University of Sheffield: Statistics

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#133 of 14,131 In the World
#37 of 2,785 In Europe
#13 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#11 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In Sheffield
#15 of 1,321 For Urban and Regional planning
Top100 For 105 other topics
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
34%*

* The University of Sheffield is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE), at Advanced ('A') level, or equivalent. English proficiency, IELTS, minimum score of 6.0; TOEFL test for foreign students, minimum score of 550-575
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; January-February; April-June)

Research profile

University of Sheffield is a world-class research university with 140,504 scientific papers published and 4,171,605 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.

Publications
140,504
Citations
4,171,605

University of Sheffield majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
74,466 / 2,779,421
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
66,530 / 1,830,313
Engineering
65,754 / 1,900,542
Chemistry
65,249 / 2,266,758
Physics
63,779 / 1,900,266
Environmental Science
56,322 / 1,823,064
Computer Science
56,287 / 1,623,578
Medicine
55,868 / 2,085,757
Quantum and Particle physics
43,934 / 1,263,437
Political Science
34,858 / 879,241
Biochemistry
33,161 / 1,386,288
Materials Science
33,069 / 955,446
Genetics
32,820 / 1,337,556
Law
32,688 / 854,387
Psychology
32,484 / 1,095,763
Geology
31,672 / 1,167,213
Organic Chemistry
31,110 / 1,081,463
Philosophy
30,824 / 725,464
Sociology
30,095 / 878,280
Geography and Cartography
29,621 / 875,120
Business
25,380 / 713,008
Mathematics
25,230 / 842,124
Pathology
24,133 / 1,040,429
Ecology
22,278 / 955,291
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
22,005 / 587,037
History
21,749 / 532,609
Paleontology
20,912 / 827,854
Statistics
20,691 / 750,122
Economics
18,693 / 495,426
Optical Engineering
18,394 / 521,158
Archaeology
17,099 / 497,271
Psychiatry
15,836 / 588,719
Electrical Engineering
15,386 / 389,475
Linguistics
15,354 / 358,986
Metallurgical Engineering
13,810 / 417,475
Management
13,641 / 431,617
Mechanical Engineering
13,469 / 347,109
Art & Design
12,808 / 250,868
Surgery
12,587 / 457,608
Neuroscience
11,077 / 390,323

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1269 10928
1992 1297 11765
1993 1315 12145
1994 1596 13572
1995 1623 14715
1996 1886 16916
1997 1920 18405
1998 2089 21180
1999 2124 24833
2000 2187 28954
2001 2374 33138
2002 2655 41342
2003 2774 48851
2004 2913 54922
2005 3269 64508
2006 3571 73503
2007 3648 86563
2008 3746 95013
2009 3861 109902
2010 4007 123639
2011 4173 138066
2012 4272 151035
2013 4703 167404
2014 4676 178515
2015 4978 188384
2016 5603 199128
2017 5742 207994
2018 5808 230608
2019 5915 262757
2020 6328 302711
2021 6517 343574
2022 6046 346038
2023 5915 340913
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Sheffield gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition (GBP)
Undergraduate (UK/EU) 9,250
Undergraduate (International) 21,700 - 25,200
Postgraduate Taught (UK/EU) 9,250 - 24,000
Postgraduate Taught (International) 21,700 - 28,100
Postgraduate Research (UK/EU) 4,410 - 24,000
Postgraduate Research (International) 21,700 - 28,100

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Sheffield.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Doctorate Archaeology, Architecture, Astronomy and Space Science, Bible, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Geography, History, Information Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Law, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Medicine, Midwifery, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Religion, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Theology, Town Planning

University of Sheffield alumni

  1. Lee Child

    Lee Child
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1954-.. (age 70)
    Occupations
    film actorwriterscreenwriterauthortelevision producer
    Biography

    James Dover Grant, primarily known by his pen name Lee Child, is a British author who writes thriller novels, and is best known for his Jack Reacher novel series. The books follow the adventures of a former American military policeman, Jack Reacher, who wanders the United States. His first novel, Killing Floor (1997), won both the Anthony Award and the 1998 Barry Award for Best First Novel.

  2. Joseph Marcell

    Joseph Marcell
    Years
    1948-.. (age 76)
    Occupations
    film actorstage actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Joseph Marcell is a Saint Lucian-British actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Geoffrey Butler, the butler on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from September 1990 until the show ended in May 1996.

  3. Jessica Ennis-Hill

    Jessica Ennis-Hill
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1986-.. (age 38)
    Occupations
    athletics competitor
    Biography

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is a retired British track and field athlete from England, specialising in the heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles. As a competitor in heptathlon, she is the 2012 Olympic champion, a three-time world champion (2009, 2011, 2015), and the 2010 European champion. She is also the 2010 World Indoor pentathlon champion. A member of the City of Sheffield & Dearne athletic club, she is a former British national record holder for the heptathlon. She is also a former British record holder in the 100 metres hurdles, the high jump and the indoor pentathlon.

  4. Amy Johnson

    Amy Johnson
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1903-1941 (aged 38)
    Occupations
    aircraft pilot
    Biography

    Amy Johnson was a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia.

All 100 notable alumni

University of Sheffield faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts and Humanities American Studies, Archaeology, Bible, English, French, German, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Russian, Slavic Languages, Spanish, Theology
Faculty : Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering
Faculty : International Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology
Faculty : Medicine, Dentistry and Health Dental Technology, Dentistry, Immunology, Medicine, Midwifery, Neurosciences, Nursing, Oncology, Paramedical Sciences
Faculty : Science Astronomy and Space Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Genetics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Psychology
Faculty : Social Sciences Accountancy, Adult Education, Architecture, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Geography, Information Management, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Psychology, Regional Planning, Social Studies, Town Planning

General information

Founded 1905
Motto Rerum cognoscere causas
To know the causes of things
Colors gold, black

Location and contacts

Address Western Bank
Sheffield, S10 2TN
United Kingdom
City population 518,000

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