The Sheffield MBA Experience

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. It takes just over 2 hours to reach London St. Pancras station and from there you can make direct connections to the Continent via Eurostar.

Enjoying life in the Sheffield

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.

Transport

Travelling around Sheffield is quick and easy. Most student accommodation is located close to campus and you can get around by foot, by bicycle or on the excellent tram or bus network. The city has excellent road and rail to the UK's major cities, Manchester and Leeds are an hour away by train and you can reach London in just over two hours. There are regular rail connections to Manchester airport which is about an hour away by train.

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