In the park, three students stand and play with a large Rubiks cube object that's floating in the air above them. Three students sit below it. University building Firth Court is shown in the background.
In the park, three students stand and play with a large Rubiks cube object that's floating in the air above them. Three students sit below it. University building Firth Court is shown in the background.
 
Undergraduate study
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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

Undergraduates

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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Search for a postgraduate course

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

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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Sheffield Live online events

Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.
A world top-100 university - QS 2026

A world top-100 university

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

Research

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Reducing roadworks with tiny robots

In a world-first, UK researchers led by Professor Kirill Horoshenkov are developing tiny robots capable of locating blockages and leaks in water and sewage pipes.

Transforming the UK's pipe network system
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Research that changes lives

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

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

2025 Franklin Aigbirhio total body PET scanner

New scanner collaboration to boost Sheffield’s world leading neuroscience research and transform patient care

Scientists from the University of Sheffield will play a central role in the new UK-wide medical imaging platform, strengthening the institution’s world-class medical research that will bring benefits to patients across Yorkshire and the country.
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South Yorkshire to host landmark national summit to drive clean energy superpower ambition

A landmark national summit will bring leaders from industry, policy and academia to South Yorkshire to accelerate the nation’s ambition of becoming a global clean energy superpower.

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Off the Shelf Festival of Words announces lineup for its 34th edition

Off the Shelf Festival of Words, one of the longest running literary festivals in the UK, will return to Sheffield for its 34th edition from 10 October - 10 November, bringing together the best of local, national and international literary talent.
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Breakthrough raises hopes for Strep A vaccine that could save half a million lives globally

Scientists have discovered how some children develop natural immunity to a bacterial infection, a vital breakthrough which could help develop vaccines to save up to half a million lives globally each year.

Events

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What's on 
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Summer graduation 
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Catch up: events and research highlights 

Collaborate

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Business and research partnerships 
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International partnerships 
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Our role in the city and region