Summary
The University of Sheffield is a leading Russell Group university with a world-class reputation. Committed to delivering life-enhancing research, innovation and education, Sheffield shapes the lives of its graduates and the world we live in. With over 30,000 students from 150 countries, the best SU in the country (WUSCAs 2023), and an inclusive community in a unique city, it offers an unrivalled student experience.
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REQUEST INFOStudent statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate64%Postgraduate36%
Study mode
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Full-time92%Part-time8%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK64%International32%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 47%Female 53%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
18th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000781 78%18th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212157 74%27th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%35th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.40 85%15th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.66 66%27th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252135 64%36th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2226610 27%75th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.314.432nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.7 97%16th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10084.5 85%25th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10078.1 78%42nd
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Asian Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Linguistics
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Optometry, Ophthalmics & Orthoptics
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
25th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10091.4 91%25th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227141 62%31st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.94 74%92nd
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Research quality
/ Max 43.25 81%20th
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.0 96%27th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10081.0 81%18th
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Campus locations
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. University of Sheffield is proud of its high-quality research, teaching and facilities; have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you're looking for from your university experience. There are also many clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, University of Sheffield is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
University of Sheffield accommodation includes a mix of rooms with shared kitchens and studios with their own kitchen area. You could live in purpose-built modern halls or shared student houses, or even choose catered accommodation. Several adapted rooms are available for disabled students.