The University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- #82
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The University of Sheffield is a leading Russell Group research university founded in 1905, ranked 14th in the UK and 82nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027). It offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught and PhD programmes across a wide range of subjects, and was named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
Fields of study
- Aerospace Engineering
- Archaeology and Heritage
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- English Literature and Linguistics
- General Engineering
- Geography, Urban Studies and Planning
- Health Professional Development
- Health Professions
- Health Sciences
- History
- Information and Data Science
- Journalism and Communication
- Languages and Cultures
- Law and Criminology
- Management and Business Administration
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics and Astronomy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
Accreditation: Office for Students (OfS) / Privy Council
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@sheffield.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.