🏙️ Sheffield Student Guide

Sheffield is consistently voted one of the best student cities. Very affordable with good transport.

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Sheffield City Council

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📍 Local tips

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Ecclesall Road is the main student strip for bars and restaurants

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Sheffield has two universities — the student population is huge

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Meadowhall shopping centre is a short tram ride away

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The Peak District is 30 mins away for weekend hiking

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Supertram covers most of the city cheaply

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