University of Sheffield: Statistics

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#130 of 14,131 In the World
#35 of 2,785 In Europe
#13 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#11 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In Sheffield
#13 of 1,184 For Urban and Regional planning
Top100 For 116 other topics
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Acceptance rate
14%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate14%
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)

We've calculated the 14% acceptance rate for University of Sheffield based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Sheffield is a world-class research university with 126,609 scientific papers published and 3,640,073 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.

Publications
126,609
Citations
3,640,073

University of Sheffield majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
65,978 / 2,341,634
Engineering
58,331 / 1,611,452
Chemistry
58,196 / 1,943,015
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
57,718 / 1,514,155
Physics
56,528 / 1,611,073
Medicine
49,762 / 1,777,507
Environmental Science
49,305 / 1,512,435
Computer Science
48,366 / 1,357,275
Quantum and Particle physics
38,205 / 1,031,677
Biochemistry
29,729 / 1,183,975
Political Science
29,552 / 711,227
Genetics
29,472 / 1,166,672
Materials Science
29,245 / 808,576
Psychology
28,658 / 922,085
Geology
27,487 / 942,446
Law
27,415 / 686,830
Organic Chemistry
27,282 / 895,635
Philosophy
26,780 / 594,658
Sociology
26,038 / 736,520
Geography and Cartography
25,682 / 713,243
Business
22,148 / 595,431
Mathematics
21,947 / 666,001
Pathology
21,301 / 876,007
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
19,463 / 490,022
Ecology
19,079 / 764,768
History
18,248 / 405,519
Paleontology
17,932 / 657,404
Statistics
17,835 / 585,177
Economics
16,318 / 392,982
Optical Engineering
15,740 / 436,311
Archaeology
14,400 / 378,198
Psychiatry
13,971 / 485,690
Linguistics
13,349 / 300,780
Electrical Engineering
13,300 / 310,598
Management
11,931 / 361,051
Metallurgical Engineering
11,891 / 338,394
Mechanical Engineering
11,561 / 271,283
Surgery
11,109 / 387,443
Art & Design
10,783 / 200,438
Neuroscience
9,840 / 329,270

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 889 8788
1991 1156 9826
1992 1203 10614
1993 1203 10990
1994 1441 12291
1995 1518 13516
1996 1765 15582
1997 1821 16957
1998 1914 19313
1999 2016 22778
2000 2076 26552
2001 2190 30202
2002 2227 36476
2003 2397 42948
2004 2608 47873
2005 2999 58136
2006 3173 66389
2007 3406 78192
2008 3516 87287
2009 3597 100816
2010 3680 109968
2011 3842 124236
2012 4008 138370
2013 4321 154154
2014 4511 165816
2015 4681 174820
2016 5205 183470
2017 5484 196155
2018 5337 204999
2019 5663 239548
2020 6020 278624
2021 6902 356008
2022 5552 326367
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 69)
    Occupations
    film actornovelisttelevision producerauthorscreenwriter
    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 Barry Award for Best First Novel.

  2. Joseph Marcell

    Joseph Marcell
    Years
    1948-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    television actorstage actorfilm actor
    Biography

    Joseph Marcell is a 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 37)
    Occupations
    athletics competitor
    Biography

    Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is a retired British track and field athlete from England, specialising in 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 a former British record holder in the 100 metres hurdles, the high jump and the indoor pentathlon. Ennis-Hill occasionally commentates for the BBC and runs Jennis, a fitness app specialising in women's health. Her latest product launch is CycleMapping, which helps women map their training to their menstrual cycles.

  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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