Period of study for overseas students

Students relaxing in the 24-hour access centre

You can spend a semester or a year studying at Sheffield, earning credits to transfer back to your home university.

We strongly encourage you to attend Sheffield for a full academic year.

You will learn more and your experience of living and studying in the UK will be richer.

If you can't spend a whole year away from home, it is possible to apply for the autumn (fall) or the spring semester only, and still have a very rewarding experience.

Semester Dates

Autumn (Fall) Semester - September to February
Full Year - September to June
Spring Semester - February to June

For the specific semester dates, visit the link above

Fall semester-only students from the USA and Canada

Some students find that the Autumn (fall) semester here overlaps with the spring semester at their home institution.

If you need to discuss the *possibility* of ending your studies at Sheffield in December, please contact the Study Abroad office BEFORE completing an application. This is not an automatic option for every student.

Please read the factsheet above