Study a masters at Sheffield

Rankings

A world top-100 university

15th in the UK and 92nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Our institutional rankings

University of the Year

Plus Best Students' Union and Best Student Life - 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs)

Why we're University of the Year

1st in the Russell Group

2025 National Student Survey (NSS), based on aggregate responses

Why choose the University of Sheffield

Study

Explore undergraduate study at Sheffield

Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.

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A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.

PhD study

At Sheffield, you’ll join a supportive community of scholars who share your passion. Our reputation for excellence attracts some of the best minds in the world.

Sheffield Live online events

Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.

A world top-100 university

We are proud to be recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world.

Research

Tea being poured into a white cup and saucer

How the psychoactive revolution shaped society

Tea is the nation's favourite drink, but this wasn’t always the case. We explore how intoxicants such as coffee and tobacco were introduced into European cities and how they shaped public spaces.

Intoxicating spaces

Research that changes lives

Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.

Our impact

Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.

Feed your curiosity

The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.

News

11 July 2025

New chapter in Sheffield’s world-renowned neuroscience research

New development at the University of Sheffield will double the research capacity of the world-leading research facility, accelerating the progress of breakthrough treatments for neurological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and MND.

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9 July 2025

Sheffield ranked top of Russell Group for third year in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield remains top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey, published today (9 July 2025).

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8 July 2025

Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens

More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed.

3 July 2025

Pioneering data and AI advancements helping to deliver the NHS’s future vision

The University of Sheffield is pioneering advancements in data and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare and tackle health inequalities and will play a critical role in helping the government deliver its new 10-year plan for the NHS.

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