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You can still study at a world top-100 university this September. We have places available through Clearing. If you already have your results, you can apply now. If you are still waiting, get your name on the list by registering for Clearing alerts on results day.

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Rankings

A world top-100 university

14th in the UK and 82nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027

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

National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, 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 2027

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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Tackling the climate crisis with philosophy

In collaboration with global partners, Dr Forstenzer's research is helping to shape the future of climate education while also empowering disadvantaged communities to challenge political inaction.

Reshaping climate education
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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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England’s public library collections are in danger of being hollowed out, new research warns

England’s public libraries are facing a quiet hollowing out, according to a major new study from the University of Sheffield.
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Northern children more likely to have mental health difficulties than those in the South, Government report finds

A children’s mental health crisis risks creating a ‘lost generation’ with those from the North worst affected - a new report co-authored by the University of Sheffield warns.
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Peregrine Falcon Chick

From rooftop rescues to new homes for swifts: how University of Sheffield is helping wildlife thrive

From rooftop peregrine rescues to new swift nesting boxes, the University of Sheffield is bringing staff, students and local wildlife experts together to help birds thrive, boosting urban biodiversity and creating a more nature-positive campus.
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Sheffield scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society

Two world-leading researchers from the University of Sheffield have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.

Events

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Open days 
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What's on 
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Catch up: events and research highlights 
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Summer graduation 

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