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.
International undergraduate and postgraduate taught checklist
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.
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.
Sort your accommodation
University accommodation
If you’re moving into University accommodation, check you have all the important information before you arrive.
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
Find information about visas and immigration.
Support for international students
Information and advice for new international students, from health and wellbeing to academic support.
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
Take a look at the International Student Success Programme.
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
Set up your IT account
Set up your IT account and get logged in before you arrive.
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.