In 1897, the Sheffield Medical School (1828), Firth College (1879) and Sheffield Technical School (1884) merged to form the University College of Sheffield. In 1905, it became known as the University of Sheffield. This university is a member of the Russell Group, a group of some of the best universities/colleges in the UK. Based on a framework published in the year 2021, it is among the top 10% of universities in England when it comes to collaborating with businesses to solve society and industry-related problems.
Students enrolled in the classes initially in batches of 114, but the number grew to 1,000 later on. During 2021-2022, the university will have 30,129 students enrolled. Also, there is a 15:1 staff-student ratio.Providing students with a comfortable stay, along with relevant facilities, is the university’s priority. For this reason, it offers en-suite, house, deluxe, standard, and studio accommodation options. Students from abroad with outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements can apply for various scholarships offered by the university. There are 75 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships available for 2022, which cover 50% of tuition for every year.
- The University was meant to be a place that would transform lives for the better through knowledge.
- Higher education’s positive culture is created through research, teaching, and learning.
- The ability to achieve excellence, reach ambition, engage colleagues, be resilient, agile, and diverse.
- The Times University Guide 2023 ranks it 20th
- The Guardian University Guide 2023 ranks 30th
- According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, they rank 96th
- According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021, they rank 101st-150thAccording to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021, they rank 101st-150th
The University of Sheffield has 92 percent of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the REF 2021
University accommodation is guaranteed to international students, with most rooms en-suite with a shared kitchen, as well as shared bathrooms, larger deluxe rooms, and studio apartments. In accordance with the Natwest Student Living Index 2021, Sheffield has the lowest student living costs in the UK.
If you choose to stay in university accommodation, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new friends, live near campus and receive dedicated customer service from the university. Residents of university accommodation are provided with a variety of activities throughout the year, as well as support during their stay by a team called Residence Life.
The university campus is located in the city’s centre, which means students can walk to all convenient and beneficial facilities within walking distance. All university members are welcome to a number of restaurants, cafes, and bars run by the Student’s Union. A total of 55 academic departments are offered at the university. There are five faculties at the university, including Arts & Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, and Health, Science, and Social Science. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Accounting & Financial Management, Broadcast Journalism, English and History, Intercultural Communication, Financial Mathematics, International Relations & Politics, Law and Criminology, and more.
As part of our job placement service, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your options, including employment, entrepreneurship, and further study. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with employers, SMEs, and third sector organizations, so you can find inspiration and establish contacts.
A variety of industries are represented at their job fairs. Employers regularly visit campus to engage with postgraduates, share their expertise, and recruit for jobs.
As compared to the top universities in the UK, The University of Sheffield’s fee structure is easy to comprehend for students who are moving to a new country. In terms of fees, there is not much difference between undergraduates and postgraduates.
Approximately £20,400 is the average tuition fee for international students.
You can view our specific requirements for each of their undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research courses by visiting their listing pages.
University scholarships are available to international students with outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements. For every year of an undergraduate degree, the university is offering 75 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships 2022, worth 50% of the tuition fees. In addition to the scholarship amount of £2,500, those who have recently joined the institution for UG studies starting in September 2022 will also be eligible for the scholarship. The University offers 125 International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships 2022, which cover 25% of the tuition fee. Many external funding bodies provide assistance with tuition fee coverage and living expens
About
In 1897, the Sheffield Medical School (1828), Firth College (1879) and Sheffield Technical School (1884) merged to form the University College of Sheffield. In 1905, it became known as the University of Sheffield. This university is a member of the Russell Group, a group of some of the best universities/colleges in the UK. Based on a framework published in the year 2021, it is among the top 10% of universities in England when it comes to collaborating with businesses to solve society and industry-related problems.
Students enrolled in the classes initially in batches of 114, but the number grew to 1,000 later on. During 2021-2022, the university will have 30,129 students enrolled. Also, there is a 15:1 staff-student ratio.Providing students with a comfortable stay, along with relevant facilities, is the university’s priority. For this reason, it offers en-suite, house, deluxe, standard, and studio accommodation options. Students from abroad with outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements can apply for various scholarships offered by the university. There are 75 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships available for 2022, which cover 50% of tuition for every year.
Why The University of Sheffield
- The University was meant to be a place that would transform lives for the better through knowledge.
- Higher education’s positive culture is created through research, teaching, and learning.
- The ability to achieve excellence, reach ambition, engage colleagues, be resilient, agile, and diverse.
Ranking
- The Times University Guide 2023 ranks it 20th
- The Guardian University Guide 2023 ranks 30th
- According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, they rank 96th
- According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021, they rank 101st-150thAccording to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021, they rank 101st-150th
The University of Sheffield has 92 percent of its research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the REF 2021
Accommodation
University accommodation is guaranteed to international students, with most rooms en-suite with a shared kitchen, as well as shared bathrooms, larger deluxe rooms, and studio apartments. In accordance with the Natwest Student Living Index 2021, Sheffield has the lowest student living costs in the UK.
