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International scholarships

We offer generous financial support for international students, with automatic scholarships worth up to £3,000 towards the annual tuition fee for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses. Apply now to join us in September 2026 and check if you’re eligible.

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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 for Student Experience

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Study at Sheffield

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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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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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

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Scientists find evidence dark matter and neutrinos may interact, challenging standard model of the universe

Scientists are a step closer to solving one of the universe’s biggest mysteries as new research finds evidence that two of its least understood components may be interacting, offering a rare window into the darkest recesses of the cosmos.
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Waist-to-height ratio found to be a more accurate indicator of obesity risk in older adults than BMI

Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), researchers have found.
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Breakthrough set to accelerate osteoporosis drug development

Millions of osteoporosis patients worldwide are set to benefit from a major international breakthrough, which will transform how new treatments for the debilitating disease are developed.
Pregnancy

Women who have an abortion early in their careers earn nearly $500,000 more over their lifetime

Women who had an abortion early in their careers earned nearly $500,000 more over 30 years than those who became mothers, according to pioneering new research by the University of Sheffield.

Events

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Open days 
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What's on 
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January graduation ceremonies 
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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