Registration and healthcare
When you arrive in Sheffield, there are some important things you need to do, including completing registration. It's also important to sign up with the University Health Service, which can provide support and treatment if you become unwell.
Registration process
Before you can attend classes, you must complete registration. You need to check all of your module choices have been approved and added to your student record.
Form signing and questions
Proof of arrival and attendance
The Student Information Desk (SID) on level 3 of the Students' Union can answer any questions you may have and sign documents like arrival, departure and attendance forms.
Learning agreements
Learning agreements should be signed by your host school, unless your host school is Languages, Arts and Societies, in which case the Global Opportunities team can sign your learning agreement.
If you're unsure, or have questions, contact us at: globalopps@sheffield.ac.uk.
University Health Service registration
The University Health Service is a National Health Service (NHS) general practice focused on student health. It offers a full range of GP and nurse services. All students at the University who are studying for three months or more and living in the city can register with the service.
NHS entitlement
You won't be charged for the care you receive at the University Health Service or treatment received within the Accident and Emergency department of a hospital. This is free to all overseas visitors. You may have to pay for other treatment, depending on the type of treatment required and your immigration status.
You must bring evidence of your BRP/visa/EHIC with you to all hospital appointments, otherwide you may have to pay for treatment regardless of any exemptions.
Studying for 6 months or more (non-EEA students)
If you're studying for more than six months and you are a non-EEA student, you are required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge. This will enable you to access NHS services in the UK.
Studying for less than 6 months (non-EEA students)
If you have a short-term study visa or a visitor visa, you should obtain private medical insurance.
European Economic Area and Switzerland (EEA) students
If you're an EEA and Switzerland national, you should obtain an EHIC before coming to the UK. This will enable you to access NHS services in the UK. The EHIC card must be issued by your home country. An EHIC card is not valid for use within the UK.
Healthcare for international students
Health insurance
You may want to consider taking out health insurance, even if you are entitled to free NHS treatment whilst in the UK. This is particularly recommended if you have a chronic or ongoing medical condition or concern.