Universities in Sheffield
Which universities are in Sheffield? Discover location, transport and facility information for each uni.
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Why study in Sheffield?
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About Sheffield
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University of Sheffield
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Sheffield Hallam University
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Living in Sheffield
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Entry requirements
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Transport links
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Getting around Sheffield
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Things to do in Sheffield
Why study in Sheffield?
Sheffield is England's fifth largest city, located in the north of England. Over 65,000 students live in Sheffield, making it a true student city. The large student population helps local businesses thrive. As a result, many of these businesses are tailored to students' needs. With many different theatres, cafes, art and music venues, there鈥檚 plenty to explore. There鈥檚 also lots of parks, public gardens and countryside, as green spaces make up 60% of the city.
About Sheffield
Nestled in Yorkshire, Sheffield blends industrial architecture, modern spaces and natural landscapes. With a strong industrial past, the city has since positioned itself as a cultural hub.
A third of Sheffield lies within the Peak District National Park. The city also has Purple Flag status, showing that it has a safe night-time economy. These both contribute to making Sheffield a popular student destination.
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield teaches over 30,000 students from 150 different countries. It offers highly-rated courses in Architecture, Communications and Media Studies, and Nursing, making it a popular choice with students and teaching staff from around the world.
Location
The University of Sheffield is not a campus university. Instead its buildings are clustered around the south-west of the city centre. Here you can find a mile-long stretch where most buildings belong to the university. Much of the university's accommodation is further west. You'll live within easy reach of Endcliffe Park, which stretches out to meet the Peak District National Park. Choose from apartments or shared houses, with room options including en suite, shared facilities and deluxe.
Facilities
The University of Sheffield Students鈥� Union has earned the title of best in the country, an accolade it has maintained for six years running. Students can access 350 sports clubs and societies, and facilities that include a bar, cafe and restaurant. There鈥檚 also a fitness centre with gym, fitness classes, and indoor swimming pool with sauna and steam rooms. The library service offers extensive research collections and specialist librarians for every main subject area.
See the鈥�University of Sheffield profile page鈥痜or an interactive map and more information.鈥�
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam has over 35,000 students, over 2,000 academic staff and hundreds of courses to choose from. Students get the chance to put their newly-learned skills into practice with work experience offered in each year of their course. Links with top employers include IBM, Unilever and the NHS.
Location
Sheffield Hallam University operates across two sites.
City Campus is in the city centre. It's a modern environment just minutes from Sheffield's main bus and rail stations and the city's commercial centre. City Campus is where you'll find Student Services, for help with finances, careers and wellbeing. The Students' Union is here too 鈥� its distinctive building started life as the National Centre for Popular Music.
The Collegiate Campus is about two miles away in south-west Sheffield. The campus is set among lawns and trees in one of Sheffield鈥檚 leafiest and thriving suburbs. You're also close to the lively nightlife of Ecclesall Road.
Facilities
There are around 40 sports clubs, plus social sports such as football or fitness classes like Zumba. Student societies cover a wide range of interests, from anime to wine appreciation.
The university also has state-of-the-art technology to help students develop work-ready skills. These include a PlayStation5 teaching lab and a flight simulator for engineering students to test aircraft designs. A 3D virtual radiotherapy room allows healthcare students practise treating cancer patients.
See Sheffield Hallam University profile page鈥痜or an interactive map and more information.鈥�
Living in Sheffield
Both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam guarantee accommodation for first-year students that accept an offer of study. You鈥檒l have a choice of student halls when you apply, with most offering different rooms for different budgets. Perks of halls include 24/7 support, on-site security, communal spaces to socialise in, and may include access to facilities such as gyms.
From the second year onwards, most students live in private accommodation. Start looking for accommodation during the latter half of your first year to ensure you have more choice. University of Sheffield students often live in Crookes, Crookesmoor, or Broomhill. Sheffield Hallam students live in Sharrow or Broomhill too.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements vary from uni to uni and course to course. The best way to check what you need to get into your preferred course at each university is to use our course chooser. There you can see what each course鈥檚 entry requirements are.
Transport links
Average train journey times from Sheffield
| Bristol | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Cardiff | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| London | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Manchester | 1 hour |
| Nottingham | 1 hour |
| Oxford | 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Southampton | 4 hours |
Getting around Sheffield
Sheffield is at the centre of the UK railway network. There's also an extensive public transport network that stretches beyond the city into South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the Peak District.
The city's efficient public transport will take you between your campus, accommodation and other parts of the city. Make use of each service鈥檚 student discounts to ensure you鈥檙e saving when you travel.
Bus
Sheffield鈥檚 bus network will take you throughout the city and outer areas, with cheap student tickets. Discounted rates are even better if you are 18鈥�21/22 and buy a discount card such as TravelMaster, or Zoom Beyond Travel Pass.
Tram
University of Sheffield students can use the tram to get straight to campus, as the uni has its own tram stop on Upper Hanover Street. Discounts are available on fares with Zoom Beyond or TravelMaster.
Train
The train network connects Sheffield鈥檚 suburbs, the South Yorkshire region and other parts of the UK. Regular train services run between Sheffield and London St. Pancras. Nearby cities include Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, so it鈥檚 worth getting a student railcard.
Cycle
Cycling offers a great way to explore Sheffield, with the council having implemented cycling lanes across the city. But cycling isn鈥檛 as popular in Sheffield as it is in other student cities. Sheffield has lots of hills. You can use them to build your fitness... or opt to use public transport to get to and from campus.
Walk
Walking is your chance to get some fresh air and familiarise yourself with Sheffield. Do note that if you鈥檙e travelling far, Sheffield is hilly, so you may prefer public transport.
Other
City Taxis run in Sheffield, and students can use the Safe Taxi Scheme to get home safely after a night out. Uber can also be used in Sheffield.
Things to do in Sheffield
Sheffield has a rich street food and drink scene, an emphasis on creativity, and a love of sport. If you want to get away from it all, explore the green spaces around the city or wander west into the Peak District National Park.
Food and drink
Head to London Road for its international food. Devonshire Quarter, Antiques Quarter and Sharrow Vale all have diverse street food, cafe and bar options. Cutlery Works and Peddler Market are also popular spots to meet up at with friends 鈥� and do check out the food at Moor Market.
Arts and culture
Sheffield's arts community is prominent. Catch an exhibition at Site Gallery, Millennium Gallery or Graves Gallery, or a great film at the Odeon, Showroom or The Light cinema. You can find street art across the city, from Abbeydale Road to Sharrow Vale. Weston Park Museum and Kelham Island Museum are great options for a rainy day.
Events
Sheffield is a music city, so head to Leadmill, City Hall, Hope Works or Yellow Arch Studios for the latest gigs and concerts. Festivals run throughout the year. They include DocFest (film documentaries), Tramlines (music) and Festival of the Mind (bringing research to life). Head to the Lyceum or the Crucible for live theatre. The city鈥檚 main sport is football, with Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday competing in England's top divisions.
Outdoors
Grab a coffee and head through the Botanical Gardens or the Winter Garden if you鈥檙e after a stroll close to the city. But while living in Sheffield, take advantage of being by the Peak District. It鈥檚 easy to reach via a bus from the city, and you鈥檒l discover hikers, runners and cyclists are there daily.
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