The University of Sheffield

Located in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, the University of Sheffield is a research university with a global reputation for excellence. Sheffield is a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 leading UK universities known for being world-class, research-focused institutions.

Sheffield is a leading research institute, with a world-renowned reputation for success, initiative, and excellence. The university champions the importance of research and believes that people and ideas are key to solving the most prominent global challenges.  It is home to outstanding research facilities, such as The Diamond; an £82 million state-of-the-art learning environment designed to provide innovative and invaluable education and skills to all students. The award-winning Students’ Union has been voted the best in the UK six years running ( Whatuni Student Choice Awards (2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017) and offers more than just social life and entertainment. It’s there to represent the students, to offer support and provide the services that students want.

The University has a rich record of achievement, including six Nobel Prize winners among its alumni and staff.

Today, the University is tackling complex global issues. The four flagship institutes bring together our key strengths to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time, turning interdisciplinary and translational research into real-world solutions in the areas of sustainable food, healthy lifespan, energy and neuroscience.

Outside of the University itself, which ranks among the top in the UK for student experience, students at Sheffield can enjoy a thriving, cultural city with a reputation for being friendly and inexpensive. The city also benefits from its proximity to the Peak District, a national park and area of outstanding beauty.

The University of Sheffield offers 350 different courses, across 75 different subject areas. The University also offers preparation programmes for international students and a range of scholarships to support high-achieving international students. oss 75 different subject areas. The University also offers preparation programmes for international students and a range of scholarships to support high-achieving international students.