The University of Sheffield ranks #1 in several categories for StudentCrowd University Awards 2023

The University of Sheffield has featured in all 11 categories across the StudentCrowd University Awards 2023. This includes ranking as the #1 Best University for Teaching Quality, Clubs & Societies and Students’ Union.

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The University of Sheffield has featured in all 11 categories across the StudentCrowd University Awards 2023. This includes ranking as the #1 Best University for Teaching Quality, Clubs & Societies and Students’ Union. As well as these winning positions, the university also featured in the top 10 for every other category, most notably #2 for Best UK Universities.

The University is the only institution ranking in the top 10 of every category in the StudentCrowd University Awards 2023, marking an all-round success. 

  • #2 for Best UK Universities
  • #1 for Students' Union
  • #1 for Clubs and Societies
  • #1 for Teaching Quality
  • #2 for Careers Service
  • #2 for Wifi and Internet
  • #2 for Course Content
  • #2 for Personal Tutors
  • #3 for Campus and Facilities
  • #4 for Job Prospects
  • #6 for Value for Money

This is the third year in a row that Sheffield Students’ Union has placed on top in its StudentCrowd award category. The University has significantly improved on its overall category 2022 ranking, moving from #16 Best UK University in 2022, to #2 Best UK University in 2023.

The StudentCrowd University Awards are the only independent awards based entirely on verified ac.uk student reviews. This means students at the University of Sheffield have considered their experiences worthy of praise.

One student who rated their experience at Sheffield highly said:

The campus is beautiful, with a mixture of modern and historic buildings. The library is well-stocked and provides an excellent resource for research and study. The faculty and staff are knowledgeable, supportive, and always willing to help. The course curriculum is well-designed and challenging, providing students with an opportunity to develop their academic skills to a high level. The university also offers plenty of extracurricular activities and events, making it easy to get involved and meet new people.

StudentCrowd analysed a total of 24,041 university reviews to select the top 20 across 11 different categories. The winners are selected based on their average review score over the 24-month period from June 2021 to May 2023. The average review scores are across our university, course and accommodation review categories.

Find out more about the StudentCrowd University Awards 2023.

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