Students with dependants

Information and guidance if you’re an international student and you’re bringing your family to the UK.

Accommodation for families

An outline of University-owned and private accommodation available to international students bringing their family to the UK.

Children, pregnancy and schooling

What happens if you’re pregnant or your child is born in the UK, and information and advice on finding childcare and schools in the UK.

Healthcare

How your dependants can access healthcare in the UK.

Social life

Information about family-friendly activities at the University and in Sheffield.

Dependant visas and visitors

Only your partner and children can apply as your dependants. 

For more information about the eligibility requirements and application process:

Applying for a Dependant visa from outside of the UK

Applying for a Dependant visa inside the UK

Your family and friends can apply for a Visit visa to visit you in the UK. 

Working in the UK

Check if your dependants can work in the UK, and the types of work they can do on a Student Dependant visa.