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

Research Excellence Framework

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

An international reputation

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

What we're doing

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

Royal recognition

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

Outstanding alumni

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.