University of Sheffield ranked within the top 20 in 2025 Complete University Guide

The University of Sheffield has been ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide, a rise of two places from last year.

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  • University of Sheffield ranked 18th in the UK in 2025 Complete University Guide 
  • The guide, which ranks 130 institutions across the UK, also places the University second in Yorkshire and Humber
  • The news follows the University being voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024 last month

The University of Sheffield has been ranked 18th in the UK in the 2025 Complete University Guide, a rise of two places from last year.

The annual rankings, which support prospective students in making informed decisions about their future, also ranked the University second in Yorkshire and Humber. 

Ranking 130 institutions across the UK, the main league table is based on ten measures: entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, research intensity, academic services spend, spending on student facilities, continuation, student-staff ratio, graduate prospects and outcomes. 

The news follows the University of Sheffield being voted University of the Year, Best Students' Union and Best Student Life at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) 2024 last month. The awards, which are the largest annual university awards in the UK voted for exclusively by students, also saw the University shortlisted in the Facilities, Student Support and International categories.

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