Sheffield - a city you'll love
Home to two universities with more than 40,000 students, Sheffield is one of the country's most popular student destinations. Home Office figures show Sheffield to be one of England's safest cities.
Our new students quickly feel at home around our campus. They soon discover the atmosphere of academic achievement, a safe and friendly city environment, stunning countryside and a vibrant social scene.
Where is Sheffield?
One of the locals
We have a city-based campus, which means student life is very much integrated with day-to-day life and the local community.
The campus spreads out from the city for about a mile, with the University sitting on the south-west side of the city centre.
Relaxed and friendly
Sheffield's known for being relaxed and friendly and it doesn't take long before you know your way around. The advantages of spending your student years here are obvious from the moment you start to explore. Culture, entertainment, a colourful social life - everything you would expect from a major city is here.
A few reasons why you'll love Sheffield
- The city centre is within easy walking distance of the University campus and accommodation.
- Vibrant social scene with clubs, live music, bars, theatre, film and sport.
- Good public transport - including a tram link from the University and rail links from all major cities.
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Cycling in the Peak District
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- Central England location - close to motorways and about an hour's travel by road or rail from Manchester, Nottingham and Leeds.
- Low cost of living for students - lowest in England in 2007, and the second lowest in the UK (Royal Bank of Scotland survey).
- Sheffield is one of England's greenest cities, with 150 woodlands and 50 public parks you're only minutes away from open countryside.
- Crime statistics show Sheffield is one of the UK's safest cities.
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