International Programs / Study Abroad

Sheffield, England

Diverse Studies in a British Academic Setting 

DePaul University’s Study Abroad Program in Sheffield, England offers students the opportunity to study at the University of Sheffield for either one semester (DePaul’s Winter and Spring quarters) or for the entire academic year.

 

Sheffield, located in the center of England near Manchester and less than 4 hours by train from the heart of London, has been one of DePaul’s most popular study abroad sites. The University of Sheffield is one of Britain’s most well-known universities with 24,000 students in residence, receiving over 40,000 applications for entry each year. The faculty at the University of Sheffield includes internationally recognized researchers, with 59 of Sheffield’s departments given a top or second-top rating for research in a 1992 British review. With an international student population of over 2,000, Sheffield’s student life is characterized by its diversity and nationally recognized student union. 

 

Courses    

  

Participants will be required to take a minimum number of credits while they are at the University of Sheffield. Students must register for a minimum of 60 Sheffield credits, which is equivalent to 24 DePaul credit hours, for each semester they attend Sheffield. Academic year students will register for a minimum of 120 Sheffield credit hours, which are equivalent to 48 DePaul credits these will be distributed over the three DePaul quarters.  Students attending Sheffield for only the January – June semester will enroll in 60 Sheffield credits equivalent to 24 DePaul credits.  These will be distributed evenly between the Winter and Spring quarters on their DePaul records.

 

Sheffield Courses (4-8 credits each):

 

Students apply for admission and take courses in any of the following Sheffield departments:

 

American Studies

Archaeology & Prehistory

Biblical Studies

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

East Asian Studies

Ecology

Economics

English Literature

Environment Sciences

French

Geography

Germanic Studies

Hispanic Studies

History

Information Management

Journalism

Linguistics

Management

Mathematics

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Politics

Psychology

Russian

Sociology

Urban Studies

Students participating in this program during the Spring of their senior year should be aware that overseas grades may not receive their degree conferral until August. While the Study Abroad office will do everything they can to expedite the process, we usually do not receive the overseas transcripts early enough for a June graduation conferral.

Circumstances, such as an unexpected event abroad or a curriculum change at a host institution, may require DePaul University to make changes to the program. DePaul University reserves the right to cancel or alter programs and courses without notice.

Living Arrangements    

Students are housed on the University of Sheffield campus in residence halls in private, single-person rooms. DePaul students are placed in different halls around campus to more fully integrate them into Sheffield life. Some of the halls have meal services.  Others are self-catering with shared kitchens.  Meals may be purchased at the Student Union for a reasonable price or from nearby restaurants and snackbars.

Expenses   

Full Academic Year:

In addition to DePaul tuition for a full academic year, costs include a specific program fees. For updated information on specific program expenses both DePaul and Sheffield provide cost information:

      Winter-Spring:

      In addition to DePaul tuition for 8 credits, cost include a specific program fee. For updated information on specific program expenses, click here:

       

       

      The program fee includes insurance, orientation programs, and housing in self-catered residence halls with the option to upgrade to catered housing, if available, at an additional cost.

       

      NOT covered in the fees are housing during the Winter and Spring holiday breaks. Students must also plan their budgets to cover airfare, passport fees, local transportation, supplies, books and personal expenses.

       

      Program fees are based on actual costs of the prior year and projections for the current year. Inflation and fluctuating exchange rates make it impossible to state a fixed cost. DePaul University reserves the right to adjust program fees without notice.

       

      Application   

       

      Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA to participate in this program (English majors must have at least a 3.3 GPA). To apply to this program, students must submit the following to the Study Abroad Program office:

       

          • A completed DePaul Study Abroad Program application form

          • Two (2) academic recommendation forms from faculty familiar with your academic work.

          • An official copy of your transcripts. At DePaul, these may be requested on Campus Connect in the Students section under Records and Registration.

       

      DePaul University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex or handicap in admissions, employment or the provision of services. Inquiries regarding this policy should be addressed to the Director of Human Resources, 1 East Jackson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

       

      APPLICATION DEADLINE:

       

      Academic Year: February 15

       

      Winter and Spring: May 15