Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Sheffield

This city in the county of Yorkshire is chosen every year by many international students and young people for various reasons. It has a cheaper cost of living than other nearby ones, such as Manchester or Leeds, and its university has a high educational level. Life in this city is of good quality. It is a metropolitan but friendly city, which has a large number of trees and green areas.

As far as your flatmates are concerned, they are probably going to be of different nationalities. This has a major advantage, which is that you will be able to practice English daily, improve a lot in the language, and you will also be able to learn about the way of life of different cultures.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Sheffield

These are the pros and cons of sharing a flat in the English city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Sheffield 

• Being a popular student destination, there is a wide availability of shared flats for young people, so you will have no problem finding good accommodation (as long as you look for it in advance).

• The cost of a room is more affordable than an entire apartment. This will allow you to choose a more convenient neighbourhood to live in as a student, such as St Pauls, Ecclesall or Crookes.

• Living with roommates will make those grey and cold days of winter more enjoyable.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Sheffield 

• Your room will be the only space that you will have completely to yourself. Try to make it have light from the outside and decorate it as soon as you arrive to make it yours.

• Coexistence with people who have different habits is not easy, especially if the basic rules of the house are not established.

Apps for your international exchange in Sheffield 

To make your exchange as simple as possible, we suggest you use different apps that are available to you. The purpose of these apps is to assist international students in various aspects of the exchange, such as renting accommodation, validating subjects or carrying out many of the necessary procedures.

How to meet people in Sheffield?

Sharing an apartment is a good idea to avoid being alone as soon as you arrive in the city, as you can befriend your flatmates first. Also, consider joining associations or groups on social media:

Sheffield Student Associations

English universities often have associations for students, called Students' Union. For its part, the University of Sheffield has more than 400 societies and sports clubs that you will be able to join according to your interests. You will also be able to join the Erasmus Student Network in the United Kingdom, from which the integration of international students is promoted and they provide support.

Facebook groups for international students in Sheffield 

In this social network, you will find several groups for Erasmus and international students. Most of them are divided by the academic year they will be in town, making meeting people in Sheffield easier.

Whatsapp groups for international students in Sheffield 

Generally, associations and Facebook groups create groups on Whatsapp (or other messaging services) so that young people can communicate with each other more easily. In these, you will be able to meet other young people with similar interests and find out about different activities.

Tips for living in a shared apartment in Sheffield

Keep these facts in mind when moving to Sheffield:

• The locals are generally kind and friendly, willing to help international students with whatever they need.

• Many young people choose to buy a bike to get around Sheffield as it is not a very big city. You can also use the bus or tram if you live in a neighbourhood far from the centre.

• If your flatmates like nature, take the opportunity to explore the Peak District National Park with them!

Frequently asked queries about sharing a flat in Sheffield

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