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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

Project Sifu (2025)
Left to right: Matthew Law (Geez a Gi Founder), Soo Cole (Fighting Spirit Film Festival Co-founder), Dr Wayne Wong (Project Lead), Sam Cheung (Assistant Director), and Tiff Tsoi (Project Assistant).

Empowering youth through martial arts and filmmaking

Project Sifu is a pilot merging martial arts and action filmmaking in Sheffield. Led by Dr Wayne Wong, the initiative empowers young people by combining physical training with cinematic storytelling.

Reimagining martial arts
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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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Credit: STEP Fusion

Future engineers of world-first fusion plant to be found through UK schools programme

A new schools programme to inspire the next generation of fusion energy scientists, engineers, technicians and project managers has been launched today (Tuesday, 25 November, 2025) by The University of Sheffield.
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New immersive walking app uncovers Sheffield’s hidden Jewish heritage

A new interactive walking app is transforming the streets of Sheffield into a digital heritage trail to recover the untold stories of the city's Jewish community.
Credit: Alex Wilkinson Media

University of Sheffield musician creates musical legacy in Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s famous cooling towers

Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station’s cooling towers became the unusual stage for a new musical performance by bass clarinet specialist Dr Sarah Watts, Director of Performance at the University of Sheffield, as the station undergoes decommissioning.
Celebrating Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock's appointment as the first MND Association Rob Burrow Professor
Credit: MND Association

Sheffield neurologist becomes first MND Association Rob Burrow Professor

A world-leading neurologist and geneticist at the University of Sheffield has been appointed to the first Rob Burrow Professorship in Translational Neurobiology named after the late rugby league legend Rob Burrow CBE.

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