HomeFromHome.Why University accommodation is the best move for international students.

It’s easy to arrange. Bills are included in your rent. You can pay in instalments.

And your place isguaranteed.You’ll be at the heart of things,making friends with students from the UK and other countries.

With University accommodation,you get more foryour money.

Universityaccommodation isthe best move forinternationalstudents.

Apply online now at:www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation

There are three areas to choose from: The Endcliffe Village, The Ranmoor Village and the city centre.You decide if you want catered or self-catering.

Prices start from £3,272.22 per year. Get your own room in a shared apartment.Or a studio to yourself.

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Bills included in your rentWater, gas and electricity bills are included in your rent, soyou don’t have to worry about them.

Spread your paymentsWith University accommodation, you can pay your rent inthree instalments. You don’t have to provide a UK guarantor.

Flexible contractsOur standard contract is for 42 weeks, so you can go homein the summer vacation if you like. If you prefer to stay for afull year, just ask. Most private landlords only offercontracts for a full year.

Room contents insuranceWe set this up for you. It’s included in your rent.

Free internetIn all University-owned accommodation, internet connectionis included in your rent. It’s ready to use when you arrive.You can access the University network from your room.

Social events all year roundWe organise events in all our accommodation so you haveplenty of chances to meet people and make new friends.

24-hour maintenance If you have a problem we send someone round to fix it.

And securityIncluding CCTV and on-site security teams. You don’t getthis level of care in a privately rented house.

Welfare and support staffOur support team are on-site so there’s always someonethere to offer help and advice if you need it.

University accommodation is the best value for money you can get.

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The Endcliffe Village ishome to about 3,500students, living togetherin modern apartments,houses and refurbishedVictorian mansions.

You can go catered or self-catering. There are en-suiterooms, deluxe rooms androoms with a sharedbathroom.

At the heart of the complexis The Edge (pictured). Thisis where everyone meets upin the evenings. There aresocial events here everynight of the week.

It’s a vibrant studentcommunity in a leafy settingwith lots of outdoor spaceto call your own. And it’sonly a ten-minute bus rideto campus or the citycentre.

The popular student areasof Broomhill and EcclesallRoad are very close by.These areas are alwayspacked with students. Thereare lots of great shops,cafes, bars and restaurants.

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Most of the self-cateringrooms are in modernapartments. The buildingsare called: Birchen,Burbage, Cratcliffe,Curbar, Derwent,Froggatt, Howden,Lawrencefield, Millstone,Rivelin, Stanage andYarncliffe.

An en-suite room in one ofthese buildings is £4,577.58per year. You get your ownsingle study bedroom andyour own shower room. Youshare a kitchen and livingspace with your flatmates.

A deluxe room is £4,948.02per year. For that you getmore space to yourself, adouble bed and a biggershower room.

2,208 en-suite and 100 deluxe rooms.

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£5,765.34 per year. Includes £1,302 cateringallowance. Your own single studybedroom with en-suiteshower room and sharedkitchenette.99 rooms.

£4,674.60 per year.Includes £1,302 cateringallowance. Your own single studybedroom with sharedbathroom and kitchenette.60 rooms.

£5,765.34 per year. Includes £1,302 cateringallowance. Your own single studybedroom with en-suitebathroom and a sharedkitchenette.112 rooms.

£3,810.24 per year. Self-catering. Your own single studybedroom, sharedbathroom and well-equipped dining-kitchen.Launderette. 127 rooms.

£4,139.52 per year. Self-catering. You get your own singlestudy bedroom in arefurbished apartment,with a shared bathroomand well-equipped dining-kitchen. There are a smallnumber of apartments forcouples and families.Launderette. 134 rooms.

A kitchenette is handyfor making snacks. Ithas a kettle, fridge,mini-oven ormicrowave. A dining-kitchen is bigger.Rooms in sharedhouses are alsoavailable. See page 32for prices.

£5,303.76 per year.Includes £1,302 cateringallowance. Your own single studybedroom, sharedbathroom and kitchenette.Lounge bar, games room,IT space. 277 rooms.

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£3,810.24 per year. Self-catering. Your own single studybedroom, sharedbathroom and well-equipped dining-kitchen.Launderette. 130 rooms.

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Life in The Endcliffe Villageis a unique experience. Noprivate landlord can offerthe same variety offacilities all in one place.You’ll be surrounded byfriends. There are eventsand activities every nightof the week. It can be aplace to party, or a placeto relax.

You can study in your room,in the IT space, or use thefree Wi-Fi in the bar. Youcan eat here, meet yourfriends for a coffee, or playpool while you wait for yourlaundry to dry.

There’s a 24-hour securityteam to make sure you’resafe. Residential Mentorslive on-site and there’salways a member ofCustomer Service staffaround if you need anything.

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I’m always meetingnew friends – eitherin the bar, in the flatsor randomly. I metRamon on the bus!

James HanotuNigeria

My time in Stephensonwas a blast! I madefriends with myflatmates first, thenmet all their friendsand so on.

Ramon HusseinBarbados

The main benefit isnot having to worryabout bills andinternet service as itis all included. Youwon't need to sort outconstant paymentsfor these amenities.Another importantfactor is the social lifeis immense.

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The RanmoorVillage

At Ranmoor, you getaffordable luxury, greatfacilities and a strongsense of community.

Ranmoor offers self-catering accommodation innew apartments. All therooms are en-suite. Thereare some studio apartmentssuitable for couples andfamilies.

There’s a launderette and abar that serves good valuesnacks all day. There areregular social events andentertainment such as DJs,movie nights and comedyacts. You also have your ownCustomer Service, ResidentSupport and Security teams.

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Family apartments areavailable in the Ranmoorand Endcliffe villages,conveniently located forexcellent schools. Pleaseask for FamilyAccommodation whenyou apply and we’llcontact you.

An en-suite room in one ofthese apartments is£4,577.58 per year.

You get your own singlestudy bedroom and yourown shower room. You sharea kitchen and living spacewith your roommates.

There are 1,094 en-suiterooms.

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Studio apartments are in Laddow. A studio is£6,882.96 per year.Contracts are for 51 weeks.

You get your own self-contained apartment, withyour own bathroom and akitchen/living area. Ideal forstudent couples, or if you justwant more space to yourself.

There are 72 studios inLaddow.

Universityaccommodation givesinternational studentsa chance to learn theBritish culture and toadjust better to thenew environment as awhole.

Jacqueline Kamau Kenya

It’s a good place to stayas we don’t need tothink much about thisand that. The bedroomis good and otherfacilities areconvenient. In addition,you can meet newpeople from othercourses.

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The Ranmoor Village is setin leafy, landscapedgrounds in one ofSheffield’s most popularsuburbs. Campus and thecity centre are just tenminutes away by bus.

The atmosphere is veryrelaxed. It’s a close-knitcommunity of 1,000 studentsfrom all over the world,including undergraduates,postgraduates and studentswith families.

The lively student areas ofBroomhill and Ecclesall Roadare close by. You’ll find shopsthere with everything youneed, as well as bars, cafesand restaurants.

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City accommodationsuits postgraduates andundergraduates whowant to be moreindependent. It’s self-catering, so you can doyour own shopping andcooking.

All our city accommodation isin the area between the citycentre and campus. It’s veryclose to the engineeringdepartments, theManagement School,Computer Science andothers.

You don’t get as manyorganised social events andservices in the city as you doin the Student Villages. If youprefer to do your own thing,the city is for you.

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St George’s Flats£4,233.60 per year. You get your own en-suitebedroom, with a shared dining/ kitchen area.There are 29 rooms available.

Broad Lane Court Rooms are £3,810.24 per year. You get yourown single study bedroom, with a sharedbathroom and kitchen. There is a launderettein the building. 194 rooms.

Mappin Court Rooms are £4,551.75 per year. You get yourown single study bedroom, with a sharedbathroom, kitchen and dining area. There is alaunderette in the building. Contracts are for 51 weeks. 38 rooms.

Opal 2 En-suite rooms are £4,392.36 per year. You getyour own bedroom and bathroom, with ashared kitchen and living space. Deluxe rooms,with a bigger bed, are £4,765.74 per year.

We look after these rooms in partnership withthe private landlord Opal. That means you haveaccess to University services such as welfaresupport. Bills are included in your rent, but thereis a separate charge of about £160 per year forinternet.

714 en-suite rooms. 107 deluxe rooms.

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Types of roomStandardYour room comes with asingle bed, wash basin,wardrobe, desk and chair.You have access to sharedbathroom facilities. There’salso a kitchen or kitchenettewith a fridge, kettle, mini-cooker or microwave.

En-suiteEn-suite rooms come withtheir own shower room andWC so you have moreprivacy. You share a kitchenor kitchenette and a livingarea with your flatmates.

DeluxeDeluxe rooms have their ownshower room and WC, extraspace and a larger bed.

Studio Studios are self-contained.They have their own kitchenfacilities, living area, doublebed, large desk, wardrobesand an en-suite shower room.Ideal if you’re a studentcouple, or if you just wantmore space to yourself.

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Postgraduates and maturestudentsIf you’re over 21 and you’drather be with students yourown age, we can help withthat. We can also give you alonger contract so you canstay here during the holidays.Just let us know when youapply.

Students with specialrequirementsWe have rooms adapted forstudents with specialrequirements. For instance, if you have a hearingimpairment you might needspecial equipment to tell youwhen there’s a fire drill.Whatever your needs, let usknow when you apply andwe’ll take it from there.

Our guaranteeAll first-year students,including postgraduates, areguaranteed a room inUniversity accommodation. As an international student,you’re guaranteed a room forthe duration of your course, ifyou want it. There are someterms and conditions but theyare very simple. See ourwebsite for details.

Couples and familiesAll our accommodation forcouples and families is closeto the University, shops andgood schools. If you need it,we can give you a contractfor a full year. You can renewyour contract every year soyou don’t have to move.

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FoodThere will be plenty of chances to sampletraditional British food such as fish and chips,pie and peas and Sunday lunch. We also serveauthentic dishes from other countries, includingIndia, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

There’s a lot to choose from on campus and inthe Student Villages. As well as home cookedmeals, you can get sandwiches, barista coffees,smoothies and cakes. An eatwithUS card helpsyou budget.

We provide for different religious and ethicalneeds. There are halal and vegetarian optionsand we support students during Ramadan.

We use fresh, local produce and we’re arecognised Fairtrade university, which meanswe’re committed to promoting Fairtrade.

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Catering allowance explainedIf you choose catered accommodation, you’llget a payment card called an eatwithUS card.The card is credited with a flexible £42 weeklyallowance each term. It gets you offers anddiscounts on meals, snacks and drinks in manyof the cafes, bars and restaurants on campus.

Your weekly allowance is included in your rent.It’s valid for 31 weeks a year. Vacations are notincluded. If you want to spend more than £42 aweek, you can top up your card.

If you choose self-catering, there is no food anddrink allowance included in your rent. But youcan still buy an eatwithUS card if you want, fora term or a full year (31 weeks).

Your eatwithUS card helps you keep track ofwhat you spend. It also means you don’t have tohave cash on you to get something to eat oncampus.

How to applyIf you’re holding an offer of a place on a course,you can apply for accommodation online at:www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodationTell us where you want to live, what type of roomyou want and whether you want catered or self-catering.

What happens next?1–When we receive your application, we send youan acknowledgment email. If you’re an insuranceoffer holder, postgraduate or visiting student,we’ll send you a confirmation slip with youracknowledgement.

2–When you have met the conditions of youroffer, your application is processed. If you’re aninsurance offer holder, postgraduate or visitingstudent, you also need to return yourconfirmation slip before we can process yourapplication.

3–From mid-July, we begin to allocateaccommodation. Unconditional offer holdersand confirmed postgraduates who meet theterms of our guarantee are the first to beallocated accommodation.

4–In August we begin to allocate accommodationto conditional offer holders who have met theterms of their offer.

5–Once you have been allocated accommodation,we send you an email advising that your contractis available to view online.

6–When you accept your contract, you’re asked topay £150 deposit and set up a payment plan. Ifyou’re unable to do this, please contact theAccommodation Office (right) before the deadline.

7–You should arrive in Sheffield no later thanSunday 18 September 2011. If for any reason youcan’t, please notify the Accommodation Office.

Deposits and payment methodsWhen you accept your contract, we ask you topay a damage deposit of £150. This is held untilthe end of your contract. Your rent is paid inthree instalments. The first instalment is due on5 October 2011.

Activities and eventsThere are lots of activities and events organisedto help you make friends and settle in. A smallsubscription charge for these events is added toyour first instalment of rent.

InternetInternet connection is free in all ouraccommodation, except Opal 2, where there is acharge for the year. Most of our accommodationcomes with free internet TV and telephony,which you can use through your computer.

Codes of practiceAll University-owned single-studentaccommodation complies with the Universities UKCode of Practice for the Management of StudentHousing. That means we have very clear policiesand procedures relating to health and safety,maintenance, student welfare and other issues.

Opal 2 is managed in partnership with a privatelandlord. Opal 2 is subject to the ANUK code, asimilar code for large private landlords.

MoreFor more information, more pictures andanswers to your questions, see our website. If you’d rather talk to someone, give us a call:+44(0) 114 222 4488Or email: accommodationoffice@sheffield.ac.uk

RENTS 2011–12

THE ENDCLIFFE VILLAGESelf-catering

THE RANMOOR VILLAGESelf-catering apartments

Rooms with a £1,302 (£42 a week) catering allowance included in the rent

en-suite apartments available for 51 weeks on request.

en-suite apartments available for 51 weeks on request.

Rooms in Broad Lane Court available for 51 weeks on request.

Rents shown include all utility bills, insurance and internet access, except Opal 2 where internet is charged separately at approx £160 per year.Where a catering allowance is included, this is mandatory with a 31 week allowance.properties are subject to availability. Rents may be subject to change .*Rents will vary slightly based on room size. price shown is for majority of rooms.

CITY AND CENTRAL CAMPUSSelf-catering apartments

Buildings Room type Contract Annual Rent

Birchen, Burbage, Cratcliffe, Curbar, Derwent, Froggatt, Howden,Lawrencefield, Millstone, Rivelin, Stanage & Yarncliffe apartments en-suite 42 weeks £4,577.58Burbage, Cratcliffe, Howden Deluxe 42 weeks £4,948.02Crescent Flats & endcliffe Vale Flats Standard 42 weeks £3,810.24Crewe* Standard 42 weeks £4,139.52Houses (Oakholme Road, endcliffe Crescent, endcliffe avenue)* Standard 42 weeks £3,272.22

Buildings Room type Contract Annual RentBroad Lane Court Standard 42 weeks £3,810.24Mappin Court Standard 51 weeks £4,551.75Opal 2 en-suite 42 weeks £4,392.36Opal 2 Deluxe 42 weeks £4,765.74St george’s Flats en-suite 42 weeks £4,233.60

Buildings Room type Contract Annual RentKinder, Windgather, Wimberry, Ravenstones, Ramshaw en-suite 42 weeks £4,577.58Laddow Studio 51 weeks £6,882.96

Halifax* Standard 42 weeks £4,674.60Stephenson* Standard 42 weeks £5,303.76Carrysbrook Court & Jonas Court* en-suite 42 weeks £5,765.34

Find out how our prices compare with private accommodation:www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation/compare