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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 for Student Experience

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

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1st in the Russell Group

2025 National Student Survey (NSS), based on aggregate responses

Why choose the University of Sheffield

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Undergraduates

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

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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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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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Spinout spotlight: Kausalyze

University of Sheffield spinout Kausalyze is providing systems-level intelligence to help process manufacturers reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.

Helping industry partners eliminate recurring faults
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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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The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.

News

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Low-income and diverse communities face 33 per cent more air pollution in major northern cities

Low-income and ethnically diverse communities in post-industrial Northern English cities face up to 33 per cent more air pollution than their neighbours in wealthier areas, according to new University of Sheffield research.
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‘Green language gap’ stalling UK sustainability efforts

A ‘language barrier’ is undermining the UK’s transition to a green economy, a new report led by the University of Sheffield has revealed.
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New Chancellor of University of Sheffield installed at historic graduation ceremony

Former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, was installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Sheffield today (12 January 2026).
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UK’s leading money saving expert and Team GB’s most decorated Paralympian receive honorary degrees from University of Sheffield

The UK's favourite money saving expert Martin Lewis and Team GB's most successful Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey will receive honorary degrees from the University of Sheffield, in recognition of their outstanding achievements.

Events

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What's on 
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International partnerships 
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Our role in the city and region