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21 Reviews Found
Likes
- The quality of teaching of some of the professors was top notch. I was quite lucky with a few of them.
- Our campus and the facilities provided to us were actually very nice. We had 2 libraries- The diamond and the information commons which were open 24x7 to support us.
- I think I made friends with students of many different countries. The people in our college were really diverse and came from different different countries which I never thought I would make friends from.
Dislikes
- The complaint I had with my course was it somehow lacked industry exposure and practical knowledge which would have made me understand things better. A lot of it focused on theory.
- Rising cost of living expenses in the UK. It still was used to be better when I was there but recently prices of accomodations and grocery stores have shot up massively.
- The weather could be a bummer for alot of people. Here in Sheffield, it rains almost everyday maybe and the weather is always gloomy. I was okay with it at one point but it used to bother a lot to my friends.
Campus Life
10
- The whole city center in Sheffield was our campus. I wasn’t in one separate area. We had our department buildings all over the city, and that was the best part.
- Our campus had all the facilities. Libraries, sports venues, clubs, bars, food joints, everything.
- Sheffield Varsity was the main festival that happened in our college, which was sports competitions against the other college in the city, Sheffield Hallam University.
- There were tons of societies, and all of them had many events lined up all year. In general, our college had a lot of extracurricular events, be it sports events, club nights, or food festivals as well.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- I used to live in a private university accommodation. It used to be a little better than uni ones and still had the whole community feel.
- My monthly rent was around £700, which included all the facilities in the accommodation and AC, a Smart TV in my room.
- There were no challenges. I looked up on the internet, and this accommodation was very well ranked.
- Prestige Student Living Steel City, Hollis Croft, Cosmos. These were the best accommodations there. My accommodation was a 5-7-minute walk from the campus.
- A lot of indians used to stay in Sheffield-3, Fenton House, because of the affordable pricing.
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Likes
- The University of Sheffield is a very reputable university and part of the Russel Group, which consists of elite UK universities. It has a very strong alumni network globally.
- Most professors are very highly qualified & knowledgeable.
- There is a lot of support available for students from professors, Teaching Assistants, Personal tutors & student services/students' union. Sheffield SU has been voted the best SU in the UK for many years now.
Dislikes
- There is not a lot of support for International students from career service. Most of their support is limited to tailoring your resume & cover letter which is helpful for graduates. However, for students with prior work experience or International students there should be focused support especially with the challenges of getting skilled worker visa.
- A lot of modules are taught in a year. Hence, teaching can feel a bit rushed. The onus is on you to study regularly & attend your lectures to be in a good position.
- For my course of Information Systems, there should have been more electives from Computer Science department. As a Software Engineer I would have loved that.
Campus Life
10
- The University of Sheffield is an open campus spread all over the beautiful and green city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire, England. There is no other campus.
- Information Commons is the main library. There are other libraries as well.
- Sports facilities include football grounds, cricket pitches, tennis & badminton courts, swimming pools, gyms, etc. There is the University Health Service (UHS) available if you need it.
- Sheffield Student Union has consistently been voted the best Student Union in the UK.
- There is always something going on. During the Fresher's week, there are many parties. Many fairs – career, sports, art, music, etc. – are also organised.
- SU is a democratic organisation. The leadership & organising committees are selected via elections by the students.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I stayed in university accommodation. I applied through the university website. They are most trustworthy; that's why I chose them. I
- I paid £6,800 for the year. I shared a flat with 6 other students. We had our own rooms & shared a kitchen & bathroom.
- It's easy to get university accommodation.
- Staying in university accommodation was the best decision. I wanted to have a global experience & that's what I got. In my flat, there were 2 Indians, including me, 2 British, 1 German, and 1 Dutch. We were 4 boys & 3 girls. We got along very well & I had no issues.
- Private accommodations are cheaper, and Indian students prefer to stay within Indian groups. My advice would be to go and mix with people from other countries. What is the point of going abroad to study if you don't mix with other people?
- That's why I would recommend staying at university accommodation.
- My accommodation was just a 2-minute walk from the Diamond, where we had most of our classes. I made many friends in Mappin Court, including Indians. I had an amazing time there. My fellow Indian friends were very happy too.
