英-谢菲尔德大学-确认考试成绩，接机，行前指导等信息

In this issue:

• Process for confirming exam results for conditional offer holders
• Agent portal updates
• Meet and greet bookings open
• Pre-departure briefings
• UK Government: international students are welcome
• Changes in UCAS statements for 2026 entry

Process for confirming exam results for conditional offer holders

We recently contacted all undergraduate applicants who have accepted a conditional offer, to explain the process of confirming their exam results and to make sure they have received the necessary information about accommodation and applying for their CAS number.

We’ve also contacted all postgraduate conditional offer holders to provide information on accepting their offer and how to upload new exam results when they have met the conditions of their offer.

If any students need to contact us they can find details here. Over the A Level results period from 12 August to 14 August we will not be able to respond to enquiries while we process exam results and you will not be able to access applications as the UCAS system will be closed.

Meet and Greet airport service 2024

Our friendly Global Campus team will be running a pick-up service from Manchester Airport to the University of Sheffield from 14 September until 28 September 2024. If your students would like to book this service, they can find all the relevant information by accessing this link.

Pre-departure briefings  

We are holding four online pre-departure briefings for new students on 7 and 28 August. These sessions are a great way for students to get all the information they need before setting off, and can help answer any questions or concerns that students may have.

These sessions are also a way for you to be better informed when counselling your students, so book on and share details with your students.

Our Sheffield Live sessions have been a great success this year and we’re busy planning our schedule of events for the Autumn. Look out for details in upcoming editions of the Agent News.

UK government: international students are welcome

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming international students. In a speech by new Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson at the Embassy Education Conference on 23 July, the government said: “Be in no doubt: international students are welcome in the UK. This new government values their contribution – to our universities, to our communities, to our country.” The secretary also confirmed the Graduate route will remain in place, and the UK's excellent universities remain open for prospective students with confidence and certainty.

Changes in UCAS statements for 2026 entry

Starting next year, UCAS will replace personal statements with three structured questions for applicants. Beginning in September 2025, students will be asked to explain why they want to study their chosen course, how their qualifications and studies have prepared them, and what additional experiences outside of education have equipped them for the course. These questions allow applicants to demonstrate their passion, relevant skills, and suitability for the course. The total character limit for the answers will remain at 4000, similar to the current personal statement limit. Please note there is no change for 2025 entry.