Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a public university tracing back to the Sheffield School of Design of 1843, which converted from polytechnic to university in 1992. It teaches across two campuses in Sheffield, and takes undergraduate applications through UCAS.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. Sheffield Hallam University is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is Sheffield Hallam University?
Sheffield Hallam University is a public university in Sheffield, founded in 1843 as the Sheffield School of Design, converting from polytechnic to university in 1992. It is among the largest institutions in England by student numbers and teaches on two campuses.
City Campus stands opposite the railway station in the city centre, and Collegiate Crescent sits in parkland to the south-west within walking distance. The institution holds a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
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Which subjects stand out at Sheffield Hallam University?
The subjects Sheffield Hallam University is known for are business and finance, engineering, computing, health and social care, sport and art and design. The applied, placement-led shape of the provision comes out of the polytechnic tradition.
business and finance
business, finance and marketing in Sheffield Business School
engineering
mechanical, electrical, civil and automotive programmes
computing
software and cyber security
health and social care
nursing, physiotherapy and social work
sport
sport science and sport management
art and design
from the design school tradition of 1843
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at Sheffield Hallam University?
Sheffield Hallam University admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.0 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at Sheffield Hallam University?
Sheffield Hallam University publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, outside London (monthly) | £1,171 |
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What is campus and student life like in Sheffield?
Sheffield is one of the large student cities in England with two universities, and living costs sit well below London's. City Campus is in the centre opposite the railway station and Collegiate Crescent is a walk to the south-west.
The students' union runs cultural, sport and professional clubs, and the sports teams compete as Team Hallam. The Peak District national park begins immediately west of the city.
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How is an application to Sheffield Hallam University made?
Undergraduate applications to Sheffield Hallam University go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to Sheffield Hallam University directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.0 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does Sheffield Hallam University issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. Sheffield Hallam University appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- Sheffield Hallam University — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- Sheffield Hallam University — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