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Likes
- One thing I want to mention I like the most is they way Curriculum is designed, it focuses more on building your life personal skills than academic, and University stands out on it.
Dislikes
- Dislike is I have to daily walk 45 min to my classes
Campus Life
10
- Campus life is lovely; there are so many things to do, you never have enough time to explore all. Top-notch facilities all around
Accommodation
Off Campus
6
- I found it through amber students, it pretty decent. I always suggest coming here to stay In hotel watch rooms you going to stay before booking; facilities are good, sometime rooms are too small.
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Likes
- The teaching faculty is very kind and helpful.
- The University provides CV building, career inputs and advices.
- The campus is really nice and friendly.
Campus Life
10
- The campus is really good and well maintained.
- The Diamond is a fascinating building with multiple lecture halls, labs, theatres and research facilities.
- There is a separate library building as well.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- I found the accommodation via Amber App, which has multiple options across the globe. Monthly rent varies depending the location, type of room. University accommodations are bit expenses compared to other.
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Likes
- I really liked the way of teaching at my university. It was easy for me to learn.
- The professors were friendly and easily approachable.
- The Students Union at my university are very supportive.
Dislikes
- The University Accomodation was very expensive , though it was near the university.
- I disliked because the university didn’t hold any competitions or events to encourage students.
- I also disliked that each buildings are far from each other , which made commuting difficult.
Campus Life
10
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There are many campuses in my college. For engineering it was
- The Diamond and
- Sir Frederick Mappin Building
- There are study spaces, canteens, and libraries in each of the campuses.
- There is an international cultural festival which will be held once every year that takes place at my university.
- For sports and extracurriculars, they give a form whether the students are interested in participating in the university team.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- I opted for private accommodation. I found this through Amber Accommodation.
- The monthly rent was 450 GBP, and the common room, gaming room, study room, and access to gardens were included.
- The challenge I faced was shifting to other rooms. Some of the rooms were very badly maintained, for which I had to complain and switch to other rooms.
- I recommend Sheffield 3 as the cheapest option for accommodation. It is around a 15-minute walk to the university from my accommodation.
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Likes
- I really liked the course structure. It was very well balanced with theory and practical knowledge.
- The faculty was supportive and always encourage independent thinking.
- The diverse student community and vibrant campus life.
Dislikes
- Some modules were rushed due to time limit.
- Limited career support as an international student.
- Occasionally late feedback and assignment results.
Campus Life
10
- Our university has a city campus so all different departments are spread across sheffield city. My department was based in a building called The wave but we also had lectures in the Diamond building.
- We have two main libraries called the Western bank library and the Information commons. There always used to be some or other event going on around the student union building. We had over 500 clubs for extracurricular activities.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- I searched for accommodation through an online platform called amber students. There you can compare the prices, locations, and sizes of the houses and decide which one fits your needs. You can also chat with them and tell them your preference and they can sort some places for you.
- Sheffield being a hilly area, there are so many ups and downs, so I preferred to get a place near my uni building, which made commuting easier.
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Likes
- It is very culturally diverse
- The student union is extremely helpful and supportive
- Everyone from staff to students are really kind and helpful
Dislikes
- The tutors are less attentive sometimes
- High steep slopes
- Rushing to buildings spread across the city making it hard to reach lectures on time
Campus Life
10
- It has one campus spread across the city of Sheffield. The campus has many facilities such as 3-4 libraries, lots of different sports from football ground, water sports, cricket, tennis and many more, there are plenty of medical facilities and the main one for university students is the university health service UHS.
- There's ROAR and every Wednesday event , career fair, freshers fair, society activities. There's lot of societies based on culture, country,sports,religious belief etc that have different events one can join
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- I have opted for Off Campus Accommodation. There are student accommodations available through websites online like Amber, UniHomes, etc. that help you find accommodation in the city.
- My monthly rent is around 500 pounds. I have my personal bedroom and washroom but shared kitchen and common space like theatre, pool table, study rooms, karaoke rooms etc. It was pretty easy to find accommodations in this city. It's very close to my University and right in the city centre.
