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Name of University:
Country and Erasmus code:
The University of Sheffield, Information School
University Name
Website (in English)
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/is
Address (Int. Office)
Eramus Tutor Address
Regent Court, 211 Portobello Street
Fax / Email
+44 (0)114 278 0300
S1 4DP Sheffield, United Kingdom
jorge.martins@sheffield.ac.uk
International Office
Contact Persons
Functions
Name: Jorge Tiago Martins
Contact Information
Erasmus Tutor
jorge.martins@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 (0)1142222667
Name:
ONLINE APPLICATION
 Online
application
and
application
deadlines
 Academic
calendar for
2012-2013
Once you are nominated for a place by your home
university, the International Exchanges team will
automatically send you the link to the on-line application
form.
You will not be able to receive the link until your home
university has nominated you.
For more information visit:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/erasmus/incoming/applications
 Application
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Documents
Level/Courses/Programs
BSc Informatics
offered for exchange students
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ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
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BSc Information Management
BSc Information Management for Business
BSc Information Management and Technology
 TOEFL
Concerning language requirements, the university webpage states that
incoming Erasmus students should check the language requirements
defined by each department for all other international exchange
students:http://www.shef.ac.uk/erasmus/incoming/applications/language
Apart from this, international students must have an average of 6.5 or
above in the IELTS examination, with at least 5.5 in speaking and 6 in all
other components (or hold an equivalent English language qualification):
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/prospectus/courseDetails.do?id=5207892013
 Course
Information
Undegraduate degrees information available at:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/is/ug
 Language of
Instruction
English
Approximate Expenses
per month
Living in Sheffield is 10 per cent cheaper than the UK average. And it's 25
per cent cheaper than London.
Living Costs
Money for living costs
(This includes accommodation charges)
University owned accommodation
Housing Deposit (refundable at the end of
your stay)
Personal Possessions Insurance
Around £800 per month
Between £78 and £135 per
week
£150
£18
Other costs/Optional extras
U Sport Membership
£28 per month
For budgeting and cost of living visit :
http://www.shef.ac.uk/newstudents/international/budget
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Visa
If you do not have a European Union/EEA passport, you must apply for a
VISA.
There is information on immigration on the University of Sheffield’s web
pages for new international students:
www.sheffield.ac.uk/newstudents/international/immigration
Immigration regulations and procedures are subject to change. All
information in this section should be checked with the British
Embassy/High Commission near the time of departure. Up to date
information can also be found on the UK visas website: www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Please note that if you are of a non-EU/EEA nationality and will be
applying for a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK, you will need to provide evidence
of your English Language proficiency.
The International Exchanges team will contact you automatically about this
if we see that you have entered a non-EU/EEA nationality on your Erasmus
application.
Accommodation
Most Erasmus students can be housed in University-owned accommodation.
Contact Person
For more information visit :
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/erasmus/incoming/before/accommodationinfo
Arrival Information
 Pick-up
Assistance
If you would like to be met from the airport, please note that a 'Meet and
Greet' service is available at a small charge.
For more information visit :
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/erasmus/incoming/before/gettingtosheffieldautumn
 Administrative
Formalities upon
arrival
You must take out a private insurance policy to cover you for travel,
medical treatment, loss of property or money, missed flights etc. Try to
shop around to get the most comprehensive policy.
 health insurance
To formally start your studies, you must have all of your modules
approved and register with the University.
 personal liability
insurance
 residence permit
 Bank account
For Erasmus students, your tutor may contact you in advance and
arrange to meet with you to discuss your module selection. Otherwise
you will collect your module form from the module enrolment event.
You will then be advised when to register.
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Campus Facilities
The University campus contains many distinctive buildings, spread over a large
part of the south west of Sheffield.
To help you locate and recognise them when you arrive, this map covers the main
University campus and its immediate surroundings:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.206908!/file/sept12campusmap.pdf