Sheffield Hallam University is a diverse and inclusive community, home to approximately 37,000 students from more than 100 countries. From the moment students apply, they are welcomed into a supportive environment that provides guidance throughout their academic journey and beyond. Students can access specialist support services including academic study support, personal and wellbeing assistance, and comprehensive career development resources to help them prepare for their future. For students looking to improve their English language skills, the university offers expert tutoring through pre-sessional English Language courses.
The Sheffield Hallam Students' Union offers over 40 sports clubs, 80 student societies, and countless volunteering opportunities, making it easy to get involved, make friends, and find new passions.
As a Sheffield Hallam student, you’ll study in the heart of an amazing student city. Sheffield is a welcoming, multicultural city with a rich and proud history. It is a safe, friendly, and affordable place to live, home to more than 60,000 students. Sheffield Hallam University has been voted one of the UK’s top ten universities in the UK for value for money by Student Crowd 2025. Plus, it's one of the UK’s cheapest cities for students, with Sheffield Hallam named the 4th most affordable university in the UK, based on average costs of rent, food, drink, and transport (The Times 2023).
Sheffield offers the best of both worlds. As the UK’s fifth biggest city, it combines thriving music, art, sport, and cultural scenes with beautiful green spaces right on the doorstep. It’s also the gateway to the Peak District, one of the UK’s national parks, giving students the perfect balance of city life and natural beauty.