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Likes
- The professors and other course-related staff are very friendly and easily approachable. They are very helpful and understanding.
- The way they care for students. Every student has a personal tutor whom we can go to for any personal, professional and academic help.
- Acceptance of foreign students
Dislikes
- Could improve cultural and sports activities for masters students which will help in networking.
- I feel the tuition fee is higher for what we learnt in this one year
- No facility for transport to students.
Campus Life
8
- My college has only one campus, but it owns multiple buildings for various courses, which are all spread out across the city.
- So it is not one huge campus, but it’s a mix of multiple buildings across the city. The university has a student union, which has multiple societies for sports, student organisations and cultural events.
- It also has a wonderful sports club and gym. Sheffield Student is one of the best student unions in the UK and hosts events all throughout the year.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I live in a private student accommodation. I found this online. It wasn’t so difficult to find accommodation.
- I have a silver ensuite room. My rent is about £500 a month. It is a single room with an attached bathroom and a common kitchen shared by four of us.
- My accommodation is just a 15-minute walk to the university. And I have a tram station just opposite my accommodation. So it's easier to travel and most Indian students stay here and in the nearby area.
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Likes
- Great Professors The professors were working on cutting-edge AI/ML research at Sheffield, primarily in NLP and Robotics. I personally worked with a leading robotics researcher on path planning and optimization and got thorough hands-on experience.
- State-of-the-Art Infrastructure
- Up-to-Date Course Content - The course content was up to date and contained all latest technology. We went through latest ML research papers to see the advancement in the field and how this has come about from the earlier methods.
Dislikes
- Extremely Short Classes for In-depth Courses - Complex topics like BERT and Langchain were rushed due to limited time allocation. There wasn't enough time to cover advanced topics thoroughly.
- Expensive for International Students
- Very Few Graduate Student Events - Events were primarily focused on undergraduate students, with limited activities planned for graduate students.
Campus Life
10
- There is only 1 campus and yes there was a library, sports facilities, and medical services.
- I do not know about any of the extracurricular events that took place on campus because as a graduate student I did not have the opportunity nor the time to focus on such stuff.
- I was a part of the computer science society that usually hung out after university hours and spend time on hackathons and puzzles.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- I found my accommodation through online websites and the rent was 115 pounds per week. There were no major challenges apart from the fact that booking the accommodation required me to connect with people in the UK and that required me to spend money on international talktime.
- For future students, just start looking for places around 3-4 months before your course starts otherwise you might end up not securing the place as they usually run out due to high demand.
- My accommodation was only 200m from my university.
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Likes
- The Campus is scattered around the city (Close to each other), so you get a lot of chances to roam around the city and take lectures.
- The professors here (Specially in Data Science) are quite knowledgeable and experienced so getting the guidance is quite fruitful.
- The Student Union in Sheffield is one of the best in the UK, so there are a lot of societies and clubs to join and there's always an event going to happen.
Dislikes
- Food is a bit of an issue, I mean the canteen is good but for Indians, you have to find somewhere else to eat.
- As mentioned the campus is scattered across the city, which is good but sometimes it kind of becomes a hassle when you have to walk for 30 minutes before a lecture every morning.
- Relatively expensive things here at the University.
Campus Life
10
- Studying at the University of Sheffield guarantees an exciting campus life with numerous extra-curricular activities and clubs.
- Main Campus Facilities: Library, sports facilities, and medical facilities are included. Major Events: Welcome Week and International Festival. Athletic clubs, cultural societies, and volunteering offer good opportunities for students to get involved outside the classroom.
- Most Indian students prefer to stay in nearby accommodations.
Accommodation
Off Campus
10
- Amber helped me with accommodation. The rent is £500 per month, which includes the basic utilities and amenities: Wi-Fi, heating, and access to shared kitchen and living spaces. The location is great, fairly close to the campus of the University of Sheffield.
- The official portals for student accommodation and joining groups on Telegram for extra suggestions were really useful while searching for accommodations. A challenge was seeing that the room's availability falls within the time I needed.
- I recommend starting early, trying more than one platform, and considering university and private housing as well. Ecclesall Road and the city center are other places where many Indian students stay.
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