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.
While studying a pathway programme at the International College, you can choose to live in University-managed accommodation at St Vincent's Place or have the option to arrange your own accommodation independently.
Located in the heart of the city, near the main campus and next to the International College, St Vincent’s Place is our 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.
Room type
- Private en-suite room (single occupancy) in a shared flat
Your room
You can expect the following from your en-suite room:
- Fully furnished* (including bed, mattress, under bed storage, wardrobe, wall shelves, curtains and mirror)
- Private en-suite bathroom (with shower, mirror, toilet, sink and towel rail)
- Study space (computer desk and chair)
- Bills included (electricity, gas, water and Wi-Fi)
*Beddings (i.e. covers, sheets and pillowcases) are not included in the accommodation. Students are expected to purchase their own items.
Shared facilities and services
- Shared kitchen^ for 8 students (including microwave, oven, fridge/freezer, cooking hobs, breakfast bar, stools, sofa, iron, ironing board, noticeboard, kitchen bin, vacuum cleaner, dustpan and brush, mop and bucket)
- Communal 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 (additional charge for each use)
- Music room
^Utensils are not included in the kitchen. Students are expected to purchase their own items.
| 20th January start (2025/26 intake) | |||
| Accommodation type | Tenancy length** | Tenancy dates* | Cost per week |
| St Vincent’s Place (En-suite room) | 34 weeks | 4th January 2025 – 30th August 2025 | £170.38 |
*Your tenancy start date can be adjusted to your arrival date if you are arriving before the 4th of January 2025. Additional nightly charges will apply (£24.34 per night). Note: It is recommended to avoid scheduling your check-in during the Christmas period (24th–27th December), as services may be limited during this time.
**Contract length depends on the length of your course.
| Service type | Fee per usage |
| Washing | £3.10 |
| Drying | £1.70 |
Practice guitar and piano in the music room
Act early if you can
Our accommodation is now available to book for January 2025. Act fast to increase your chances of priority room allocation.
St Vincent's Place: what support is available?
Arranging your own accommodation privately
We highly recommend the University-managed accommodation to all of our students. However, students studying at the International College do also have the option to arrange their own private accommodation. If you choose to do this, it is important that you let us know where you are staying and that this must be less than 60 minutes away from the College. We also advise that you arrange your accommodation as soon as you confirm your place; we can assist you during this process, just ask your agent or advisor.
Please also refer to our 'Look out for fraud' section, which highlights the potential risks of booking accommodation privately.
Important information
We strongly recommend that all under 18s live in University-managed accommodation, St Vincent's Place. If you are younger than 18 years old when you start your programme, you are guaranteed a room in St Vincent's Place as long as there is availability. You'll be placed with students of a similar age group where possible and benefit from specific services available to support younger residents, as well as quick and easy access to the College team.
Booking your accommodation
How to book your accommodation
Students under the age of 18 must arrange their accommodation through the College. You will receive an invitation to apply for our accommodation when you confirm your place. If you request accommodation when you apply for the International College, the Central Student Support team will contact you with the latest information on available accommodation and fees.
We have good availability of accommodation for upcoming intakes, however we encourage applying as soon as is possible to maximise chances of getting a room offer and in the accommodation type that suits you best. Accommodation is still available, but please note it is allocated on a first-come-first served basis.
Your next steps for booking your room
It is important to arrange your accommodation before you arrive in the UK. Not only will this give you peace of mind that you know where you will be staying, this will ensure that you have no difficulty confirming your course at immigration or police registration (if required).
- Request accommodation when you apply for the International College.
- Confirm your place at the International College.
- The Central Student Support team will then contact you with information about the next steps you need to take to book your accommodation. If you applied directly through our online application form, your Student Enrolment Advisor will answer any questions you have about your accommodation options, the facilities offered and what you need to bring with you.
Please note, the accommodation options available may depend on your study start date. Once you have confirmed your place on the course – and have indicated on your application that you would like International College accommodation – we will contact you to advise you on the residences available to you.
Arrange your room
If you have any queries regarding accommodation availability and accommodation options, you can contact the USIC.CSS@studygroup.com who are available for any help or advice you may need.
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.
Born in Russia. Made in Sheffield.
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
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