Support for students and scholars seeking sanctuary

We are committed to supporting students and staff who are fleeing war and persecution. We have a range of scholarships, schemes and support available and we welcome those seeking sanctuary to join our Sheffield community.

Scholarships and courses

Sheffield Peace Gardens

Sanctuary scholarships

The University offers five Sanctuary Scholarships for students who are experiencing forced migration due to war or persecution.

Sanctuary scholarships

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ELTC Scholarships

Our English Language Training Centre (ELTC) offers a limited number of scholarships on both full-time and part-time courses for students for students and other people who have sought refuge in the UK and want to improve their English language skills.

Scholarships for refugees wishing to improve their English

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The Discover Course

The University’s Lifelong Learning team offers the Discover Course for adults over 21 who haven’t been to university but are interested in accessing higher education in the UK.

The Discover course

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Forced Migrant English Language Support Programme

This programme supports applicants to access English language support before starting a degree with a foundation year.

Forced Migrant English Language Support

Sports and library facilities

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Dumbbells

Free access to Sport & Physical Activity facilities

Individuals receiving support from ASSIST Sheffield get free access to University sports facilities by presenting their ASSIST photo card at each venue reception.

ASSIST Sheffield

Western Bank

Free access to Library facilities

Refugee and asylum seekers can access the University's Western Bank Library for free

External borrowers

Current students and staff

Support for current students

The University offers a range of wellbeing, financial and practical support for students who have been affected by war and persecution in their home country.

SSiD Support Hub (student login required)

Support for current staff

The University has a number of resources available for current staff who are affected by the war in Ukraine or have been forced to migrate to the UK for other reasons.

Health and Wellbeing (staff login required)

Our ongoing partnerships and work

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University of Sheffield recognised for supporting students and scholars seeking sanctuary

The University of Sheffield has been named a ‘University of Sanctuary’ in recognition of its support for displaced people.

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Recycling rubble left behind by war could help rebuild key infrastructure

Concrete rubble left behind by war could be recycled and used to help rebuild key infrastructure quicker and more sustainably, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.

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Teenagers fleeing war helped to become future community leaders by University of Sheffield

Teenagers who have fled war or persecution in their home country are taking part in a new training programme, launched by the University of Sheffield, to help them become future community leaders.

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