The guide is a trusted resource for prospective students and offers insights into academic standards, career prospects, student satisfaction, and sustainability. These exceptional rankings highlight the university's commitment to providing a world-class education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's competitive engineering landscape.
The engineering subjects at Sheffield that ranked in the top 10 in the UK are:
- Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering: 4th
(includes our Aerospace Engineering courses) - Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 4th
- Civil Engineering: 6th
- Computer Science: 7th
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering: 7th
- Materials Technology: 4th
(includes our Materials Science and Engineering courses) - General Engineering: 5th
- Mechanical Engineering: 4th
Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh, Vice President of Engineering, said: “I am delighted to see such fantastic results for the Faculty of Engineering in this year’s guide. The rankings are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff and students. Our commitment to providing a world-class and supportive learning environment has enabled our students to excel, shaping them into highly prized engineers of the future. These results highlight the exceptional quality of education we offer and the bright futures ahead for our graduates.”
Overall, The University of Sheffield has been named runner-up for University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, as well as rising in the rankings to 14th best University in the UK.
In addition to this guide, many Engineering at Sheffield subjects were ranked in the top 10 in the UK in both The Guardian and The Mail league tables 2025, published in September.
