Study at Sheffield Hallam University

Location and student life

The university has two campuses in Sheffield: City Campus in the city centre, close to the railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus about two miles away in Broomhall, near Ecclesall Road. The City Campus buildings sit within a few minutes' walk of each other. Sheffield is a large city in South Yorkshire, next to the Peak District, with shops, theatres, museums and green spaces near the campuses. Rail links connect the city with other parts of England, and the compact campuses keep accommodation and city life within easy reach.

Courses and subjects

The university is organised into three colleges. The College of Business, Technology and Engineering includes Sheffield Business School, computing and digital technologies, and engineering and the built environment. The College of Social Sciences and Arts covers the creative industries, law and social sciences, and education. The College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences covers health and social care, sport and physical activity, and biosciences and chemistry. Long-standing strengths include art and design, health subjects linked to NHS training, teacher training, business and computing. Many undergraduate courses offer a foundation year for students who do not yet meet direct entry requirements.

Entry requirements for international students

Entry requirements vary by course, so applicants should check the entry requirements section of their chosen course page. Most degree courses ask for English at around IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill, while some courses ask for 6.5 or higher. The university publishes tables showing equivalent scores in TOEFL, PTE and other tests. Students who do not yet meet the English requirement can take a recognised online pre-sessional English course before starting.

Accommodation

Students joining in September are guaranteed accommodation in one of the university's halls of residence near the campuses. Rooms are single-occupancy and self-catered, with utility bills, wifi and contents insurance included, and a choice of room types to suit different budgets and preferences. The university advises applying through its own accommodation service rather than third-party providers. It does not provide family accommodation.

Scholarships and funding

The main international award is the Transform Together Scholarship, which offers a 50% tuition fee reduction for eligible full-time postgraduate taught courses, awarded on academic achievement. The university also lists GREAT scholarships, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships on its scholarships and bursaries pages. Awards and deadlines change each year, so applicants should check the current eligibility criteria before applying.