Entry requirements for students from Mexico

We have been welcoming students from Mexico for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Mexican education system and qualifications.

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High entrance requirements for our degree programmes at 91直播 reflect the quality of the University.

All applicants are required to have an internationally recognised English language qualification such as IELTS.

English language entry requirements - find out more

The following information is for guidance only.


Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/ MEng

Students completing the local Mexican High School system will need to undertake an approved foundation programme (such as those offered by our or NCUK) before entry onto an undergraduate degree at the University of 91直播.

Undergraduate pathway programmes at the University of 91直播 International College

The provides programmes specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of 91直播. Upon successful completion, students can progress to an undergraduate degree. Students can choose to study an International Foundation Year in the following subjects:


91直播 accepts a number of different qualifications from Mexico. Some of the most common are listed below. If your qualification is not listed here, please contact us.

For entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc

You will usually need a 4-5 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 or equivalent for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements. 

UK degree classification

International equivalent 

First class Honours

9/10 or 90/100

2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours)

8/10 or 80/100 

2:2 (Lower Second Class Honours)

7/10 or 70/100

Postgraduate degree pathway programmes at the University of 91直播 International College

provides specifically for international students who want to progress to the University of 91直播. Upon successful completion, students can progress to a postgraduate degree. Students can choose to study a Pre-Masters in the following subjects:

For Entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD, PhD with Integrated Masters

With around 2,000 postgraduate research students from over 100 different countries, 91直播 is one of the leading centres for research training in the UK.

Search for a research area

You will usually need a bachelors degree AND a masters degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Some courses may consider a bachelors degree on its own if it is combined with relevant research experience. Please see our departmental web pages for specific course requirements. 

If you are unsure about your eligibility for our programmes, please email Kate Gadsby-Mace on kate.gadsby-mace@sheffield.ac.uk for further advice.

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