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Rankings

A world top-100 university

14th in the UK and 82nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Our institutional rankings

University of the Year for Student Experience

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Study at Sheffield

1st in the Russell Group for student voice

National Student Survey (NSS) 2026

Why choose the University of Sheffield

Study

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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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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.

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A world top-100 university

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

Research

The hidden journey behind green hydrogen production

How sustainable is green hydrogen? Professor Lenny Koh is exploring the supply chain decisions that shape its environmental impact.

Green hydrogen supply chains

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.

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News

25 years of advanced manufacturing innovation

This week, the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre marks 25 years of manufacturing impact, from local communities to research-led global innovation.

AMRC

12 October 2026

New study finds smoking alters reproductive organs in both men and women

Exposure to cigarette smoke could affect reproductive health, as new research identifies changes in biological processes involved in ovarian function and sperm production

14 October 2026

Free family-friendly events heading to Sheffield as Festival of Social Science returns

A series of family-friendly events and activities is heading to Sheffield this month as the UK’s Festival of Social Science returns to the city to shine a light on how university research is tackling some of the most urgent problems facing society.

13 October 2026

University of Sheffield recognised as a leader in research collaboration and knowledge exchange

The University of Sheffield has reaffirmed its position as one of England’s top universities for external collaboration and engagement with businesses and communities according to the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

7 October 2026

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