The University of Sheffield
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Peace Gardens in central Sheffield

Life in Sheffield

The University campus is a very short walk from the city centre, which is easily accessible on foot, by bus or using Sheffield's extensive Supertram service.

The University sits on the south-west side of the city centre, linked to Sheffield's main shopping area by the popular Devonshire Quarter.

A study by The Oxford Research Agency found that ninety-three percent of our students were happy with their new home, giving the city 'exceptionally positive' ratings as a place to live.

How Sheffield compares with other UK universities

About Sheffield

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.

That's one reason why many students like living here so much that they stay on after graduating.

Home to two universities with more than 40,000 students, Sheffield is one of the country's most popular student destinations. The atmosphere is so friendly in England's safest city, students begin to feel at home almost immediately.

The campus is a very short walk from the city centre, promoting a level of integration between students and the wider community rarely seen in British universities.

Sheffield has excellent rail links to all major UK cities.

How to get to Sheffield