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How to enrol

Detailed instructions on how to apply and enrol for the International Summer School are available on our entry requirements, fees and how to apply page.

Normally we do not require an interview as part of the application process. However, in certain circumstances we reserve the right to require an online interview to discuss the suitability of the course for the applicant and to confirm details relating to the application.

If you need a visa, please allow enough time for your visa application when submitting your application.

Payment

You must pay a £400 deposit to secure your place on the summer school within 4 weeks of receiving your offer, or by 31 May 2026, whichever is soonest. 

The remaining balance of full fees must be paid by 31 May 2026. 

You may pay by:

• Credit / debit card

We are unable to accept any tuition fee payments in cash.

You will be sent details on how to pay your tuition fees along with your offer letter. 

Fees: what is included

The fee stated on your offer letter includes:

• Self-catered single room in University of Sheffield accommodation from Saturday 18 July (arrival) until Saturday 1 August 2026 (check out)
• Tuition and field trips (where provided)
• Airport transfer upon arrival from Manchester Airport on a date which will be communicated to you before 2 June 2026

Sponsored students

If your tuition fees will be paid by a sponsor, we require you to provide a letter from your sponsor confirming this with your application. The letter should include:

• A date within the last 6 months
• Applicant's full name and date of birth
• Sponsor's name and contact details
• Specific reference to an English language course in the UK

You must also present a letter of financial guarantee, however we understand that sometimes sponsors require applicants to obtain an offer before they will produce one.

In these circumstances it is acceptable to provide your financial guarantee later during the admissions process. 

Acceptable sponsors include universities, government agencies, charitable organisations and registered international companies and the guarantee may be verified with your sponsor before we confirm your enrolment. The University of Sheffield reserves the right to refuse financial guarantees.

Some students need a further letter from their embassy in the UK after they arrive in the country and before they begin their studies. Check with the Summer School team (summer@sheffield.ac.uk) if you are not sure about this.

You may not be able to start your course until we have received this letter.

Cancellations, changes to enrolments and refunds

Should you wish to cancel your place on the Summer School written notice should be sent to summer@sheffield.ac.uk as soon as possible. If you cancel your place within 14 days of accepting your offer you will be entitled to a refund of charges. The following deductions will be made from any refund:

• any visa charges incurred
• any bank charges incurred

14 days after accepting your offer of a place, the £400 deposit will be non-refundable.  If notice of cancellation is received in writing before 31 May remaining course fees already paid will be refundable (with the deposit deducted). The following deductions will be made from any refund:

• any visa charges incurred
• any bank charges incurred

We reserve the right to cancel the summer school if we do not receive sufficient applications or due to other unforeseen circumstances.  If the course is to be cancelled applicants will be informed on or before 2nd June 2026.

In the event of cancellation by the University of Sheffield any deposit or tuition fees paid will be refunded in full.  The University will not be responsible for refunding any other travel costs such as flights or insurance paid by the applicant in advance of 2 June 2026. 

Enrolment dates

You must arrive in Sheffield to register for the course by Monday 20 July 2026, late registrations will not be permitted. 

In the event that you believe you will not be able to arrive on time for your course, you must inform us by e-mail (summer@sheffield.ac.uk) at the earliest possible opportunity.

If you arrive after the start date for your course your tuition fees will not be discounted or refunded.

Insurance

Please note that the University of Sheffield does not offer an insurance package so you are strongly advised to arrange insurance to cover your health and possessions. Students studying for less than 6 months are not eligible for free NHS treatment in England.

The University of Sheffield’s terms and conditions

We advise students to read the University's Terms and Conditions upon Acceptance of an Offer. These are included as an attachment with Summer School offer letter emails.

When registering, students enter into a contract with the University and are bound by University Regulations and English Law.

If students break TUOS regulations or English Law, they may be penalised. The most severe penalty the University can apply is expulsion, which means the student is told to leave the University.