University of Sheffield: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #138 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #41 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #14 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #12 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Sheffield |
| #16 of 1,118 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top100 | For 101 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.sheffield.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* 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 Requirements | General 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 Calendar | September to June (September - January; January-February; April-June) |
Research profile
University of Sheffield is a world-class research university with 165,379 scientific papers published and 6,002,721 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Political Science.
University of Sheffield majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1470 | 15534 |
| 1994 | 1701 | 17101 |
| 1995 | 1790 | 18760 |
| 1996 | 2028 | 21618 |
| 1997 | 2059 | 23349 |
| 1998 | 2315 | 26520 |
| 1999 | 2352 | 30704 |
| 2000 | 2431 | 35971 |
| 2001 | 2581 | 40589 |
| 2002 | 2917 | 51105 |
| 2003 | 3151 | 60075 |
| 2004 | 3257 | 66757 |
| 2005 | 3559 | 78156 |
| 2006 | 3944 | 89632 |
| 2007 | 3949 | 103674 |
| 2008 | 4150 | 116556 |
| 2009 | 4286 | 132531 |
| 2010 | 4414 | 147955 |
| 2011 | 4639 | 167131 |
| 2012 | 4880 | 186015 |
| 2013 | 5174 | 208426 |
| 2014 | 5245 | 223157 |
| 2015 | 5718 | 236507 |
| 2016 | 6103 | 251697 |
| 2017 | 6334 | 270044 |
| 2018 | 6379 | 297297 |
| 2019 | 6524 | 343138 |
| 2020 | 7481 | 405386 |
| 2021 | 7229 | 457955 |
| 2022 | 6788 | 435589 |
| 2023 | 7032 | 445580 |
| 2024 | 5812 | 432658 |
| 2025 | 4423 | 382676 |
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 |
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University of Sheffield alumni
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Lee Child
- Occupations
- authorscreenwriterwriterfilm actornovelist
- Biography
-
James Dover Grant CBE, 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.
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Joseph Marcell
- Years
- 1948-.. (age 78)
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Joseph Marcell is a Saint Lucian-born 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.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
-
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is an English retired athlete who specialised 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.
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Amy Johnson
- Occupations
- aircraft pilot
- Biography
-
Amy Johnson CBE was a pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia.
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 |