International College

Accommodation

When you’re not busy studying or socialising, you’ll need somewhere to call home. Sheffield has a range of options within walking distance of the International College.

Student accommodation in Sheffield

Many people find they meet lifelong friends when living in student accommodation. It is a part of student life and a big step in finding your independence after living at home. You can choose to stay in University-managed accommodation close to the International College, or arrange your own private accommodation.

Accommodation options

For students starting their programme during the 2020/21 academic year and decide to travel to the UK, we have accommodation available at St Vincent's Place. 

Please note: all under 18s are offered University managed residences.

Once you are enrolled on your course, our Central Student Support Team will contact you with more information about the accommodation.

Born in Russia. Made in Sheffield.

Yaroslav at St Vincent's Place accommodation

My first friends here were people from other rooms in my block. On the first day we all were a bit shy because we had just moved in and were missing our homes. But after a few days we became really close; we spent time together, we went to Meadowhall to play some games and after a few weeks we became really close friends and we can share our thoughts, share our problems and do things together.

Yaroslav

International Foundation Year in Business, Social Science and Humanities

BA (Hons) Journalism Studies

St Vincent's Place

Located in the heart of the city, near the main campus and next to the International College, St Vincent’s Place is our new University-managed development which incorporates a beautifully renovated church. The church is now a place to socialise, offering a café, cinema room, games and a shared kitchen. There is also a Residence Life Mentor to help you settle into life in the UK through organised social activities and student support.

Some International College students will live at St Vincent’s Place, however due to capacity restrictions some students will be provided with accommodation options elsewhere. The accommodation options available vary depending on the time of year you start your course at the International College.

Take a tour of St Vincent's and see where you could be living

Jeff at St Vincent's Place

Room types

  • Shared flat

Your room

The above room type offers the following benefits:

  • Fully furnished
  • Private en-suite bathroom
  • Desk and study space
  • Bedding and kitchen utensils included in your welcome pack
  • Bills included

Shared facilities and services

  • Shared kitchen
  • Study areas 
  • 24/7 on-site security
  • Social spaces including a games room and cinema room
  • Bike storage 
  • High speed Wi-Fi access throughout
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Music room

Take a virtual tour of St Vincent's Place.

It is important to arrange your accommodation before you arrive in the UK. This will ensure you have no difficulty confirming your course at immigration or when you register with the police. 

  1. Confirm your place at the International College
  2. The University Accommodation team will email you (usually within a week) with a link to their accommodation booking portal
  3. Set up a password and login to the accommodation portal (StarRez)
  4. Choose your accommodation and reserve your room
  5. Receive Residence contract
  6. Accept terms and conditions and set up method of payment
  7. Pay deposit (£150) to secure your room
  8. Collect room keys on arrival to the St Vincent's Place
  9. Make remaining payments directly to the University.

Accommodation costs

Accommodation Cost per week
University Managed Accommodation (St Vincent’s Place)
En-suite room		 £137.90

Arranging your own accommodation privately

If you are booking your own accommodation privately it is important that you let us know where you are staying.

Look out for fraud

Scammers may specifically target international students so it is important to be able to recognise common signs of fraudulent activity and know what to do if you come across it. Let us know at fraudreporting@studygroup.com if you have any concerns about fraudulent activity when dealing with a private accommodation provider so that we can help to protect you and other international students in case they are targeted in the same way.

Important information

All under 18s must live in University-managed accommodation. If you are younger than 18 years old when you start your programme you are guaranteed a room in University Managed Accommodation (subject to availability)

Students who are 18 years old or over are invited to University managed or third party managed accommodation depending on availability. Once students are confirmed on their course they will be sent information on the accommodation available for their intake.

We are offering flexible tenancy start dates which means you can check-in on any date between 1st March 2021 - 3rd July 2021.Please note: you can check-in after the above date however you will need to email the CSS team to organise this.

What support is available?

Zuzana is a Residence Life Mentor at St Vincent's Place
Find out more about starting your studies or check the latest COVID-19 information.