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Summary
Studying at the University of Sheffield means you’ll gain a degree from a top 15 UK university (Complete University Guide 2027). Also the top university in the Russell Group for Student satisfaction, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience in a uni rated 2nd overall in the UK by students (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026). Get involved at the Students’ Union and see why it’s rated 2rd in the UK in the Whatuni awards.
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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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Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
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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UK72%International26%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 2027
Overall ranking
13th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000797 80%13th
3 -
Entry standards
/ Max 208157 75%22nd
4 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.23 81%13th
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 45922574 56%33rd
5 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2556722 28%69th
3 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.313.440th
11 -
Continuation
/ Max 10096.5 97%15th
4 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10079.9 80%24th
1 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10078.0 78%28th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- - Communication & Media Studies
- - Childhood & Youth Studies
- - Nursing & Midwifery
- - Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
- - Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- - Mechanical Engineering
- - General Engineering
- - Architecture
- - Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- - Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- - Materials Technology
- - Civil Engineering
- 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
17th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10090.0 90%17th
1 -
Entry standards
/ Max 209147 70%20th
10 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.33 83%22nd
7 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.25 81%20th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.4 94%18th
2 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%18th
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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.
Sheffield’s Careers and Employability Service offers tailored support and experiences to students and graduates. You will benefit from support and guidance in finding and securing work experience opportunities, including year-long placements as part of undergraduate degrees, part-time jobs, internships, virtual work experience and graduate jobs. You can access career support after graduation for as long as you need. You could study or work abroad, do international research, attend a summer school at one of Sheffield’s partner universities, or learn a language. Undergraduate students can get help to continue into postgraduate study, and postgraduates are supported into PhD studies.
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.