Students who have sought Asylum in the UK

The University of Sheffield defines students who are forced migrants as someone who has official refugee status or limited leave to remain or be seeking asylum. This includes if the UK government has granted you refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK. It also includes students who have limited or discretionary leave to remain in the UK or are currently seeking asylum in the UK.

Click here to access information about support for students who are seeking sanctuary at the University of Sheffield.

Click here to find out how the University has increased awareness and understanding of the trauma and strategies to mitigate it, experienced by people seeking sanctuary, in the process of accessing and participating in higher education. 

Students can access 1:1 appointments with Employability Advisors via Career Connect in which they can discuss any concerns about progression in their career as a student seeking asylum.

The Careers & Employability Services' Equal Opps offer contains opportunities such as:

Open to all Equal Opportunities students, the Equal Opportunities Fund provides up to £300 for students engaging in some form of work experience, from volunteering to travel expenses to attend a research conference. Through this, the Careers & Employability Service aims to level the playing field by ensuring that no student is at a disadvantage when trying to get to their dream career.

The SME Internship Programme, with priority access to Equal Opportunities students, allows eligible students to undertake a paid summer internship with SMEs and charities in the Sheffield City Region. The scheme is an opportunity for students to use their knowledge and skills to benefit a local organisation while gaining valuable career experience. 

Do you have any ideas about how the Careers & Employability Service can better support estranged students? Fill in our Equal Opps feedback form here!

Below are some groups/ contacts that may be relevant to forced migrant students at the University of Sheffield:

• Liberation Committee (concerns anyone who has faced systematic barriers in attendance of and participation in University)

• Liberation Officer contact: liberation.inclusionsofficer@sheffield.ac.uk

Do you have any questions about how Equal Opportunities in Careers supports students who are seeking asylum?

Do you want to talk to us about your experiences as a forced migrant student trying to get into a career in your chosen field?

Email us at careers-equalopportunities@sheffield.ac.uk