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The University of Sheffield is a Russell Group institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, and was rated UK University of The Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024. It was also rated 105th globally (THE World University Rankings 2024). Sheffield is a welcoming and friendly city located in the middle of the UK. Outside the classroom, there are a wealth of opportunities offered by the students’ union, which has been voted number one in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024). The union is the heart of student life and there are over 350 different clubs and societies, day, and evening events, as well as volunteering opportunities and extra-curricular activities.
As a world-leading university, its research expertise informs and influences its teaching. There are a wide range of subjects available at undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research level, including arts and humanities, business, engineering, medicine and health sciences, and social sciences. Its teachers publish their research work internationally and understand the connection between research and its applications. The university’s research drives positive change, empowering people and making communities stronger.
Sheffield has a long history of welcoming international students. Its community is diverse and welcoming with over 30,000 students from over 150 countries.
Sheffield’s location means that it is convenient to travel to other UK cities by public transport. London is just two hours away by train, whilst trains to Manchester take just 50 minutes. Sheffield offers all the benefits of a large metropolitan city, but is renowned for its friendly attitude, affordability, and safety.
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The University of Sheffield is made up of five academic faculties.
The university’s arts and humanities has been recognised as world-leading, ranking 67th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023. Schools include:
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The University of Sheffield continues to be recognised as a world-leading university in national and international university rankings and surveys.
The University of Sheffield was awarded the winning titles of ‘University of the Year, ‘Best Student Life’ and ‘Best Students’ Union’ (2017-2024) in the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, demonstrating its excellence across both academia and student experience.
It is also rated:
19,67,644 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
25,22,534 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
5,85,749 Living costs
4,76,973 To live on campus
The University of Sheffield welcomes scholarship applications from high-achieving students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and potential. Full terms and conditions apply.
International scholarships for 2025 entry include, but are not limited to:
● 75 x GBP 10,000: International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
GBP 10,000 towards tuition fees for undergraduate courses* for each year of study (subject to achieving a 60 percent average). Students need to hold an offer before they can apply for this scholarship.
● 75 x GBP 10,000: International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships
GBP 10,000 towards tuition fees for postgraduate taught courses*. Students need to hold an offer before they can apply for this scholarship.
Other awards may be available depending on nationality, domicile, or subject of study. Students can use the university’s Funding Calculator to find out more about available funding.
*A small number of courses in the Faculty of Health are not eligible for these scholarships.
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 information can be found on the university website.
The university accepts a range of different English language qualifications. The English Language Teaching Centre offers pre-sessional English language courses for those who need to improve their levels to meet the entry requirements for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
The University of Sheffield accepts a range of different international qualifications for direct entry onto undergraduate courses. If students do not meet the requirements, they can apply for one of the university’s pathway programmes.
To apply for an undergraduate course, students need to apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Sheffield’s UCAS code is S18 SHEFD. There is no campus code.
Holders of a good bachelor’s degree from a recognised university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate diploma or master’s programmes. Students applying for a postgraduate taught or master’s course can apply using the online application form. The university’s most popular courses receive many more applications than study places available.
Holders of a good bachelor’s degree and a good master’s degree from a recognised university will be considered for direct admission to postgraduate research programmes.
If students haven’t yet met the entry requirements to join one of the undergraduate or postgraduate courses, they can join a foundation or pre-master’s programme at the University of Sheffield International College.
Whatever subject students choose to study at the university, they will be taught and supervised by world-leading teachers, researchers and practitioners. 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 world-leading or internationally excellent. As a Russell Group university, teaching is driven by research expertise and Sheffield is ranked 22nd out of 250 universities in Europe for teaching excellence (Times Higher Education Europe Teaching Rankings 2023).
During their time at Sheffield, students are encouraged to manage their own time to build upon vital organisational skills and prepare for the world of work. In addition to becoming specialists in their chosen subject, students will develop their problem-solving, research, analytical, team working, and leadership skills, as well as increasing their confidence, and becoming resilient and adaptable.
The University of Sheffield works closely with business, industry, governments, and international organisations to ensure that course content meets the demands of the field. Many courses feature alumni and guest lecturers who provide vital insight to students about their profession or industry.
Sheffield is a vibrant city which is close to some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside. Home to more than half a million people, the city is the fourth biggest in the UK with an exciting music and arts scene. The city also boasts lots of outdoor space, including over 200 parks, beautiful gardens, and woodland such as the Sheffield Botanical Gardens and Weston Park which are both a short walk from the main campus.
The University of Sheffield guarantees to find students a place in their accommodation for the duration of their studies, providing they meet a few simple conditions. All accommodation includes a private bedroom and free Wi-Fi. Most rooms are en-suite so students will have their own bathroom and WC.
The university continually invests in facilities to create the best learning environment for students, including an Information Commons library which has over 100,000 books and 500 computers, and the Diamond, a multidisciplinary teaching facility, with 2,540 study spaces, nine lecture theatres, a jet engine control room, a machine shop, and a virtual reality suite.
Many of the facilities are interdisciplinary, and there are also state-of-the-art laboratories for clinical, engineering and science subjects with specialist, industry standard equipment, as well as music technology spaces, broadcast studios, multimedia newsrooms and a fully equipped financial trading room.
The University of Sheffield has been welcoming international students for more than 100 years and provides a range of support services to help students succeed in their studies and settle into university life. Across the university, there are expert advisers who can answer any questions, whether students would like to know more about scholarships, courses, accommodation, or what it’s like to live in Sheffield.
The students’ union has been voted the best in the UK for six years (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024) and provides a range of clubs and societies, events, activities, and volunteering opportunities to enhance the student experience.
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