University of Sheffield Accommodation

About the University of Sheffield

1. The University of Sheffield distance from the City Centre:

• Bus -  10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10minutes

• Tram - 5-10 minutes 

• Walking -  30-40 minutes 

2. The University of Sheffield has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of £3,700/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3.  The University of Sheffield follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.

4. The best month to book a University of Sheffield on-campus accommodation after the university offer to study is accepted is in June. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, which generally start with:

• New undergraduate - February  

• New postgraduate -  March

• For returning students - January  

5. Other Campuses for the University of Sheffield

• University of Sheffield - International College 

University of Sheffield Campus Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Sheffield. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent £475/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular University of Sheffield student accommodation options include Hillside House, Knight House, and Portland Tower.   

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets) with an average price of £425/month

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

•  Recommended University of Sheffield student flats include 1 Bedroom Apartment Sheffield, All Inclusive Furnished one-bed and Elegant one-bedroom apartment.  

Secure a Private Student Room Near the University of Sheffield Without a University Offer Letter

Unite Students, iQ Studnet Accommodation, and Student Roost accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near the University of Sheffield

1. Crookes 

Crookes’ average rent is around £105-£130/week i.e (£450-£550/month). It’s a 40-minute walk from campus. University of Sheffield student accommodation options include Central Place, Sheffield Star, and Cosmos. 

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 40-50 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes 

2. Broomhill

Broomhill’s average rent is around £115-£140/week i.e (£500-£600/month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some Sheffield University campus accommodation options include Central Place, iQ Steel, Westhill Hall, Steel City, Bailey Street, and Nebula. 

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes

3. Ecclesall Road

Ecclesall Road’s average rent is around £110-£135/week i.e (£475-£575 /month). It’s a 20-minute walk from campus. Some accommodation options near the University of Sheffield include Nebula, Comos, Stratus, iQ Brocco, Vita Telephone House, Central Place, and Exchange Works Unite. 

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-20 minutes 

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.