The University of Sheffield
The Sheffield International College

Opal 3 Halls of Residence


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Opal 3 – Community Comforts

  • FREE internet access 24 hours a day
  • Privacy of a personal, ensuite bathroom
  • • Leisure centre with gym and swimming pool available nearby (at extra cost)
  • The halls are located a short, 10 minute walk from Sheffield International College

Student living, made easy

Opal 3 offers high quality accommodation where students can choose from either standard plus or deluxe bedrooms. All the rooms are ensuite and the flats typically house up to 4, 5 or 6 students. The flats are popular with Sheffield International College students because the shared kitchen and living areas enable the opportunity for social interaction and making new friends.

The halls proximity to both the College and University gives you no excuse to be late for your lectures! You will also appreciate the convenience of an onsite launderette, large student common room, along with gym with swimming pool facilities, located in a nearby building, which is available at an extra cost.

Opal 3 Booking Information

Hall of Residence Type of Accommodation Distance to College Deposit Price Per Week Course Duration
Opal 3 Standard Plus En-Suite or deluxe rooms with shared kitchen 4, 5 or 6 bedrooms per flat 10 mins walk to college. 15 minutes walk to local restaurants and bars.
20 minutes walk to City centre.
£250 £98-£110* including electricity,water and internet. 2 or 3 terms

* Approximate cost – may be subject to change

No work without play

Explore every part of the city and you'll find industrial heritage or great cultural attractions, live entertainment, sport, and lots of shops and places to eat. You will also find out why Sheffield prides itself on its parks and gardens, and beautiful countryside that you'll find just a few minutes away from the city centre. Sheffield has an abundance of museums, galleries and leisure activities for all!

Social Sheffield

Entertainment options in Sheffield are wide ranging and plentiful! Catch a movie at a cutting edge cinema, get glammed up for a glitzy evening of opera or sample some epic live indie music, stand up comedy or dance. You'll find live music in pubs, concert halls and outdoor venues across the City. With cinemas, clubs, theatrical performances and live art at every corner, you can pick and mix to suit your mood.