In this issue:

• Paying deposits on staged courses

• The graduate route visa

• UCAS cycle dates and deadlines

• Sheffield Live events coming up

Paying deposits on staged courses

We have extended our deadline for offer holders for staged courses to pay their £1000 tuition fee deposit to Monday 8 July.  Paying a deposit lets us know that the student intends to take up their place. If we do not receive the deposit by this date the offer may be withdrawn.

Students must have accepted the offer and paid the deposit before the university can arrange the CAS.  

Further details about the deposit, including a link to our payment system and the circumstances under which we provide refunds (for example if the student fails to meet the conditions of their offer) can be found on our webpage. If at least half of the tuition fee will be sponsored by a body recognised by the University (for example a national government or employer) or if at least half is expected to be covered by a scholarship, students will be exempt from paying a deposit. If this is the case for any of your students please email admissions@sheffield.ac.uk.

Graduate route visa news

In case you missed the announcement, we are delighted to announce that the UK government has confirmed that the Graduate route visa is here to stay, recognising the value and contribution our international graduates make to the UK workforce.

In our newest ‘We Are International’ video our international gradates talk about their experience of the graduate route and their career paths. The video can also be viewed here.

Upcoming UCAS deadlines

For the 2024 admissions cycle UCAS will close for applications on 30 June 2024 . Clearing opens on 5 July 2024, applications received after 30 June will automatically  be entered into Clearing.

Please check the clearing webpage for the most up to date information.

Upcoming Sheffield Live events

Our online events are valuable resources for your prospective students, providing advice and information on a wide range of topics related to studying at Sheffield. These sessions are also an excellent way for you to gain insights for better counselling your students. Book any sessions that interest you and share the details with your students. A list of all upcoming events can be found here.

Additionally, please encourage your offer holders to join our Official Offer Holders Facebook group. This group allows them to connect with fellow students and hear from our International Student Ambassadors about their experiences at Sheffield. We also share reminders about upcoming webinars, Q&A sessions, and content for prospective students.