Overview

The University of Sheffield is a leading research university with a global reputation for excellence. Ranked 104th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, Sheffield offers a world-class education in a vibrant and welcoming city in the heart of the UK. Its students' union has been voted the best in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017-2023) and provides a range of clubs and societies, events, activities, and volunteering opportunities to enhance the student experience.

　　The University of Sheffield is home to world-leading research, excellent teaching, and a vibrant international community. Its researchers are passionate about tackling the great global contemporary challenges of today. Sheffield's research influences national and international policy and changes lives. It also informs our world-class teaching across a wide range of disciplines, including arts and humanities, engineering, medicine, dentistry and health, science, social sciences, and business.

　　More than 30,000 students from over 150 countries choose to come and study at Sheffield creating a diverse and rich community.

　　Home to more than half a million people, Sheffield is a vibrant and truly welcoming city, where everyone belongs. Sheffield is conveniently located in the centre of the UK, making it the ideal base for exploring the UK and Europe. It is just 2 hours away from London and 1 hour from Manchester by train.

　　

What's new

The University of Sheffield continues to be recognised as a world-leading university in national and international university rankings and surveys:

　　● 104th in the world and 18th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024)

　　● Globally recognised for sustainability - ranked 24th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability and 42nd in the world in the THE Impact Rankings, which assess the impact universities are having on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

　　● 22nd out of 250 universities in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2023)

　　● 92 percent of research is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

　　

Teaching quality

Whatever subject students choose to study at the university, they will be taught and supervised by world-leading teachers, researchers and practitioners. Academic staff at the university are experts in their fields, and in the latest Research Excellence Framework 92 percent of Sheffield's research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. As a Russell Group university, teaching is driven by research expertise and Sheffield is ranked 22nd out of 250 universities in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2023).

　　During their time at Sheffield, students are encouraged to manage their own time to build upon vital organisational skills and prepare for the world of work. In addition to becoming specialists in their chosen subject, students will develop their problem-solving, research, analytical, team working, and leadership skills, as well as increasing their confidence, and becoming resilient and adaptable.

　　The University of Sheffield works closely with business, industry, governments, and international organisations to ensure that course content meets the demands of the field. Many courses feature alumni and guest lecturers who provide vital insight to students about their profession or industry.

　　

Subject areas

The University of Sheffield is made up of five academic faculties.

　　Faculty of Arts and Humanities

　　The university's arts and humanities has been recognised as world-leading, ranking 67th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023. Departments include East Asian Studies, English, History, Languages and Cultures, Music, and Philosophy.

　　Faculty of Engineering

　　Consisting of seven departments including Aerospace Engineering, Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and Mechanical Engineering.

　　Faculty of Health

　　This faculty is home to departments in allied health, nursing and midwifery, clinical dentistry and medicine and population health.

　　Faculty of Science

　　Consisting of five departments including Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy and Psychology.

　　Faculty of Social Sciences

　　The faculty is made up of 13 departments including the university's triple-crown accredited Management School, as well as the departments of Architecture, Economics, Education, Geography, Information School, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Law, Politics, Sociology, Urban Studies and Planning, and the interdisciplinary Sheffield Methods Institute. Sheffield's social sciences placed 77th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

　　

Student life

Sheffield is a vibrant city which is close to some of the UK's most beautiful countryside. Home to more than half a million people, the city is the fourth biggest in the UK with an exciting music and arts scene. The city also boasts lots of outdoor space, including over 200 parks, beautiful gardens, and woodland such as the Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Weston Park which are both a short walk from the main campus.

　　

Guaranteed accommodation

The University of Sheffield guarantees to find students a place in their accommodation for the duration of their studies, providing they meet a few simple conditions. All accommodation includes a private bedroom and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms are en-suite so students will have their own bathroom and WC.

　　

Leading teaching facilities

The university continually invests in facilities to create the best learning environment for students, including an Information Commons library which has over 100,000 books and 500 computers, and the Diamond, a multidisciplinary teaching facility, with 2,540 study spaces, nine lecture theatres, a jet engine control room, a machine shop, and a virtual reality suite.

　　Many of the facilities are interdisciplinary, and there are also state-of-the-art laboratories for clinical, engineering and science subjects with specialist, industry standard equipment, as well as music technology spaces, broadcast studios, multimedia newsrooms and a fully equipped financial trading room.

　　

Outstanding support

The University of Sheffield has been welcoming international students for more than 100 years and provides a range of support services to help students succeed in their studies and settle into university life. Across the university, there are expert advisers who can answer any questions, whether students would like to know more about scholarships, courses, accommodation, or what it's like to live in Sheffield.

　　

Amazing student experience

The students' union has been voted the best in the UK for six years (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2017-2023) and provides a range of clubs and societies, events, activities, and volunteering opportunities to enhance the student experience.

　　

Scholarships & Funding

The University of Sheffield welcomes scholarship applications from high-achieving students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and potential. Full terms and conditions apply.

　　International scholarships for 2024 entry include, but are not limited to:

　　● 75 x GBP 10,000: International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships

　　GBP 10,000 towards tuition fees for undergraduate courses* for each year of study (subject to achieving a 60 percent average). Students need to hold an offer before they can apply for this scholarship.

　　● 125 x GBP 5,000: International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships

　　GBP 5,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate taught courses*. Students need to hold an offer before they can apply for this scholarship.

　　Other awards may be available depending on nationality, domicile, or subject of study. Students can use the university's Funding Calculator to find out more about available funding.

　　*A small number of courses in the Faculty of Health are not eligible for these scholarships

　　

Entry requirements

The University of Sheffield has been welcoming students from all over the world for many decades and has a lot of experience in assessing and understanding the many different international qualifications. Visit the country pages to see more information on acceptable qualifications for specific countries. Specific grades, subjects and English language requirements vary by course and more information can be found on the university website.

　　

English language requirements

The university accepts a range of different English language qualifications. The English Language Teaching Centre offers pre-sessional English language courses for those who need to improve their levels to meet the entry requirements for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

　　

Undergraduate

The University of Sheffield accepts a range of different international qualifications for direct entry onto undergraduate courses. If students do not meet the requirements, they can apply for one of the university's pathway programmes.

　　To apply for an undergraduate course, students need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Sheffield's UCAS code is S18 SHEFD. There is no campus code.

　　

Postgraduate Taught

Holders of a good bachelor's degree from a recognised university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or master's programmes. Students applying for a postgraduate taught or master's course can apply using the online application form. The university's most popular courses receive many more applications than study places available.

　　

Postgraduate Research

Holders of a good bachelor's degree and a good master's degree from a recognised university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes.

　　

Pathway programmes

If students haven't yet met the entry requirements to join one of the undergraduate or postgraduate courses, they can join a foundation or pre-master's programme at the University of Sheffield International College.