University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Its origins date to 1828 with the founding of the Sheffield School of Medicine, with Firth College established in 1879 and the University granted its Royal Charter on 31 May 1905. It is a founding member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities.

Sheffield is ranked 14th in the UK and 82nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 12th in the UK and 104th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, and 13th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027. It was named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and ranks 1st in the Russell Group for student voice (NSS 2026).

The university attracts students from over 150 countries, with approximately 27,000 students. It offers a broad curriculum spanning engineering, sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, medicine, and the arts. Research Excellence Framework 2021 rated 92% of its research as world-leading or internationally excellent. Six Nobel Prize winners are among its alumni and staff.

The main campus is on Western Bank, Sheffield S10 2TN. The university operates the University of Sheffield International College (USIC) as a pathway provider for international students in partnership with Study Group. Guaranteed first-year accommodation is available for undergraduate students.