Before you arrive

Find everything you need to get prepared before you arrive at the University of Sheffield.

Home students: all the essential tasks you need to complete

Undergraduate checklist

Everything you need to do before you start your undergraduate degree if you’re a home student.

Postgraduate taught checklist

Everything you need to do before you start your masters if you’re a home student.

Postgraduate research checklist

Everything you need to do before you start your doctoral degree if you're a home student.

International students: all the essential tasks you need to complete

Undergraduate and postgraduate taught checklist (international)

Everything you need to do before you start your undergraduate or masters degree if you’re a student paying overseas fees, or with visa and immigration tasks.

Postgraduate research checklist (international)

Everything you need to do before you start your doctoral degree if you’re a student paying overseas fees or with visa and immigration tasks.

Get ready for registration

Register for your course

You need to register before you join us here at Sheffield.

Start your online registration

Tuition fees

Make sure you know how to pay your tuition fees.

Your course

Find out more about how University courses are structured, and the types of academic support available (student login required).

Your accommodation

University accommodation

If you’re moving into University accommodation, check you have all the important information before you arrive.

Our student accommodation

What to bring with you

Private accommodation

If you’re going to live in private accommodation, we offer support to help you navigate the private sector.

International student information

Visas and immigration

The International Student Support, Advice & Compliance (ISSAC) team are here to help you with your Student or Tier 4 visa needs and a range of study-related immigration matters.

Support for new international students

Information and advice for new international students, from academic support to health and wellbeing.

Travelling to Sheffield from the airport

How to get to Sheffield from various UK airports, and information about the 'meet and greet' scheme from Manchester Airport.

International Student Success Programme

A free online resource that provides support and advice for settling in and adjusting to life in the UK.

Pre-departure tuberculosis screening

Check whether you need to provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) test as part of your visa application.

What to look forward to

Orientation Week

Explore the events going on across campus to help you start making friends and settling into the city.

Welcome Week

Start thinking about which Welcome Week events you would like to attend, and find out where to get tickets.

Your number one SU

Find out more about your Students’ Union, with more than 400 societies, clubs and interest groups to explore!

Help and support

Support for disabled and dyslexic students

Speak to our specialist and friendly team that supports disabled applicants and students.

Guidance for under 18s

If you’re going to be under 18 when you start your course, check our specific guidance.

Estranged students

Support is available if you're estranged from your parents or carers.

Students from care

We can offer you dedicated advice, information and support if you're from a care background.