The University of Sheffield
Department of Animal and Plant Sciences

Photograph of student group outside the Interval cafe bar

Photograph from Union Tuesday Club music event

Photograph of swimmer using sports facilities

Photograph of Millenium Galleries interior

Photograph of Chatsworth House

Photograph of students at the Terrace accommodation

Living in Sheffield

Sheffield is the fourth largest city in the UK, one of the most affordable, and one of the safest. It has all of the facilities one would expect from a big city. At the same time, it is also very compact, making it easy to get around in the city itself, and has a well founded reputation for its friendliness and sense of community. 

Its location and excellent public transport allows ready access to the surrounding countryside, nearby cities such as Manchester, Leeds and York, and further afield with trains to London St. Pancras station making direct connections to the Continent via Eurostar.

The University of Sheffield is one of Britain's major civic universities, having about 23,000 students in full time study, a significant number of which are mature students, and international students from over 100 countries, creating a rich and diverse student community.  The Student Union is outstanding, and the NUS Students Union of the Year.

Sheffield has a legendary nightlife and array of cultural offerings catering to every taste. Nationally recognised clubs such as the Tuesday Club at the University,and an amazing complement of small and large music venues such as The Leadmill and Hallam FM arena. Not to mention the array of events and venues at our nationally recognised student union. Film buffs have access to the university film club, large cinemas and the exciting, independent Showroom Cinema. Theatre goers are very well catered for by the range and quality of productions at the nationally recognised Crucible Theatre, its subsidiaries the Lyceum and Studio, and the University's own Drama Studio.

There are excellent opportunities for sport and leisure activities. In addition to the University's own extensive sporting facilities, the city boasts an Olympic standard swimming pool, an international athletics stadium, and a 12,000 seat indoor arena, which stages major sporting and cultural events.  Outdoor sporting, recreational and cultural opportunities are abundant, with the Peak District National Park just on the edge of the city.  Whether you rock climb, mountain bike, walk, photograph, birdwatch, or explore industrial and rural history (or all of these!), you'll be able to do it here.

There are lots of sources of information about life in Sheffield on the University web site, and beyond.  We suggest you start with the links below...

Accommodation

Housing for Undergraduate Students at Sheffield has been through a complete refurbishment over the past four years. It provides contemporary accommodation of the highest standard in a beautiful location. It provides 24 hour security and an outstanding set of facilities for all types of events. It is one of the best in the UK.

In addition, because of the location of the University, and the compact nature of the city, there are lots of opportunities to move into private accommodation in local communities within walking distance of the campus.