About us

We're a world top-100 university renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of our research-led learning and teaching.

Our impact

Sheffield has a global reputation for world-leading research that makes a difference

We're a top-100 university renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of our research-led learning and teaching.

We're tackling social, environmental and economic challenges through ambitious thinking, collaborative working and world-leading research.

We have been awarded four Queen's Anniversary Prizes, an award given to recognise outstanding contributions to the nation.

Our alumni include Lee Child, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Hilary Mantel.

The University is an independent corporation whose legal status derives from a Royal Charter granted in 1905.

Turning our ambitions into reality starts with a plan. Discover where we are and where we want to be.

We're working with partners to bring cultural vibrancy and a prosperous economy to the Sheffield City Region.