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University of Sheffield

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Overview

Founded in 1905, the University of Sheffield is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sheffield (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. This institution also has a branch campus in Thessaloniki. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Sheffield is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Sheffield offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 118-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Sheffield also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Sheffield's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Sheffield's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Sheffield' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Sheffield's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1905 Origins date back to 1828 as Sheffield School of Medicine
Motto Rerum cognoscere causas
To know the causes of things
Colours Gold and black
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN Yorkshire and the Humber
United Kingdom
University of Sheffield's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Sheffield Phone Number +44 (114) 222 2000
University of Sheffield Fax Number +44 (114) 276 8174
Other locations Thessaloniki

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Sheffield's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Sheffield's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Sheffield's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Sheffield.

University of Sheffield: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Sheffield's admission information.

University of Sheffield's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Sheffield's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Sheffield a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Sheffield's acceptance rate range is not reported.


University of Sheffield's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Sheffield has more than 11200 international students.

University of Sheffield's Admission Office Admission Office



(114) 222 2000
(114) 222 8030

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Sheffield.

University of Sheffield's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Sheffield has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Sheffield's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Sheffield's Control Type Control Type

University of Sheffield is a public higher education institution.


University of Sheffield's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Sheffield is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Sheffield's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Sheffield's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Not reported


Religious Affiliation

University of Sheffield does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Sheffield's main facilities:


University of Sheffield's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Sheffield's Library


University of Sheffield's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Sheffield's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


University of Sheffield's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Sheffield's main services:


University of Sheffield's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

University of Sheffield's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Sheffield's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Sheffield's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

University of Sheffield's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Sheffield's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Sheffield is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1905


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Sheffield's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
  • Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
  • CPA Australia
  • EFMD Quality Improvement System
  • Energy Institute (EI)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
  • Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
  • Institute of Physics (IOP)
  • Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
  • Professional Publishers Association (PPA)
  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Royal Statistical Society (RSS)
  • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Sheffield's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • N8 Research Partnership
  • Russell Group
  • Universities UK

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Sheffield 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Sheffield's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Sheffield's Facebook page University of Sheffield's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Sheffield's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Sheffield's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Sheffield's YouTube channel University of Sheffield's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Sheffield's Instagram page University of Sheffield's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Sheffield's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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