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Guide to Sheffield

¾«¶«Ó°Òµis a vibrant, green, modern city with real character. Explore these pages to get a glimpse of what you could enjoy if you choose to study at Sheffield.

Your university city

The big city vibe that feels like home. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµhas lots to discover. Welcome to your university city.

Sheffield. Your university city.

The big city vibe that feels like home. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµhas lots to discover.

Welcome to Sheffield

Four students looking at cityscape of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµfrom Park Hill

A quick guide to Sheffield

Learn why nearly 60,000 students make ¾«¶«Ó°Òµtheir home.
Two students walking past a bakery window

Our neighbourhoods

There’s so much more to discover beyond the city. Learn more about what our neighbourhoods have to offer.

Explore our city

¾«¶«Ó°Òµstudents eating at a restaurant in Kelham Island

Food and drink

Flavours from around the globe are waiting to be discovered.
Students playing basketball at varsity event

Sport and health

From famous teams to grassroots sides, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµhas a rich sporting culture.
Street art of David Attenborough in Sheffield

Arts and culture

¾«¶«Ó°Òµhas a renowned cultural heritage and a thriving arts scene.
Female student rowers on river in Peak District

The outdoor city

With hundreds of green spaces and the peak district on our doorstep, outdoor adventures are in abundance in Sheffield.
The Leadmill

Music and nightlife

¾«¶«Ó°Òµis bursting with activity after dark, with options to suit any interest.
Two students walking outside Monki in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµcity centre

Shopping

From major brands to quirky independents, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµoffers an impressive shopping experience.
Engineering student looking at jet engine
Jobs and careers in Sheffield 
A photograph of Sheffield's tram at the cathedral stop
Getting around 

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