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# =105QS World University Rankings

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277Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

Tuitionfee

21,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

International

40 % International students

About The University of Sheffield

University of the Year 2024 - voted by our students


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 our teaching and changes...
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About The University of Sheffield

University of the Year 2024 - voted by our students


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 our teaching and changes...
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Available programs

The University of Sheffield offers undergraduate courses in a range of subject areas including arts and humanities, business, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry and health, science and social sciences. 

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Chemistry BSc

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Chemistry MChem

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Geography BA

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Geography BSc

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Mathematics BSc

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Mathematics MMath

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Physics BSc

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Physics MPhys

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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, 92% percent of Sheffield’s research was rated as...
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History MA

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Musicology MA

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Philosophy MA

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Urban Design MA

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Data Science MSc

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Robotics MSc

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Biosciences MRes

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Midwifery MSc

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University information

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...
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Bachelor

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Master

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580+

We’re continually investing in our campus and facilities to ensure we provide a high quality learning environment with access to all of the resources and technology you need.  

There are four libraries available to students, with the university's Information Commons and Diamond offering 24/7 study facilities.

Our Information Commons library has 1,300 learning spaces, considerable...
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Student life

The best student experience


Our student experience is unrivalled. Not only did our students vote us University of the Year, our Students’ Union was voted the best in the UK for the seventh year running, and we were named best for student life (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2024). While you’re here, you can join one, or all, of over 400 student societies and 60 sports clubs.

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Your career starts here

Ranked #2 for Best University Careers Service in the UK by the StudentCrowd University League Table 2024, we're proud to have achieved this recognition in the latest StudentCrowd University Awards. Based on over 31,500 verified student reviews, we also ranked #2 overall, #5 for job prospects, and #1 for Best University Students' Union in the UK for the second year running....
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

21,500 GBP
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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The University of Sheffield is offering a generous scholarship package for students starting courses in autumn 2025.   

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2025  

We are offering 75 scholarships worth £10,000 towards your tuition fees for each year (subject to a 60% average) of your undergraduate degree. More information can be found here.

International Undergraduate Taught Scholarship 2025

We are offering scholarships of up to £2,500 to new international students starting their undergraduate studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2025. More information can be found here

International Postgraduate Merit Scholarship 2025

We are offering 75 scholarships worth £10,000 towards your tuition fee. More information can be found here

International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025

We are offering scholarships of up to £2,500 to international students joining the University from selected regions to study a taught masters programme in September 2025. More information can be found here.

Rankings & ratings

The University of Sheffield is one of the top public universities in Sheffield,, United Kingdom. It is ranked #=105 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 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

Ranking criteria

59.1
Overall
58.3
Academic Reputation
43.9
Citations per Faculty
33.8
Employment Outcomes
48.7
Employer Reputation
52.5
Faculty Student Ratio
83.3
International Faculty Ratio
95.8
International Research Network
96.8
International Student Ratio
97.7
Sustainability

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Western Bank Campus

Western Bank

Sheffield,

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S10 2TN

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