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, golf courses, tennis and squash courts and an ice rink. There is plenty to watch, we University sport have two well-known football teams; Sheffield The University has invested £5.5m in United and Sheffield Wednesday. The city also redeveloping its sports facilities. We have a hosts the World Snooker Championships every high-tech gym, a 33 metre swimming pool, year and our rugby, ice hockey and basketball 45 acres of outdoor pitches, tennis, squash teams compete at an international level. If and badminton courts and one of the biggest you like climbing, cycling or walking in the bouldering walls in the county. All our sports countryside, the 15 minutes drive to the Peak facilities have disabled access routes. District makes Sheffield the perfect location www.sport-sheffield.com/ for you.

Sheffield is the 5th largest city in the UK

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience Sheffield life” Gyuhun Lere Gyeonsang National University, South Korea

11 Number 1 for accommodation 3 years in a row Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013-2016​

Living in Sheffield – The highest standards of accommodation

Home to nearly 4,600 students Ranmoor and Self-catered accommodation Endcliffe accommodation is located around 1.5 If you prefer the flexibility to buy and cook miles from Sheffield city centre and is set in your own food this is available and could be a beautiful parkland. At the centre of Ranmoor preferred option. Self-catered accommodation is the Ridge and of Endcliffe The Edge. Here is based in both Ranmoor and Endcliffe and also you’ll find a café, dining room, bar, cashpoint in the city residences. Rooms are usually single and launderette, as well as a Customer Services with private or shared bathroom facilities and reception. There’s also a store on site selling food, internet access. drink and household items. Guaranteed accommodation The residences are conveniently located within You are guaranteed a place in University owned walking distance of the University and city accommodation, provided you meet certain centre. There are designated “green routes” simple conditions. For full details see our linking the residences with the University. website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation

Take your own virtual tour around our accommodation www.360degreevirtualtours.group.shef.ac.uk/

Catered accommodation Meals are provided in the cost of the room. Most rooms are single, with a private bathroom and have internet access. All the catered accommodation is at Ranmoor or Endcliffe, a short distance from campus.

12 Support when you are in Sheffield

Meet and Greet Scheme Healthcare If you’re flying into Manchester International The University’s Health Service runs an award Airport, we can meet you and take you to the winning Health Centre for students on campus. University. This service is only available to autumn Our team of doctors and nurses offer a full semester arrivals, and there is a small charge. range of medical services, without charge. www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/international/before/ www.sheffield.ac.uk/health meet-greet International Student Support Services Arrival and Orientation This team can help with a range of student- We run an extensive programme of events related matters during your studies or and activities in September the week before before you come to Sheffield. They can give all students arrive. It’s a great opportunity to information and answer questions about make new friends, meet staff and find your way academic, financial, immigration, personal and around the University and city. We also run a social issues. They can also help you settle into mini-orientation for spring semester arrivals. life in Sheffield and make the most of your Although not compulsory, we recommend experience in the UK. orientation, as it is a great way to meet people www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/international and get settled in before the semester begins. Students with disabilities Whether you are here for a semester or a full The University is committed to responding year, you’re part of our community and your well- appropriately and effectively to students with being is important to us. Our team of advisors disabilities and additional support requirements. work closely with colleagues throughout the The Disability and Dyslexia Support Service is University and the Students’ Union to provide the a friendly and confidential service. It provides best possible services for you. support and advice to help students access their www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/newstudents/ studies and University services. orientation-week www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/disability

13 Everything you need to know before you apply

Period of study Study Abroad or Exchange Programme?

We welcome applications from students who wish to study for either a semester or a full If we have an exchange agreement with your academic year at Sheffield. No matter how long home university, you pay your tuition fees to you stay, you will have a rewarding experience. your home university. You don’t have to pay any December finish tuition fees to Sheffield. You are classed as an Our autumn (fall) semester runs from exchange student. September until early February. Students who are required to return home to restart their If we don’t have an exchange agreement with studies before our semester ends may request your home university, you simply pay your December finish. tuition fees to Sheffield. In this case you will be classed as a Study Abroad or fee paying This process is arranged on an individual basis, student. You should check with your home most academic departments are in a position university if you are required to make any to agree to this, however it is not an automatic additional payments to them. option and needs to be requested before application and arrival. ​ Some fee paying students are ‘sponsored’ by You can find full details on our website: their home university and they transfer the fees www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/ to us. If you want to do this, it is possible so prospective/studyperiod please get in touch.

General entry requirements

You must be currently registered at your home university/college on an undergraduate degree. You normally need at least a B average (or equivalent), in your major and related subjects.

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

“I wanted my year abroad to be the experience of a lifetime, and coming to Sheffield, voted number one in student experience, it was!” Sloane Smith De Paul University, USA

14 FREE English language training during the semester

English language requirements

To apply for a place you need a minimum For students coming under an exchange of IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in each of the four agreement, the tuition fees for the second components). semester are covered by that.

Most academic departments require higher Summer courses scores. For detailed information, read our For applicants joining in September, there English Language Requirement Factsheet: are ELTC courses beginning in April, July, and www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/ August. The centre also runs an International prospective/entry Summer School with four start dates from April to August. English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) If you haven’t met the required score, or if you For details on English Language courses, fees want to refresh your skills, we can help. The and how to apply, see: ELTC runs courses in English Language and www.sheffield.ac.uk/eltc Study Skills to prepare you for the programme. ELTC courses for credits 16 weeks English Language with Study You can take ELTC modules (courses) while Abroad you’re here. ELTC modules are taught free of Spend 16 weeks studying in our ELTC centre charge during the semester, you earn credits from April to August and then study for a and they can be transferred to your home semester on the Study Abroad Programme university. Visit: (September to February). Fees are applicable www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/course for the ELTC part of the course for all students. and click on the Directory of Modules.

