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University of Sheffield

(4.3)
1200 reviews
Guardian University Guide 2026 ranking
16
16
13

Overview

University of Sheffield information

Level of study
Undergraduate67%Postgraduate33%
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female51%Male49%Other0%
Where students come from
International21%UK79%
Number of students
31,070
Source: HESA

About University of Sheffield

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

Tuition fees at University of Sheffield

No tuition fees information available.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£27k

Average graduate salary

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

91%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University of Sheffield

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University of Sheffield

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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Courses

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Here are University of Sheffield's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

152 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026

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152 UCAS points
General Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026

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152 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years full-time 2026

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152 UCAS points
General Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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152 UCAS points
Aerospace Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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152 UCAS points
Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Chemical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Law (European and International)

LLB (Hons) 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Philosophy, Politics and Economics

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Architectural Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Architecture and Landscape

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Economics with Finance

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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144-152 UCAS points
Computer Science

BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Physics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Theoretical Physics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Zoology

MBiolSci 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Biochemistry

MBiolSci 4 Years full-time 2026

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144 UCAS points
Physics and Astrophysics

MPhys 4 Years full-time 2026

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University of Sheffield student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 1200 reviews from University of Sheffield's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
25%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
1 star
3%
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Graduate

1 year ago

I was in my first year of university when the coronavirus pandemic took over. The economics

(5)
Course

Graduate

1 year ago

I cannot begin to explain how the University of Sheffield changed my lifeu2026 Having come from a very much working class background in one of the most deprived areas of the country, I wasnu2019t sure what to expect from University. Despite some serious reluctance, I moved into my first year accommo...

(5)
Overall

Graduate

1 year ago

It can provides a lot of assistance to students. Especially when you feel boring.

(5)
Student Union

Graduate

1 year ago

Good. There are too many uni activities to join in. rn

(5)
University life

Graduate

1 year ago

Sheffield is a financial friendly city to students. Uos have lots of scholarship programs.

(5)
Finance

Graduate

1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Support

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Sheffield

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

90%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

84%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

high

How well organised is your course?

84%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

94%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

76%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

90%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

87%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

88%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

67%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

88%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

90%

med

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

77%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

77%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

74%

low

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