Student Satisfaction Soars: School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering excels in latest National Student Survey (NSS)

The results from the NSS position Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering within the top Russell Group universities in their respective subject areas.

The Diamond Engineering building

Subjects within our School have been rated amongst the best in the Russell Group by students in the latest National Student Survey, featuring in the top three across many themes. 

Sheffield is top of the Russell Group universities for Aerospace Engineering and was also top in 6 out of the 7 themes.

Sheffield is top of the Russell Group universities for Mechanical Engineering and was the only Russell Group university in the top 3 for all 7 themes.

Sheffield is ranked 4th in the Russell Group universities for Civil Engineering.
 

We are incredibly proud of our fantastic students and staff and what they achieve together. These results are a direct reflection of what our graduating students genuinely think and feel about their time studying with us in Sheffield.

Professor Martin Mayfield-Tulip

 Head of the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

He continued; "whilst we celebrate this achievement, we're committed to building upon our success and will continue to work together with our students to give them a world class education and experience. Engineering is thriving in the UK and we remain committed to playing our part in preparing our students for successful engineering careers in the future."

University of Sheffield success
For the third year in a row, The University of Sheffield has been rated number one based on aggregate responses in the annual survey, in which students give feedback on their university experience. 

Sheffield’s Students’ Union has also been rated the best out of all UK universities for the second year in a row. 

Students gave the University of Sheffield the highest score in the Russell Group for learning opportunities, assessment and feedback and student voice. Sheffield was also ranked within the top four of the Russell Group for the following categories: learning resources, teaching on my course, academic support and organisation and management.

Professor Mary Vincent, Vice-President for Education at the University of Sheffield, said: “To be recognised as the top university in the Russell Group in this year’s National Student Survey is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of the exceptional student experience we offer here at Sheffield. It demonstrates the dedication and passion of our staff, the vibrancy of our student community, and our shared commitment to academic excellence and student wellbeing. We are proud that our students feel so positively about their time with us, and we will continue to listen, adapt, and innovate to ensure their experience remains outstanding.”

Students walk outside a red-bricked university building

Results and Clearing 2025

The University of Sheffield has some places for additional high achieving students available through Clearing this year.