If you choose to stay in university accommodation, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new friends, live near campus and receive dedicated customer service from the university. Residents of university accommodation are provided with a variety of activities throughout the year, as well as support during their stay by a team called Residence Life.
Campus Life
The university campus is located in the city’s centre, which means students can walk to all convenient and beneficial facilities within walking distance. All university members are welcome to a number of restaurants, cafes, and bars run by the Student’s Union. A total of 55 academic departments are offered at the university. There are five faculties at the university, including Arts & Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, and Health, Science, and Social Science. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Accounting & Financial Management, Broadcast Journalism, English and History, Intercultural Communication, Financial Mathematics, International Relations & Politics, Law and Criminology, and more
Job Prospect
As part of our job placement service, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your options, including employment, entrepreneurship, and further study. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with employers, SMEs, and third sector organizations, so you can find inspiration and establish contacts.
A variety of industries are represented at their job fairs. Employers regularly visit campus to engage with postgraduates, share their expertise, and recruit for jobs.
Tuition Fee
As compared to the top universities in the UK, The University of Sheffield’s fee structure is easy to comprehend for students who are moving to a new country. In terms of fees, there is not much difference between undergraduates and postgraduates.
Approximately £20,400 is the average tuition fee for international students.
You can view our specific requirements for each of their undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research courses by visiting their listing pages.
Scholarship
University scholarships are available to international students with outstanding academic and co-curricular achievements. For every year of an undergraduate degree, the university is offering 75 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships 2022, worth 50% of the tuition fees. In addition to the scholarship amount of £2,500, those who have recently joined the institution for UG studies starting in September 2022 will also be eligible for the scholarship. The University offers 125 International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarships 2022, which cover 25% of the tuition fee. Many external funding bodies provide assistance with tuition fee coverage and living expenses.
You Must Know
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Discipline
Entry Requirement
- Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Life sciences
- Psychology
- Business & economics
- Engineering & technology
- Arts & humanities
- Computer science
- Physical science
For undergraduate courses, an IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent is required, and for postgraduate courses, an IELTS score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component is necessary.
Listed below are some of the other qualifications we consider. Precise entry requirements vary according to the course, and some courses don’t accept all of the listed qualifications. Courses with subject prerequisites also have specific grades/scores.
What You Like To Study
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Courses
- Aerospace Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Biosciences
- Business, Social Sciences and Humanities
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Robotics
- Robotics (5 Years)
- Science and Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Accounting and Financial Management and Economics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering (3 Years)
- Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction)
- Aerospace Engineering (Private Pilot Instruction) (3 Years)
- Aerospace Engineering with a Foundation Year
- Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry
- Aerospace Engineering with a Year in Industry (4 Years)
- Aerospace Engineering with a Year in North America
- Applied Social Sciences
- Architectural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering with a Year in Industry
- Architecture
- Architecture and Landscape
- Bio Dental Science and Technology
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry (3 Years)
- Biochemistry and Genetics
- Biochemistry and Genetics (3 Years)
- Biochemistry and Genetics with a Year in Industry
- Biochemistry with a Year in Industry
- Accounting, Governance and Financial Management
- Acquired Communication Disorders
- Advanced Aerospace Technologies
- Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies
- Advanced Computer Science
- Advanced Control and Systems Engineering
- Advanced Control and Systems Engineering (with Industrial Management)
- Advanced Control and Systems Engineering (with Industry)
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering
- Advanced Metallurgy
- Advanced Metallurgy (Distance Learning)
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Materials
- American History
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Applied Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
- Applied Linguistics with TESOL
- Applied Professional Studies in Education
- Archaeological Science
- Archaeology
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Engineering Design
- Architecture
- Architecture and Landscape Architecture
- Architecture: Collaborative Practice
- Astrophysics
- Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
- Biochemical Engineering with Industrial Management
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Bioengineering
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Science
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Finance and Economics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry and Sustainability
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering and Management
- Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Clinical Neurology
- Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience
- Cognitive Neuroscience and Human Neuroimaging
- Cognitive Studies
- Composition
- Computer Science with Speech and Language Processing
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Cost Effectiveness Modelling for Health Technology Assessment
- Creative and Cultural Industries Management
- Creative Writing
- Cultural Data Management and Communication
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Data Communications
- Data Science
- Dental Materials Science
- Dental Public Health (MDPH)
- Dental Technology
- Diagnostic Oral Pathology
- Digital Culture and Communication
- Digital Literacies, Culture and Education
- Digital Media and Society
- Drug Discovery Science
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Modern History
- East Asian Business
- Economics
- Economics and Public Policy
- Education
- Education (1 Year)
- Education, Teaching and Learning
- Education: Early Childhood
- Education: Language and Education
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering with Industrial Management
- English Language and Linguistics
- English Literature
- English Studies (Online)
- Environmental and Energy Engineering
- Environmental Change and International Development
- Finance
- Finance and Accounting
- Financial Economics