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Summary
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Studying at the University of Sheffield means you’ll get the future that follows a degree from a Russell Group university. You’ll see how world-leading research enhances Sheffield’s teaching and changes lives – starting with your own. You’ll also have an unforgettable experience in one of the best student cities in the UK. These are just a few of the reasons why Sheffield’s students voted it the University of the Year (Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 2024).
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate66%Postgraduate34%
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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UK65%International33%EU2%
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 2026
Overall ranking
16th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000771 77%16th
2 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215158 73%26th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.17 79%24th
11 -
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 37572371 63%28th
8 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164691 32%66th
9 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.713.729th
3 -
Continuation
/ Max 10096.1 96%11th
5 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10081.6 82%23rd
2 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10078.4 78%35th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- - Childhood & Youth Studies
- - General Engineering
- - Architecture
- - Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
- - Communication & Media Studies
- - Nursing & Midwifery
- - Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- - Civil Engineering
- - Materials Technology
- - Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- - Mechanical Engineering
- - Biomedical Sciences
- 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
16th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10089.9 90%16th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233138 59%30th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.23 81%29th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.25 81%20th
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.2 95%20th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10085.0 85%9th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
Frequently asked questions
With so many courses available at the university you're bound to find the right one for you. The 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, the University of Sheffield is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential.
The university’s Careers Service offers tailored careers and employability support to students and graduates. There are degrees with a year’s work experience built in, as well as support to find shorter placements, vacation work, and part-time jobs. You could study or work abroad, do international research, attend a summer school at one of Sheffield’s partner universities, or learn a language. The university offers a range of scholarships for many of its global activities. Undergraduate students can get help to consider postgraduate study to carry on a subject you love – or change direction. Postgraduate students interested in a PhD can also get help to find and apply for opportunities.
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. The university is able to offer options for those who want a quieter place to live, dedicated accommodation for LGBT+ students, and single-sex flats. There is also dedicated accommodation for postgraduate students.