The University of Sheffield
Welcome to Sheffield

Challenges and Difficulties in Early Days

"At first I thought I had to be polite to all the people who approached me wanting me to sign up for something or join something. Then I saw that students who’d been in Sheffield for longer basically just ignored them and that seemed acceptable. I did think that some groups targeted international students – especially some religious groups." Pilar

Intro Week

Intro Week is not a typical University of Sheffield week. The emphasis is on registering, sorting out courses, settling into your room…

Feeling under Pressure

During your time at University, you will also be bombarded by all sorts of information and choices.....

Friends

Making friends always takes time. If you don’t make friends immediately by luck....

Thefts and Scams

Sheffield is the safest large city in the UK. However, it is not crime-free. Unfortunately, criminals do exist here and they know that newcomers to the city may not be as careful as those in longer-established residence.