University of Sheffield English Requirements
United Kingdom
The University of Sheffield is a public research university located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities and is known for its strong reputation in teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines. The university attracts a large international student community from over 150 countries.
Quick answer
University of Sheffield accepts Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6) and IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | R 4 · W 4 · S 4.5 · L 4.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 880–120≈4.51–6 | R 20 · W 19 · S 22 · L 19 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 61 | |
| Cambridge English | 176 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | R 4 · W 4 · S 4.5 · L 4.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 880–120≈4.51–6 | R 20 · W 19 · S 22 · L 19 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 61 | |
| Cambridge English | 176 | |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Sheffield?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Sheffield requires TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Sheffield?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Sheffield requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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