Sheffield

A Student Life Less Ordinary

The Sheffield University Officers' Training Corps (SUOTC) offers a unique experience to university students looking to challenge and develop themselves, make life-long friends and get paid.

You'll receive internationally recognised military and leadership training along with the opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of sports and adventurous training activities. The training is designed to fit around your academic commitments.

You are under no obligation to join the Regular Army or Army Reserves after your time with the UOTC finishes.

Eligibility

Sheffield University Officers’ Training Corps (SUOTC) is an Army Reserve unit that recruits exclusively from university students across South Yorkshire.

Affiliated universities include:

Sheffield University, Sheffield Hallam

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Sport and Adventurous Training

Sheffield UOTC fields competitive teams in many disciplines such as Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Football and much more. As an Officer Cadet you will be supported to try new sports and even compete at the highest levels in your chosen field.

Adventurous Training features strongly throughout the UOTC year and enables Officer Cadets to test and stretch their limits. You can train in anything from kayaking in the UK to skiing the Alps, rock climbing in Bavaria and everything in between.

Social Activities

And of course, we also have a fantastic social calendar, from glittering regimental dinners and cocktail parties to casual fancy dress events, the SUOTC has everything you need to enhance and compliment your time at university in Sheffield.

Simply click the link below, we will contact you with more information on how to start the application process.

  • Not your average bursary

Explore Army Bursaries and Scholarships

After experiencing the camaraderie and wealth of opportunity that being part of the UOTC brings, you might decide a career in the Army is for you.

There are numerous Army Officer bursaries available to support you through university, helping you to reach your full potential.

You could be eligible for a bursary of up to £25,000 or £75,000 if you are a medical student.

Learn more

Unit Contact Details

SUOTC
Sheffield University Officers' Training Corps

Telephone:
0300 169 8746

Email:
[email protected]

Address:
Somme Barracks,
Glossop Road,
Sheffield S10 2HU