University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield

Studying at the University of Sheffield means you’ll get the future that follows a degree from a world top 20 UK university (Complete University Guide 2024). You’ll see how world-leading research enhances our teaching and changes lives – starting with your own. You’ll also experience three unforgettable years at a Russell Group university in one of the best student cities in the UK.  

An international outlook

Learning alongside 30,000 students from over 150 countries means your experience at Sheffield will be truly international. We’re a global community with an international outlook - it’s why we’re among the top 50 most international universities in the world (according to data from the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.) 

The best student experience

Experience all that student life has to offer at the UK's number 1 Students' Union (voted best in the UK by WhatUni Student Choice awards 2017-23). While you’re here, you can join one, or all, of over 400 student societies and 60 sports clubs. 

Learn from the experts

You’ll learn from academics conducting life-enhancing, world-changing research - the innovators in your subject. They’ll help you to shape the world we live in and get the best start to your career. 

Your career starts here 

Boost your career prospects - join the 8th most targeted university by employers. Sheffield is 17th in the UK for graduate employability. Get tailored careers advice and leave university with the skills, confidence and experience you need to pursue the future you want. 

8th place in the High Fliers ‘Most Targeted Universities by Employers’ 

Graduate Market in 2022 report 

17th in the UK for graduate employability

Student Crowd University League Table and Rankings 2022

Our partners

The expertise of our people means we partner with governments, multinational companies and charitable foundations from across the world. They include Unilever, Boots, AstraZeneca, GSK, ICI, Slazenger, Rolls Royce, and Boeing to name a few.

The city of Sheffield

The city of Sheffield is diverse, green and inclusive, with real character. It’s the big city vibe that feels like home. It’s also the UK’s third most affordable city. 

With over 250 parks and woodlands, 4.5 million trees and numerous renewable energy sites, Sheffield is leading the way to a sustainable future - both nationally and globally.

Undergraduate courses 

Make Sheffield the start of something special. Search undergraduate courses starting in the academic year 2023-2024. Discover what sets Sheffield apart at our next open day.

From scholarships and awards to bursaries and loans, there are various sources of funding that can help with your studies. 

Proud of our history, focussed on the future

We’re a University with a proud history of making things happen. From pioneering the first use of penicillin in 1930, to our current researchers developing a lifesaving drug for the treatment of ovarian and breast cancer. We also have six Nobel prize winners amongst our former staff and students. 

Be welcome. Be the person you want to be. Be the best at what you do. 

Be Sheffield Made

Contact us 

Call us on +44 114 222 8030

Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm UK time.

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Times Good University Guide 2024 Ranking 18
Guardian 2024 Ranking 21=/121
Address Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN View on Map
Contact Telephone +44 (0)114 2221405

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Undergraduate Courses A-Z at University of Sheffield