Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students

Developed in collaboration with our BAME student community, these pages brings together tailored information, resources, and guidance for all undergraduate and postgraduate students to help you make the most of your time at university.

Student life at Sheffield

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Information, advice and guidance for BAME students

Information, resources, and guidance to help you make the most of your time at university.

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Sheffield’s BAME Community and Support Networks

Sheffield is a diverse city that caters for people of all backgrounds, so there’s lots to discover beyond campus.

Prospective BAME students

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Access Sheffield

​We recognise that everyone has the potential to progress to higher education, but may have different circumstances and barriers to overcome. We offer opportunities and support to help you access education at Sheffield.
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Funding your studies

From scholarships and awards to bursaries and loans, there are various sources of funding for taught students that can help with your studies.
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Funded projects to support BAME PGRs

The University has been awarded funding for three projects which aim to tackle persistent inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) students to access and take part in postgraduate research.

Chat with us

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Prospective students: chat to current BAME students

Find out about current students' experiences by chatting to some of our BAME students.
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Talk to Sheffield: chat with a member of University staff (UK students only)

If you're a British BAME student who’s interested in studying at Sheffield and would like to talk to a member of staff about university life, you can book a chat through our Talk to Sheffield service.

Related student groups

Muslim students

This page brings together tailored information to help anyone looking for advice on life at Sheffield, religious support, or opportunities to connect with the Muslim student community.

International students

Support and advice if you're an international student coming to study at Sheffield.

Students seeking sanctuary

We have a range of scholarships, schemes and support available for those seeking sanctuary.

Religion, Belief and No Belief at Sheffield

We’re committed to improving the culture and experience of students and staff for whom religion, belief or non-belief is important. The Religion, Belief and No Belief (BNBR) Life Centre supports anyone, whatever their identity, religion, belief or non-belief.

Race equality

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Portraits of racial diversity

Celebrating the achievements of some of our Black, Asian and other minority ethnic staff, students and alumni.
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Race equality at the University

What we’re doing to improve our race equality and culture for all staff and students.

Why do we use the term BAME?

We use the acronym BAME to refer to people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups within the UK, while recognising its profound limitations in grouping together diverse experiences. 

We continue to monitor our progress to identify specific challenges faced by particular ethnicities and ensure these are addressed. This approach helps us progress race equality while avoiding unnecessary racialisation.

Inclusion at Sheffield

We know that to be a world-class university we must be truly inclusive. We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to working together to create a fully inclusive environment that promotes growth and development.

How can we make this page better?

Let us know your thoughts on the BAME student web pages. Your feedback will help us improve the information and guidance on these web pages.