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University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, Claremont Place 6, S10 2TB Sheffield, United Kingdom
3.99 / 5 based on 162 reviews.
Description:
The University of Sheffield originated in 1828 and received its Royal Charter in 1905. It is renowned nationally and internationally for its research excellence and teaching quality. Staff and students benefit from communicating and sharing ideas with colleagues and contemporaries world-wide and the University of Sheffield is 'accessible' to a global audience.


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International Partners
Programmes
Accreditations
87% of students recommend
162 reviews
Housing
4.0/5
 All experiences (162)
Student life
4.4/5
 5 stars (60)
Academic
4.1/5
 4 stars (54)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (48)
Expenses
3.1/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“When you are there, you have to go Peak District. Don't miss the social clubs. If you have any questions you can always asked in the Union. Also the people living in Sheffield are very helpful.” Read Review
hean, Denmark

University of Sheffield review by Heidi

Review by Heidi, Copenhagen Business School, Copenhagen, Denmark
Economics, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because it is a good way of getting to know other people. We were 6 different nationalities, studying in 6 different fields.
Personal comments:
Sheffield is a city with a majority of students. Therefore it can be hard to find accommodation when you are only a visitor. So, knowing that your host university helps you finding accommodation by offering you different options is very advantagous.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Go down West Street and you will find the best pubs in town. Although Casablanca and Fitzooth and Firkin are my favorites, do try West End. Don't miss all the bus tours arranged by the International Office in the Union Building. And if you require further information, please don't hesitate to contact me, Heidi. hean96ae@usa.net
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
Be aware that it can be a different way of studying than what you are used to. Also, when you've made your final choice, it is possible to change it within 3 weeks or so. Always check with your teacher. He/She must sign you final choice so you can be registered.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
Don't hesitate to join the various clubs of discussing politics, economics etc.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang)
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
I had very few problems while communicating with my fellow British students and other foreign students. If any, everybody was happy to make me understand.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Food is the same price level. I had no telephone. Accomodation was much more expensive
Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
A lot of shops have special savings for students. Check with the Union or ask in the shop/pub
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Go. It may be that you are not quite satisfied with the way of being taught. But it really depends on you and the department you decide to study at. I would rate 4 out of 5 stars overall.



FINAL COMMENTS

When you are there, you have to go Peak District. Don't miss the social clubs. If you have any questions you can always asked in the Union. Also the people living in Sheffield are very helpful.
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