FAQs

Potential players must apply for the University of Sheffield and Inspire Development Academy separately. Applications to the University of Sheffield must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For further information on how to apply, please visit the University of Sheffield website.

The UK education system differs from the US system. Undergraduate degrees typically last three years and you will specialise in your subject from day one. As part of our partnership with the University of Sheffield, IDA members can study any of the University’s courses, subject to meeting the entry requirements.

For further information on entry requirements, please click here.

For information about courses available at the University of Sheffield, please click here.

Funding for the IDA programme is separate from the funding required for academic courses.

For information about funding and fees for the university, as well as living expenses, please visit the university website.

IDA Fees cost £10,000 per academic year.

First instalment - 50% of fees to be paid in July prior to the scheduled university start date.

Second instalment - the remaining balance can be paid by direct debit or in full once the degree and IDA programme have started.

Fees for IDA do not include university or accommodation fees.

The US Federal Loan Scheme accepts applications for international study at the University of Sheffield. For further information on the scheme, click here.

The University of Sheffield also offers several scholarships. IDA applicants may be eligible for the International Merit Scholarship worth 50% of annual tuition fees. This is a competitive scholarship for which additional applications are required. For further information about scholarships, please click here.

IDA players will be required to play up to 2 games per week, as well as attend 4 training sessions per week. Students will also need to attend sessions on nutrition and strength and conditioning alongside their academics and football training.

Showcase games are designed to provide students with the opportunity to compete against other professional academies and to experience high-performance, competitive settings.