English language requirements
| Please note that we have recently updated our IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and USEPT requirements to reflect changes to UK government visa policy. We are still in the process of reviewing our requirements for other English language qualifications. |
If you intend to study at the University of Sheffield you must be able show that your English language proficiency is at a level which allows you to successfully complete your chosen course of study.
Acceptable minimum qualifications are shown below, but some departments require a higher minimum level due to the nature of their subject areas.
If your qualification is not listed, or if you require further information, please contact the Admissions Service.
Applicants with a first degree taught in English will not generally be required to provide other evidence of English Language proficiency.
For details of English Language Teaching at the University of Sheffield, please visit the English Language Teaching Centre website.
English language qualifications
UK qualifications
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| Qualification | Level |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) | Average of 6.0 or above with at least 5.5 in each component (IELTS requirements for each course are provided in the online prospectus) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Please note that the internet-based test (IBT) is the only TOEFL qualification that we accept. Details of the equivalence between IELTS and TOEFL scores are available on the ELTC webpages. |
87 or above, with at least 21 in Listening, 21 in Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking |
| University of Sheffield English Proficiency Test (USEPT) (graded as a percentage that is equivalent to IELTS point score, eg 60% = IELTS 6.0) | Average of 60% or above with at least 53% in each component |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 54 or above, with at least 51 in each component |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English | Grade 4 or above |
| European Baccalaureate (EB) English | 6.5 or above |
| NEAB University Entrance Test in English | Pass |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | Grade C or above |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | Grade C or above |
| Oxford Higher Level Certificate | Pass, Credit or Distinction |
| London Examinations Certificate of Attainment | Level 4 or above |
| NCUK International Foundation Year: English for Academic Purposes Module | Grade C or above |
Other international qualifications
| Qualification | Level |
|---|---|
| Cameroon GCE O Level | Grade C or above |
| Caribbean Examination Council General Proficiency | Grade I and II |
| French Baccalaureate l'Option Internationale, English | Grade 11 or above |
| German Abitur, English | Grade 11 or above |
| Hong Kong Use of English | Grade D or above |
| Indian Standard XII | 70% or above in the English component |
| Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) | Grade B or above |
| Malaysian 1119 syllabus (UCLES) | Grade C or above |
| Netherlands VWO, English | Grade 7 or above |
| Norwegian Vitnemål, English | Grade 4 or above |
| Singapore GCE O Level | Grade C or above |
| Singapore Computerised English Language Proficiency Test (CELPT) | Grade 6.5 or above |
| Sri Lanka GCE O Level | Grade Credit or above |
| Swedish Fullstandigt fran Gymnasieskolan, English | Grade VG or above |
| Uganda Certificate of Education | Grade 6 or above |
| West African Examinations Council School Certificate (WAEC SSCE) | Grade 6/C or above (please note that in the West African Examinations Council School Certificate a lower grade indicates higher achievement – ie 5 is better than 6) |
| Zambian Secondary School Certificate | Grade 6 or above |
Qualifications not acceptedPlease note that we are unable to accept some qualifications as meeting the English language entry requirements. Qualifications we are unable to accept include the following:
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