Information for International Students

Tier 4 visa and undertaking a placement:

If you are an international students on a degree programme that includes a Year in Industry then there is no need to complete any additional paperwork to undertake a placement. When applying for placements or once you have secured a placement, the employer may ask for a letter from the University which confirms you can do a placement. The Year in Industry team can provide this letter, please email engineering-placements@sheffield.ac.uk to request this letter. 

If you are not on a programme which includes a Year in Industry once you have secured a placement offer you will need to complete a change of programme form and contact the International Student Support team for advice on extending your student visa.

If you are adding a placement year to your degree after registering at the University, you may need to apply for a visa extension. More information is available at Student Visas and Immigration.  

Students from the EU:

If you are an international student from a country within the European Union you are still able to complete a Year in Industry if you are on a degree programme that includes this. The Year in Industry team will support you throughout this process and will act as your sponsor during your placement.  

National Insurance, tax and other considerations:

If you are working in the UK and your placement is paid, National Insurance will be automatically deducted from your wages. Before you start your job, you must apply for a National Insurance Number which ensures your tax contributions are recorded against your name.