Full Description

Local Area

Sheffield is England's fourth-largest city, with the wealth of facilities you would expect to find in a major city - yet it's compact, friendly and accessible.

We are a family-friendly city with a prosperous economy and relatively low cost of living. The area is bursting with culture and entertainment, including award-winning theatres, museums and galleries. Our night life is also legendary with a wealth of clubs and live music venues.

Where is Sheffield?

Sheffield is in South Yorkshire, in the north of England. It is close to Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and the Peak District.

It is the greenest city in England, with 150 woodlands and 50 public parks. Crime statistics show it is also one of the UK's safest cities.

Sheffield has excellent rail links to all major cities. You can be in Leeds or Manchester by train in about an hour, and London in under 2.5 hours.

The University and Sheffield

Home to two universities with more than 40,000 students, Sheffield is one of the country's most popular student destinations.

The city centre is within easy walking distance of the University campus and accommodation. There isn't really a separate campus as such and you'll find that University life is very much integrated with the day-to-day life of the city.

Public Transport

Trams and buses are a popular and cheap way to travel around the city. There is a tram stop for the University so it's easy to get to us from the city centre and railway station.

Although buses and trams are frequent, many people also choose to walk and cycle.