Entry requirements for students from Hong Kong
We have been welcoming students from Hong Kong for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Hong Kong education system and qualifications.
High entrance requirements for our degree programmes at Sheffield reflect the quality of the University.
All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification such as IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum score that is accepted for entry is IELTS 6 or TOEFL Paper Based 550 or TOEFL Computer Based 213.
HKALE Use of English Grade D or IGCSE/GCSE English Grade C or above are also accepted in place of IELTS or TOEFL. Some departments may require a higher score.
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The following information is for guidance only.
For Entry to Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/ MEng
A variety of qualifications can be considered for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programmes. All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS
GCE A Level
Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels or 2 A levels + 2 AS levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
HKALE
Applicants with a minimum of 3 HKALEs will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
International Baccalaureate
Applicants with a minimum of 28 points will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
Other Qualifications:
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University Diploma/Certificate holders may be considered for direct admission to related undergraduate programmes.
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, City University Professional Diploma, Higher Certificate or Higher Diploma holders (including IVE certificate and diploma holders) may be considered for second year entry to undergraduate programmes, on merit.
Honours Diplomas from Hong Kong Baptist College (until 1993) and Lingnan College (until 1991) holders may be considered for second year entry to undergraduate programmes, on merit.
Higher Certificate and Higher Diploma holders will be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes and in many cases will be considered for direct entry to the second year.
Shue Yan College or Lingnan College Diploma and Hang Seng School of Commerce Diploma holders may be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.
Associate Degree holders may be considered for first or second year entry to undergraduate programmes, on merit.
Sheffield International College
Sheffield International College provides undergraduate foundation programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.
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For Entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc
Holders of a good bachelor degree from a recognised Hong Kong university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or masters programmes.
For Entry to MBA
Holders of a good bachelor degree from a recognised Hong Kong university and at least 3 years´ post-graduation work experience will be considered for direct admission to the MBA. Applicants must be at least 25 years old by the time the programme starts.
Sheffield International College
Sheffield International College provides pre-Masters programmes specifically designed for students seeking entry into the University of Sheffield.
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For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, New Route PhD
Holders of a good bachelor degree and a good masters degree from a recognised Hong Kong university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes.
If you are in any doubt about whether you are eligible to study at Sheffield, please contact the Hong Kong Team.
email : international@sheffield.ac.uk
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