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5.04.14.11135 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsAdvantages 1. Convenient location. The city of Sheffield is easily accessible and conveniently situated. The University of Sheffield is in close proximity to the city centre. I live adjacent to the university and can reach it in 15 minutes on foot. Living near the university has the added benefit of being convenient. There are also several facilities nearby. The facility is surrounded by a fitness centre, grocery store, park, hospital, and restaurants. I can live a very comfortable life without worrying about daily travel expenses and time. The facilities are great. There are three libraries in Sheffield, each offering numerous study spaces for students. In addition, they include a significant collection of books. I can quickly discover an atmosphere conducive to studying in the library. Moreover, the school includes a variety of sports facilities. The swimming pool, fitness centre, and football pitch are all located close to the school. I will play football twice or thrice every week. The fact that the football pitch is far from the city centre will not bother me. 3. Student support. The academic union at the University of Sheffield is the best in the United Kingdom. As an international student, I believe I am able to feel at home on campus. Because there are numerous peers who share my interests. We will frequently participate in Union activities together. In addition, the NHS supports the institution. I can enrol for free medical care at the school hospital if I become ill. I sense the warmth of a foreign nation. Improvements needed 1. campus security Due to the proximity of the university to the city centre, everyone may reach the campus. This increases the safety risks for the students. Some buildings do not even require a student ID to gain access. I believe the institution might install more gates to protect the students. 2. Eating. The school has no regular cafeteria where pupils can eat. There are numerous classes during lunchtime. The absence of a location for students to eat in a timely manner may cause students to develop gastrointestinal issues.
Best aspects: Facilities, staff, the SU, opportunities, events - the uni has everything to offer and is in a beautiful location. There's much to engage in within the university and SU but also within the city itself! Student voice is listened to and acted upon which is fab! Improvements: The uni is making progress in terms of sustainability, diversity and inclusivity but more could be done but that said the uni is keen to work on this and is being proactive!
The varied and constant activities and opportunities provided by the SU are one of the things that has made my experience so far so enjoyable. The proximity to the peak district means there is always a green space to escape to, as well within Sheffield i feel the city is more affordable than other student cities, meaning i can have greater experiences for less. However, i feel i could definitely have more contact hours and a greater diversity in the teaching.
Absolutely everything is perfect. Wouldn’t rather be anywhere else and I don’t regret my decisions. Only point of concern is that the hills could be a bit flatter!
What's really great about the university of Sheffield is the amount of green space and how the campus is spread out.
The lecturers are the most helpful I have ever studied under. I always hear horror stories of lecturers from other universities from my friends but thankfully I have never come across such issues as the lecturers here always strive to improve based off the Tell Us survey that students fill in at the end of their learning. There is also plenty of materials to work with. The university also has a variety of clubs & societies all fun in their own way, including non stressful ones like baking, arts and crafts, pet, etc all thanks to the generosity of the university to allow grants for all respective societies. I too am part of the Raising and Giving committee and planning and carrying out events with the many students of the uni always feels so rewarding. The student life is great through the many networking programs, all of them are very casual so even the most introverted of students would have no issues fitting in. Not to mention the inclusivity of the uni allows for plenty of culture sharing and experiencing like honestly I have never really celebrated Christmas, Easter, Halloween, but so many events are held that it felt like a waste to not at least experience it once in my life. Looks wise, this university is beautiful. With the old buildings being updated to ensure safety and comfort of the students. With plenty of rooms for students to work in that covers the Information Commons and the Diamond, all guaranteed comfort for the students who have no space to study in their own home. The toilets are clean and spacious. There are also many cafes available in the main learning buildings so no student would have to starve if they had no time to cook and they can quickly grab a bite or even a little snack to sneak in. In support wise, the Student Information Centre is always available with no booking needed from morning till evening and they are well informed of the procedure to take when students need help. In my case where we needed a guarantor as I am an international student they know which of the housing companies where they can provide assistance and let us know. Got my calculators approved, helped with moving issues, etc. If there is a complain I would give, it is only about the geography of the uni itself but honestly I cannot really get mad about that since its not like the uni can magically move the hills away. All of the hill hiking has probably thickened up the calf muscles of mostly all of the students hahaha. Besides that all of the buildigns are reasonably spaced and it would take at most 15 minutes to walk between them which is not really suc a big deal for me personally
The university/SU provides accessible services to support students in lots of areas of uni life. From E-mentoring, Housing advising to writing advisory services provided by the university. Beyond this, our SU provided an excellent summer placement programme to help students gain more experience and increase students employability. There are also Counselling services which support students during tough times. I never felt unaided during my first year, because there is lots of support from the university if I seek it. Maybe the only suggestion that can be improved is to help and encourage international students to integrate into the community of home students. So there is a lot of room that the universities can improve in this respect.
The student's union is amazing and does everything they can to make our voices heard. We've been able to make some big changes and get the support we need from the University thanks to them. Plus, the SU is my favourite place to just hang out and study!
It's a brilliant place to study if your an outdoorsy person, you've got pretty much everything you'd want in a city but it's also right on the doorstep of à national park.
Sheffield is a great place to study because of a variety of reasons. The buildings are all well facilitated and some of them are architecturally beautiful. The tutors always offer support by way of emails, in person appointments and support after lectures. Our student union is the best by a mile, hosting a great variety of businesses and places to meet and study. Overall I really enjoy studying at Sheffield. Genuinely, I have no bad experiences really.
It supports students and makes people feel very welcome
The University of Sheffield is a great place to study. It has great courses and modules and amazing staff. The city itself is so welcoming and has a great student life. It is on the doorstep of the peak district and has plenty of green spaces to hang out and relax in. The Students Union is a highlight. It is the hub of the university and is filled with fantastic outlets and spaces to study. There are hundreds of societies tailoring to every interest making every student feel at home and able to find their people. In terms of improvement, there isn't much to say. Maybe pay the staff what they deserve and they won't strike as much?
18-24 years
First gen student
The University of Sheffield puts welfare first, with a proactive Student's Union and staff dedicated to student welfare and satisfaction at a departmental level. It's based in an amazing location, with the peak district on it's door step, and London and Manchester within easy reach! The university could benefit from another library or area dedicated to private study as it can be difficult to find space during exam seasons.
It is a great campus, however it is always stressful during exam and assessment periods to find a place to study. Not all places have working plug sockets.
Lots of good learning spaces located close to the uni. SU has a variety of food/drink outlets which is very nice. Lots of support is provided to students. Accessibility to get into and around various uni buildings is limited and could be improved upon.
It's a great place to study because the teaching is of a high level, there are loads of study spaces for group or silent working, and the students' union is amazing. The support available for students has really helped me during my studies.
18-24 years
First gen student
The overall student experience is 5/5
Always lots to do for students, and the city is very student-friendly. I always feel safe at uni and in the city. The nightlife is great too, and the SU has regular events on at its own nightclub. There are lots of opportunities for part-time work and on the whole the uni are very supportive.
Lots of friendly people and I enjoy my course and the availability of student jobs within the su
4.5
It's a great uni to study at the support services are parallel to none. An improvement would be for a digital 3d map of the whole campus and it's resources. Sometimes can be hard to find seats, computers etc.
This year has been great, previous tutors have not been as helpful but you can always request a change.
It cost £121 per week but the security staff were very helpful even paid for a cab for me on my last day there as moving out had taken all day and most of the night.