Before you arrive at the Information School

Each year, we welcome a diverse cohort of students from across the world into our supportive and ambitious learning environment. Before we meet you, this page has all the information you need to prepare for your time at Sheffield.

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Get registered

It's important that you register as soon as possible to get access to your University email address and student handbook.

How do I register?

International students

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Travelling to Sheffield from the airport

Find out how you can get to Sheffield from the UK's biggest airports, as well as more information about the friendly meet and greet service we offer for new international students!

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Global campus

Global Campus is a programme of events throughout the academic year, designed to connect home and international students. It's open to anyone who wants make friends and settle into life in the University and the wider city.

See all events

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International student checklist

Curious about your CAS application task? Not sure when you need to make travel arrangements? Use this checklist to track everything you need to do from August to the day of your arrival.

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University life

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Welcome week: 23 - 27 September

Welcome week is your first official week as a University of Sheffield student - it's mandatory to attend. Find out more about what you'll get up to, including accessing your timetable and more.

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Your Students' Union

Find out about sport, societies, support and more at the UK's number one Students' Union.

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Advance reading lists

Check out a list of recommended reading for your course.

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Support

Access support across your university journey. Visit our support services, from academic skills to health and well-being.

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Hear from our students

The topics we studied felt topical and relevant to global issues

Hasnah Salem Patel Postgraduate student, MSc Information Systems

Salem came to Sheffield and got involved in all kinds of sporting and outdoor activities, whilst also getting immersed in the cutting edge content that the Information Systems course provided them.