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Sheffield's large student population enjoy a lower cost of living than students in most other major cities. And wherever you live, you'll enjoy a strong sense of community and facilities designed with you in mind.
Accommodation Services offers a friendly free service to help you find the right place to live. The University offers various types of accommodation, all located within walking distance of our campuses. It is committed to helping you find accommodation that best suits your needs, tastes and budget.
Many students work part-time throughout their studies for extra money. If you are studying with a Tier 4 General Student visa, you may work part-time for up to 20 hours a week during term time and full-time in vacation time. You must demonstrate that you have sufficient finances and that you wish to work for experience and not for financial reasons.
You may find it difficult to gain part-time work which relates to your course. Students often work in restaurants, bars, shops and call centres. The University can help you find work through its employment service, which advertises local part-time jobs.
Sheffield is located in the centre of the UK in Yorkshire. It has excellent transport links to all major cities and airports - only two hours by train from London. Manchester is the nearest international airport.
One of the greenest cities in Europe, one third of the city lies within the beautiful countryside of the Peak District National Park.