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    Sheffield Hallam University International College January 2027 Intake: Deadlines, Fees & Entry

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    Quick answer: Sheffield Hallam University International College is open for the January 2027 intake. International Year Zero and International Year One both start 11 January 2027, the latest enrolment date is 29 January 2027 and the latest standard CAS request date is 18 December 2026. Entry starts at IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each band or PTE 59, tuition is GBP 17,000 on both undergraduate pathways with scholarships up to GBP 4,500 plus a GBP 2,000 progression scholarship, and the International Incorporated Masters runs from 14 June 2027 at GBP 4,500 for students with a 4 year Bachelor degree below 55%.

    Key dates for the January 2027 intake

    IntakeCourseStart dateLatest enrolmentLatest standard CAS request
    Jan 2027International Year Zero (IYZ)11 January 202729 January 202718 December 2026Jan 2027International Year One (IY1)11 January 202729 January 202718 December 2026Jun 2027International Incorporated Masters (IIM)14 June 2027TBCTBC

    Deadlines are subject to change and places close as soon as the CAS allocation is used, so treat mid November 2026 as your real cut-off for a January start.

    Entry requirements

    RequirementInternational Year ZeroInternational Year OneInternational Incorporated Masters
    AcademicIntermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate at 50%Intermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate at 55%Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree below 55%, or diploma equivalentIELTS5.5 (5.5)5.5 (5.5)6.0 (5.5)PTE59 (59)59 (59)64 (59)Study gapUp to 3 yearsUp to 3 yearsUp to 5 yearsTuitionGBP 17,000GBP 17,000GBP 4,500ScholarshipUp to GBP 4,500Up to GBP 4,500Not available

    A progression scholarship of GBP 2,000 is available in the first year of the Sheffield Hallam degree.

    Deposit rules

  1. Undergraduate (ICAS): minimum GBP 8,000 plus a GBP 220 non-refundable admin fee plus travel insurance in order to request the CAS. The balance is paid at enrolment.
  2. Postgraduate: 100% of the fees are required before the CAS is issued.
  3. Documents you need

  4. Passport copy in colour, pages 1 to 3
  5. Academic certificates and transcripts
  6. A human written personal statement. AI generated statements are rejected
  7. Academic reference on letter headed paper
  8. Proof of English language proficiency
  9. Under 18 policy documents if applicable
  10. Previous visas and refusals if applicable
  11. Credibility and suitability interview

    The credibility interview is recorded through CAS Shield after you upload your passport. You get two attempts only, so prepare first. Your career plan has to be specific, genuine and realistic. A suitability interview can be run by the regional team at any stage.

    Restricted regions

    There is no recruitment from Afghanistan, AJK, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan or Mandi Bahauddin. Check this before you pay any fee.

    Continuation degrees you can progress to

    Business, Law and Social Studies (IYZ): BA Accounting and Finance, BA Business Economics, BA Business Management and its Enterprise, Finance, Marketing, Law and Psychology variants, BA Criminology, BA Digital Marketing, BA International Business, BA Marketing, BA Politics and International Relations, BA Sociology, BSc Airline and Airport Management, BSc Business Management and Artificial Intelligence, BSc Climate, Sustainability and Environmental Management, BSc Economics, BSc Economics and Finance, BSc Events Management, BSc Geography, BSc Psychology, LLB Law and LLB Law with Criminology.

    Computing and Engineering (IYZ): BEng Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Robotic and Software Engineering, BSc Computer Games Technologies, BSc Computer Science, BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, BSc Cyber Security, BSc Cyber Security with Forensics, BSc Data Science and BSc Information Technology with Business Studies.

    Health and Life Sciences (IYZ): BSc Biomedicine and Health Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition, Human Nutrition and Health, Physical Education and School Sport, Sport Business Management, Sport Coaching, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport, Exercise and Health and Sports Therapy. The International Foundation Year also feeds Midwifery, Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability and Social Work), Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Paramedic Science, Diagnostic Radiography and Radiotherapy and Oncology.

    International Year One: Business Management routes and Computing routes including BSc Computer Science, BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence and BEng Software Engineering, entering year 2 of the degree.

    International Incorporated Masters: MSc International Business Management and MSc International Business and Marketing.

    Why Sheffield

    Sheffield is one of the cheapest large student cities in England, with two universities, a very large international student community and fast rail links to Leeds, Manchester and London. Because it sits outside London you only need to prove GBP 1,136 per month in maintenance for the Student Visa, up to 9 months, which is GBP 10,224, held for 28 consecutive days.

    How to apply with Lightning Enrolment

    We submit the application directly, review every document before it goes in, prepare you for the CAS Shield credibility interview and manage the deposit, CAS and Student Visa stages. There is no agent fee for students.

    Check your eligibility or start your application.

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  15. Source: Oxford International Sheffield Hallam Toolkit for January 2027. Information is subject to change.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Sheffield Hallam University International College open for January 2027?+

    Yes. International Year Zero and International Year One both start on 11 January 2027, with the latest enrolment date of 29 January 2027. The International Incorporated Masters runs from 14 June 2027.

    What is the CAS deadline for the Sheffield Hallam January 2027 intake?+

    The latest standard CAS request date is 18 December 2026. Deadlines are subject to change and places close once the CAS allocation runs out, so apply by mid November 2026.

    How much are the tuition fees?+

    International Year Zero and International Year One are both GBP 17,000 with scholarships up to GBP 4,500, and the International Incorporated Masters is GBP 4,500. A GBP 2,000 progression scholarship applies in the first year of the degree.

    What IELTS score do I need?+

    IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component, or PTE 59, for International Year Zero and International Year One. The pre-Masters needs IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component, or PTE 64.

    What deposit is required before the CAS?+

    Undergraduate applicants pay a minimum GBP 8,000 plus a GBP 220 non-refundable admin fee plus travel insurance, with the balance due at enrolment. Postgraduate applicants must pay 100% of fees before the CAS is issued.