Full pre-arrival information is sent out in July to students holding a place at Sheffield. This information is comprehensive and should be studied carefully. Students can buy a special card to qualify for discounts. The bus service in Sheffield is extensive and reasonably priced. The academic campus and the Halls of Residence are within 20-25 minutes walking distance.
Many students do walk.
The academic campus is a 15 minute walk from the city centre. All students are eligible for treatment at the University Health Service . Students staying for less than six months may require health insurance, while longer stay students qualify for full National Health Service cover. Small charges are made for prescriptions, dental and optical care. Both light and heavy clothing will be required including a coat for winter.