The University of Sheffield

Western Bank, Sheffield

  • #=105 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 28,399Total Students
  • 3,351Faculty
  • 11,307Int'l Students

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As a world top 100 university, a degree from Sheffield will be recognised and valued by employers all over the world. Academic staff at the university are experts in their fields, and in the latest Research Excellence Framework, 99% percent of Sheffield’s research was rated as internationally recognised, excellent or world-leading. As a Russell Group university, teaching is driven by our research expertise and Sheffield is ranked 22nd in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2019). 

We offer postgraduate taught courses in a range of disciplines including arts and humanities, business, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry and health, science and social sciences. The university works closely with business, industry, the arts, government and non-governmental organisations to make sure you develop the skills you need. 

Our approach to teaching reflects the real world. We’ll show you how to manage your own work and there are opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. You’ll learn about new and emerging fields of study, technology and practices. Most importantly, you’ll gain a perspective on the real world implications, such as complex ethical debates surrounding developments in your specialist field.

The University of Sheffield is at the forefront of international research in a broad range of subject areas. We offer a wide range of research programmes in a variety of subject areas and a number of departments offer a PhD with an integrated masters.

About

As a world top 100 university, a degree from Sheffield will be recognised and valued by employers all over the world. Academic staff at the university are experts in their fields, and in the latest Research Excellence Framework, 99% percent of Sheffield’s research was rated as internationally recognised, excellent or world-leading. As a Russell Group university, teaching is driven by our research expertise and Sheffield is ranked 22nd in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2019). 

We offer postgraduate taught courses in a range of disciplines including arts and humanities, business, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry and health, science and social sciences. The university works closely with business, industry, the arts, government and non-governmental organisations to make sure you develop the skills you need. 

Our approach to teaching reflects the real world. We’ll show you how to manage your own work and there are opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership qualities. You’ll learn about new and emerging fields of study, technology and practices. Most importantly, you’ll gain a perspective on the real world implications, such as complex ethical debates surrounding developments in your specialist field.

The University of Sheffield is at the forefront of international research in a broad range of subject areas. We offer a wide range of research programmes in a variety of subject areas and a number of departments offer a PhD with an integrated masters.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #66
  • 2014
    #=71
  • 2015
    #69
  • 2016
    #80
  • 2017
    #84
  • 2018
    #=82
  • 2019
    #=75
  • 2020
    #=78
  • 2021
    #=93
  • 2022
    #95
  • 2023
    #=96
  • 2024
    #104
  • 2025
    #=105

Student & Staff

Total students
28,399

32%
68%

International students
11,307

54%
46%

Total faculty staff
3,351

1074
2277

Total students
28,399

32%
68%

International students
11,307

54%
46%

Total faculty staff
3,351

2277
1074
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Western Bank, Sheffield, GB,

Western Bank , Sheffield , United Kingdom , S10 2TN

Sir Fredrick Mappin Building,

Sheffield, United Kingdom , Sheffield , United Kingdom ,

Management School,

Sheffield, United Kingdom , Sheffield , United Kingdom ,

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English language requirements

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