Entry requirements for students from Sri Lanka

We have been welcoming students from Sri Lanka for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Sri Lankan 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 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80. Some departments may require a higher score.

IGCSE/GCSE English Grade C or Sri Lanka GCE O Level English Credit or above are also accepted in place of IELTS or TOEFL.

For ANC-NCUK International Foundation Year graduates the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module of these programmes is accepted in place of IELTS or TOEFL.

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The information below 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.

A Level

Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes. We also accept Sri Lankan A levels.

International Baccalaureate

Applicants with a minimum of 28 points will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.

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 3 year general Bachelor degree or a 4 year special degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or taught masters programmes.

For Entry to MBA

Holders of a good 3 year general Bachelor degree or a 4 year special degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka 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, PhD with Integrated Masters

Holders of a good masters degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes.