International arrivals

International arrivals

A very warm welcome to Sheffield Hallam University, we look forward to meeting you here in Sheffield.

Arrival times for students starting in September 2024

To arrive in good time for International Orientation and your course induction, you should aim to arrive in Sheffield by Wednesday 11 September 2024 at the latest. If you arrive at Manchester Airport between 7 – 11 September you will benefit from the free airport pick up service.

If you are arriving outside our Meet and Greet desk opening times, the main University buildings might be closed. You can call our 24-hour helpline on 0800 073 1318. Make a note of this before you travel. You should also contact your landlord in advance to confirm your arrival time.

If you cannot make it to Sheffield for International Orientation please email enrolment@shu.ac.uk.

Timeline

Follow this timeline and complete the key tasks to ensure a smooth transition to study in Sheffield Hallam University.

Key tasks

Pay your fees

If you are an international postgraduate taught or undergraduate applicant, you are required to pay £3,000 deposit before you receive your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) from Sheffield Hallam University. You will then also pay an additional £5,000 before you enrol at the University. Your payment amount may differ, please click on the below button for more information on paying your fees.

Get support

Before you arrive in the UK you can join our online Pre-departure Briefings, live Q&A sessions, or watch video presentations. Get answers to your preparation and arrival questions.

Once you are in Sheffield, visit our on-campus International Meet & Greet desk with your questions, as many times as you need.

  • Location: Entrance (level 5), Owen building, City CampusHoward Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB
  • Open: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday, 5 - 20 September 2024

Plan your arrival


Collect your BRP card

If you used the University ACL code in your visa application, you will be able to collect your BRP from us.

To check if your BRP is ready for collection, click on the link below. If you can see 'International Experience - BRP Collection' in the Appointment Type list, you can book to collect. If you can't see the BRP Collection appointment, please search again after a couple of days.

You will need to login with your Hallam IT account to book. If you are having trouble, please contact Hallam Help and ask them to book your appointment for you. When booking an appointment, don't forget to set your device's time zone to UK time.

If you did not use the University ACL code, you will be able to collect from a local Post Office. To find out the address of the Post Office check your UKVI decision letter. 

Complete your enrolment

All students who have declared a nationality which is not British or Irish must attend an on-campus document checking appointment as part of the enrolment process.

You can find more information about how to book an appointment and the documents you need to bring with you here. 

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