Entry requirements for students from China

The University of Sheffield accepts a number of different qualifications from China. Some of the most common are listed below. If your qualification is not listed here, please contact us.

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English language requirements

All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification such as IELTS. The minimum score that is accepted for entry is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for undergraduate study and 6.5 for postgraduate study. Some departments may require a higher score.

English language entry requirements - find out more

English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)

For those applicants who do not currently have the necessary English language requirements, the University of Sheffield is able to offer a number of English language courses at our English Language Teaching Centre.


Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/ MEng

A variety of qualifications can be considered for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programmes. All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS.

Visit the UCAS website for more information

Gaokao

We accept the Gaokao Science Pathway or New Gaokao (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with an overall score of 80% + an average of 80% overall in the completed Senior High School Graduation Certificate. Where a course has a GCSE and/or subject specific requirements at A Level we will ask for an equivalent score from the Gaokao subject papers or from Senior High School study. This will usually be a score of 80% in the required subject.

Province

Total maximum score

80% average score

Maximum mathematics score

80% Mathematics score

Integrated Paper(s)

80% subject score

Anhui 安徽

750

600

150

120

300

240

Beijing 北京

750

600

150

120

300

240

Chongqing 重庆

750

600

150

120

300

240

Fujian 福建

750

600

150

120

300

240

Gansu 甘肃

750

600

150

120

300

240

Guangdong 广东

750

600

150

120

300

240

Guangxi 广西

750

600

150

120

300

240

Guizhou 贵州

750

600

150

120

300

240

Hai'nan 海南

750 (900 if including 150 Huikao score)*

600 (720 if including 150 Huikao score)*

150

120

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Hebei 河北

750

600

150

120

300

240

Heilongjiang

黑龙江

750

600

150

120

300

240

He'nan 河南

750

600

150

120

300

240

Hubei 湖北

750

600

150

120

300

240

Hu'nan 湖南

750

600

150

120

300

240

Inner Mongolia

内蒙古

750

600

150

120

300

240

Jiangsu

江苏

480

384

160

128

240

192

Jiangxi 江西

750

600

150

120

300

240

Jilin 吉林

750

600

150

120

300

240

Liaoning 辽宁

750

600

150

120

300

240

Ningxia 宁夏

750

600

150

120

300

240

Qinghai 青海

750

600

150

120

300

240

Shandong

山东

750

600

150

120

300

240

Shanghai

上海

660

528

150

120

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Shanxi 陕西

750

600

150

120

300

240

Shanxi 山西

750

600

150

120

300

240

Sichuan 四川

750

600

150

120

300

240

Tianjin 天津

750

600

150

120

300

240

Tibet 西藏

750

600

150

120

300

240

Xinjiang 新疆

750

600

150

120

300

240

Yunnan 云南

772

618

150

120

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Zhejiang 浙江

810 (Tier1)

648

150

120

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Chinese Senior High School Certificate (高中毕业证)

Applicants who have successfully completed the 3 year Chinese Senior High School Certificate (高中毕业证) will need to complete a recognised Foundation programme (预科) to be considered for entry into the first year of undergraduate programmes. Please contact the China Team to check if the Foundation Programme (预科) that you are considering is acceptable for entry.

Undergraduate pathway programmes at the University of Sheffield International College

The University of Sheffield International College provides International Foundation Year programmes specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of Sheffield. Upon successful completion, students can progress to an undergraduate degree.

Students can choose to study an International Foundation Year in the following subjects:

Prospective students from China can visit the University of Sheffield International College Chinese website for more information.

Northern Consortium UK (NCUK)

The University is a member of the Northern Consortium (NCUK) which offers an International Foundation Year (IFY) and International Year One (IYOne) across China.

Students who have completed the IFY programme and have obtained the required grades will be considered for admission into the first year of undergraduate programmes. Students who complete the IYOne, upon successful completion, can apply to enter the second year of a wide range of degree courses.

Visit the NCUK website to find out more.

First Year University Degree Students

Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Chinese university bachelor degree (standard four-year course) will be considered for entry into the first year of undergraduate programmes.

Chinese Three Year University Diploma (大专)

Applicants holding a three year university diploma will be considered for direct entry into the second year of University of Sheffield undergraduate courses.

A Level

Applicants with a minimum of 3 A levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.

International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes.

Aptitude Scholastic Test (AST)

Applicants who have taken three ASTs and achieved marks of 200 in each subject, can be considered for first year entry to our BA Economics (L100) course and scores of 210 for first year entry to courses within the Management School. Applicants must also be completing, or have completed the 3 year Chinese Senior High School Certificate with good marks. Entry to other courses (excluding Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Dentistry programmes) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 


Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc

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Chinese University Degree Holders

You will usually need a 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry.  Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 (or equivalent) for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades.  Please see our course finder for specific course requirements. 

The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course to which you have applied.

UK degree classification International equivalent (China)
First class Honours 80 - 93%, depending on institution
2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) 75 - 88%, depending on institution
2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours) 70 - 83%, depending on institution

For Entry to MBA

Holders of a good bachelor degree from a recognised Chinese university and at least 3 years post-graduation work experience in a relevant position will be considered for direct admission to the MBA.

For further information on the MBA programme

Postgraduate pathways at the University of Sheffield International College

The University of Sheffield International College provides Pre-Masters programmes specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of Sheffield. Upon successful completion, students can progress to a postgraduate degree.

Students can choose to study an Pre-Masters in the following subjects:

Prospective students from China can visit the University of Sheffield International College Chinese website for more information.

International pathways at the Northern Consortium UK (NCUK)

The University is a member of the Northern Consortium (NCUK) which offers pre-masters courses in centres across China.

Visit the NCUK website to find out more.


For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, PhD with Integrated Masters

With around 2,000 postgraduate research students from over 100 different countries, Sheffield is one of the leading centres for research training in the UK.

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Chinese Masters Degree Holders

You will usually need a bachelors degree AND a masters degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Some courses may consider a bachelors degree on its own if it is combined with relevant research experience. Please see our departmental web pages for specific course requirements. 

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