15 Studying with us

Aerospace Engineering Journalism Studies Animal and Plant Sciences Landscape Archaeology Materials and Science Engineering Architectural Studies Management School (Business) Automatic Control and Systems Mechanical Engineering Engineering Modern Languages Teaching Centre Biomedical Science (Arabic, French, German, Italian, Latin, Portuguese and Spanish) Chemical and Biological Engineering Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Chemistry Music Civil and Structural Engineering Philosophy Computer Science Physics East Asian Studies Politics Economics Psychology Electronic and Electrical Engineering Religion, Theology and the Bible English Language and Linguistics School of Mathematics and English Language Teaching Centre Statistics English Literature Sociological Studies Geography Urban Studies and Planning History Human Communication Sciences

Choosing your modules

You may choose courses across as many You and your academic advisors should look departments as you wish, but please be carefully at the modules on offer at Sheffield. aware restrictions may apply. You must have You need to be sure that the level of study here the required academic background for each is right for you and the modules you choose module. You will take modules alongside British meet your degree requirements. and international students on full degree programmes at Sheffield. For more information on modules and credit values, please see our website: www.sheffield. ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/prospective/ choosing

16 How to apply

Checklist of supporting documents you need: 1. Up-to-date transcript 2. Reasons for applying 1Step 1 3. One academic reference ?Then what? Exchange students: 4. English language Read the documents Your home university proficiency certificate carefully. Accept your place must nominate you for an (Additional information is by the given deadline. exchange. We will then email required for Architecture We can then send you you details of how to apply and Music) information for your online. visa application. Ô Fee paying students: Deadlines Email Global Opportunities Full year and autumn & Exchanges: (fall) semester only: [email protected] 1 May to request the link for the Autumn (fall) semester online application. December finish: 4Step 4 1 April Ô Global Opportunities & Spring semester only: Exchanges will process your 1 October application and send it to the academic department(s) for We recommend that you review. Due to the amount of apply as early as possible applications we receive, this to ensure that you receive is the most time-consuming all necessary information in 2Step 2 part of the process. good time. Read the Online Application Notes. Ô Ô

5Step 5 Once all academic decisions 3Step 3 have been received, Global Complete the online Opportunities & Exchanges application form, (including will prepare your offer. This a PDF of supporting will be emailed to you. documents) following the notes carefully.

17 Funding and Scholarships

The University of Sheffield’s Study Abroad Part-time work Programme Scholarships Most international students (with the Due to the generosity of our alumni, we are appropriate visa) on courses of more than six excited to offer unique scholarships to students months are allowed to seek part-time work for who have accepted a place on our Study up to 20 hours per week during the academic Abroad Programme. Any exchange or fee paying year. Further information: student is invited to apply. www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/inter

Funding your studies Studying overseas is a major undertaking, personally and financially. We aim to help I chose Sheffield as my location for study because all international students identify potential I heard of the wonderful opportunities for financial assistance. student life backed by a great mechanical engineering Further information: program. I also heard great www.sheffield.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/ stories of the exchange and prospective/funding Sheffield as a whole. Alexander Garn, University of Texas at Austin, USA

18 Scholarship winners will receive £1,000 if they study in Sheffield for a full academic year or £500 if they come for one semester

19 Study abroad programme agreements

Sheffield has signed a number Japan Singapore of exchange agreements with • Akita International • National University of leading global universities. University Singapore • Aoyama Gakuin University • Nanyang Technological If you are studying at one of • Chuo University University the following institutions, • Doshisha University contact the equivalent of • Hiroshima University USA the Study Abroad office • Hokkaido University • Case Western Reserve on your home campus for • Hosei University University information about studying at • International Christian • Drexel University the University of Sheffield as a University • Georgia Institute of reciprocal exchange student. • Kanazawa University Technology • Keio University • Montana State University Australia • Kobe University • Oregon State University (IE3) • Australian National University • Kyoto University • University at Buffalo (SUNY) • Griffith University • Kyushu University • University of Illinois at • Monash University • Meiji University Urbana-Champaign • University of Adelaide • Nagoya University • University of Maryland at • University of New South • Okayama University College Park Wales • Osaka University • University of New Mexico • University of Queensland • Otaru University of • University of North • University of Sydney Commerce Carolina at Chapel Hill • University of Western • Rikkyo University • University of Oklahoma Australia • Ritsumeikan University • University of Pittsburgh • University of Wollongong • Seijo University • University of Texas at Austin • Sophia University • University of Texas at Dallas Canada • Tohoku University • University of Wisconsin – • McGill University • Tsukuba University Madison (Engineering only) • McMaster University • University of the Ryukyus • University of Wisconsin- • Queen’s University • University of Tokyo Milwaukee • University of Alberta • Yamaguchi University • University of Calgary • Yokohama National Worldwide • University of Waterloo University • Global Engineering • Western University • Waseda University Exchange Programme (GE3)

Hong Kong Korea • City University of Hong Kong • Korea University • Hong Kong University of • Seoul National University Science and Technology • Sogang University (Engineering only) • Sungkyunkwan University • The Chinese University of • Yonsei University Hong Kong • The University of Hong Kong New Zealand • University of Auckland • University of Canterbury

20 Important dates 2017/2018

Autumn Semester 25th September 2017 – 3rd February 2018

Spring Semester 5th February 2018 – 9th June 2018

Contact us

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