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Our student accommodation

Welcome to the official University accommodation website, owned and managed by the University of Sheffield - the largest student community in Sheffield that brings together undergraduates and postgraduates to live in a safe and vibrant environment.

Official University accommodation is the only place to live

Returning to live in University accommodation 2022-23

Applications are now open for you to return to live in University accommodation for 2022-23, and if you pick an offer property you'll get £500 off your first rent instalment. We've got a great range for undergrads and postgrads, so take a look at what's available, and if you don't see your preferred accommodation get in touch and we can help.

Find out more about returning to live with us

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Updates about living in University accommodation 2021-22

Please keep yourself informed with everything relating to University accommodation. This applies to current students living in our accommodation or those joining us later in the year. Accommodation Services have been and will continue to work alongside UK Government Advice, Public Health England (PHE) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Keep up-to-date with all the information

Applying for University accommodation

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Arriving from January 2022

Students who are joining us for Semester 2 can book their accommodation now. Applications for the 2022-23 academic year will open in Spring 2022.

Find out more here

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Application FAQs

Got a question about applying for University accommodation for 2022-23? We've compiled a list of FAQs to help you with the application process, if you can't find the answer to your query there please contact the Accommodation Office.

Application FAQs

Where can I live?

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New students

Become part of the largest undergraduate community in Sheffield. Take a look around our accommodation options and find out about what the city of Sheffield has to offer. You'll love it.

Meet the community

Smart Move Sheffield

If University accommodation isn't for you and you are looking to rent in the private sector - then we recommend that you take a look at Smart Move Sheffield. Smart Move Sheffield is run by The University of Sheffield and all of our properties on our search facility have been inspected by Sheffield City Council as part of their SNUG student housing scheme

Private sector accommodation

Support and information

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Cafes & Bars

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Accommodation Fees

Residence Life

Sustainability in the residences

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