290809

Student

The University of Sheffield is a leading research university with a global reputation for excellence. A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the university is ranked 92nd in the world, 15th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026). Students from all backgrounds can expect to enjoy a world-class education in Sheffield.Home to more than half a million people, Sheffield is a thriving hub of culture and industry. The fourth biggest city in the UK, Sheffield is conveniently located in the centre of the UK, and it is an ideal base for students who want to explore the rest of the UK and Europe. The city is just two hours away from London and one hour from Manchester by train.With a sizeable international community, Sheffield is renowned for its excellent teaching and world-leading research. The university's researchers are passionate about tackling the biggest challenges facing the world today. Sheffield's cutting-edge research output influences both national and international policy, as well as the university's teaching across a range of disciplines.The university is home to over 30,000 students represented by 150 countries worldwide. Known for its tight-knit and welcoming campus community, its students' union is widely recognised as one of the best in the country, voted number 1 in the UK (National Student Survey 2025), offering a vibrant range of clubs and societies, social events, and volunteering opportunities to enhance students' academic experience. Sheffield is world renowned for providing an amazing student experience.

92nd in the world and 15th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2026), Sheffield has a global reputation for teaching and research excellence.

40510

Visa and immigration

Travel planning

Hi! I’m Denisse, and here are some tips for packing for your first year in Sheffield ✈️🇬🇧 Feel free to message me if you want to chat!

Banner image for IDP Hotcourses student community homepage. 

IDP Hotcourses P2P Community Homepage banner image

IDP Hotcourses Student Community homepage image

P2P Homepage Image

View similar posts

Find similar posts and information 

[posttitle]

Take a closer look at your selected post

index,follow

HCI - English - India

HCI - Portugese

Vietnamese

Turkish

Thai

Arabic

HCI - Spanish - Latin America

Bahasa Indonesia

English - US

Do you have any packing tips for international students?