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Political Sporty Diverse local nightlife Varied union activities City Campus

UCAS code: S18

A world-top 100 university set in the heart of a vibrant, student-friendly city, Sheffield is a Russell Group university with exceptional teaching and award-winning Students' Union. With over 400 societies and sports clubs and libraries open around the clock, you're guaranteed to have an outstanding student experiences.
Source: University of Sheffield Union of Students

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey
We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

87%

High

Sporty

76%

High

Political

67%

High

Diverse local nightlife

79%

High

Creative

66%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 96% Medium
Average graduate salary £22.8k High
Student satisfaction score 78% Low

Number of students

30,865

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

65%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

2%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

49%

of students are male

Young / Mature

12%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

24%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

1373 comments (241 students)

    • Coming from Surrey, Sheffield is much much cheaper and generally very affordable. Going out is pretty cheap on West Street, price of a pint is £2.50 ish. Near uni accommodation there's a small Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco, then slightly further in Crookes there's a bigger Tesco, and then over towards Eccelsall Road there's an Aldi where you can do a weekly shop for £30 ish. Accommodation is priced fairly well, £6400 ish for the main accommodation (Endcliffe, Ranmoor and Allen Court) and then nearer to £5000 for Crescent Flats, Endcliffe Vale and Crescent Houses. Lots of uni-owned accommodation but also lots of private accommodation.

      2024, 1st year student, Electrical And Electronic Engineering

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    • University libraries don’t have enough resources.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • Very expensive and difficult to maintain.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • Since starting this course at Sheffield university I have been supported throughout my time here. The tutors are very helpful and will go above and beyond for you.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • I have always received support in my assignments and feedback has been on time.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • Very great

      2024, 4th year student, Applied Biology

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