Sheffield Hallam University

Founded in 1843 as the Sheffield School of Design in the leading centre for steel production in the UK. This university was a great thing in response to the industrial revolution and was granted university status in 1992. It is now the eleventh largest university in the UK and quite popular amongst students from all over the world. It has a student population of more than 30,000 students from over 120 countries across the globe. These students are enrolled in various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It is one of the largest providers of health and social care courses, teacher training, and sport courses in England. It also has a very good graduate employability rate with almost 93% of graduates getting employment or further study within six months of graduation. And not just this, the university campus is located close to an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Peak District National Park. Students can also easily travel to neighbouring northern cities of Manchester and Leeds. 

Sheffield Hallam Universities guarantees university accommodation to all first-year international students. All these university housings are within walking distance of the campuses and city centre. But these student hall are limited in number so most students opt for private student housing near Sheffield Hallam University or homestays. There are several student accommodations located at a walking distance from the campus which you can opt. All the accommodations offer security, comfort and excellent value for money. They are self-catered residences with a fully-equipped kitchen available at your disposal. 

The Purpose-Built Student Accommodations (PBSA) offer a wide range of room types such as student studio, student apartments, flats, en-suite and shared rooms. All these rooms are fully-furnished to the highest standard which will make your stay a comfortable one. The studios offer greater privacy and are a good option for those who don’t have budget constraints and want more privacy. There are plenty of onsite amenities such as a kitchen which is fully equipped, games room with table tennis and billiards, bike storage, common area with TV, study area, coin-operated laundries, and more. 

Sheffield offers a great and vibrant city life, with over 60,000 students in the city, making it a true student city. The areas around the campuses are quite good with everything geared towards students, from independent shops to student bars. You will be surprised to know that Sheffield is quite a green city with 60 percent of it is made up of green spaces like parks, public gardens and countryside. So just take some time off from studies and relax in these beautiful green spaces. If you’re interested in sports you can join any of the 30 sports clubs run at the university. There are more than 35 social sport sessions organised every week in 18 sports. For fitness enthusiasts, there are over 80 classes a week in everything from aerobics to Zumba. 

These student homes are well-connected via public transport so you can easily explore the city without burning a hole in your pocket. The bus stop and train stations are within walking distance from various student housing Sheffield. You can also bring your cycles to travel in and around the city and no need to worry about where to keep them as most residences have bike storage facilities. For instance, The closest bus station is just a 3-minutes’ walk away from The Gate student accommodation located in Sheffield. Also, the Sheffield train station is just an 8-minutes’ walk away from the residence, thus making travelling quite convenient.