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Rankings
A world top-100 university
15th in the UK and 92nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Our institutional rankings
University of the Year for Student Experience
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Study at Sheffield
1st in the Russell Group
National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, based on aggregate responses
Why choose the University of Sheffield
Study
Explore undergraduate study at Sheffield
Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.
Search for a postgraduate course
A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.
PhD study
At Sheffield, you’ll join a supportive community of scholars who share your passion. Our reputation for excellence attracts some of the best minds in the world.
Sheffield Live online events
Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.
A world top-100 university
We are proud to be recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world.
Research
Protecting the UK's marine ecosystem
Discover how Sheffield researchers are combining multiple computer models to create more accurate, clearer predictions that are essential for protecting UK fish population.
Safeguarding marine life
Research that changes lives
Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.
Our impact
Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.
Feed your curiosity
The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.
News
Sheffield Loves Snooker - why students are delighted it's here to stay
A student sports club is proving that Sheffield’s love of snooker is stronger than ever, with members heading to the Crucible to meet the world’s top 16 players during the tournament’s high-profile launch.
20 April 2026
Sarah Champion MP, Defence Minister Luke Pollard, Tom McCready, head of the machining group at the AMRC, and South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard, at the University of Sheffield AMRC where research supports various UK industries, including defence.
Defence Minister praises University of Sheffield’s role in supporting UK security through R&D
The University of Sheffield was praised for supporting the UK’s defence sector through its world leading research, innovation and skills programmes by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, during a visit to South Yorkshire.
15 April 2026
UK’s first-ever national swear word census to capture real use of English language
The UK’s first national repository of regional swear words - an initiative that aims to document how people across the country actually speak in their everyday lives - is being launched by linguists at the University of Sheffield.
15 April 2026
From black holes to second brains: Sheffield scientists swap their labs for local pubs
Curious minds are invited to unravel life’s great mysteries - ranging from what happens if you fall into a black hole to why chocolate feels so luxurious in your mouth - as the world’s largest public science festival returns to Sheffield.
15 April 2026
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Skip to main content
Postgraduate taught
Made from
every
experience
Explore masters study at our online open day on Wednesday 29 April
/postgraduate/visit/open-day
Rankings
A world top-100 university
15th in the UK and 92nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Our institutional rankings
University of the Year for Student Experience
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Study at Sheffield
1st in the Russell Group
National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, based on aggregate responses
Why choose the University of Sheffield
Study
Explore undergraduate study at Sheffield
Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.
Search for a postgraduate course
A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.
PhD study
At Sheffield, you’ll join a supportive community of scholars who share your passion. Our reputation for excellence attracts some of the best minds in the world.
Sheffield Live online events
Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.
A world top-100 university
We are proud to be recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world.
Research
Protecting the UK's marine ecosystem
Discover how Sheffield researchers are combining multiple computer models to create more accurate, clearer predictions that are essential for protecting UK fish population.
Safeguarding marine life
Research that changes lives
Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.
Our impact
Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.
Feed your curiosity
The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.
News
Sheffield Loves Snooker - why students are delighted it's here to stay
A student sports club is proving that Sheffield’s love of snooker is stronger than ever, with members heading to the Crucible to meet the world’s top 16 players during the tournament’s high-profile launch.
20 April 2026
Sarah Champion MP, Defence Minister Luke Pollard, Tom McCready, head of the machining group at the AMRC, and South Yorkshire Mayor, Oliver Coppard, at the University of Sheffield AMRC where research supports various UK industries, including defence.
Defence Minister praises University of Sheffield’s role in supporting UK security through R&D
The University of Sheffield was praised for supporting the UK’s defence sector through its world leading research, innovation and skills programmes by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, during a visit to South Yorkshire.
15 April 2026
UK’s first-ever national swear word census to capture real use of English language
The UK’s first national repository of regional swear words - an initiative that aims to document how people across the country actually speak in their everyday lives - is being launched by linguists at the University of Sheffield.
15 April 2026
From black holes to second brains: Sheffield scientists swap their labs for local pubs
Curious minds are invited to unravel life’s great mysteries - ranging from what happens if you fall into a black hole to why chocolate feels so luxurious in your mouth - as the world’s largest public science festival returns to Sheffield.
15 April 2026
View all Homepage news
Events
Open days
What's on
Screenshot of Player homepage
Catch up: events and research highlights
Summer graduation
Collaborate
Business and research partnerships
International partnerships
Our role in the city and region