The University of Sheffield received its Royal Charter in 1905 from King Edward VII. It is one of the very good universities in the UK, ranked 27th, and the QS World University Rankings 2015/2016 places it 80th. The University of Sheffield is the best university for communication and media studies and is in the top 10 for aerospace engineering, architecture, biological sciences, East and South Asian studies, linguistics, metallurgy, mechanical engineering, nursing, ophthalmics, Russian and East European studies, theology and religious studies, and surveying and town planning. It is one of the leading research universities, and the Research Excellence Framework 2014 rated 84% of its research as "world-leading" and "internationally excellent." 29 of the university's departments are among the UK's top 10 for research. Many programs offer an Erasmus exchange in another country for a semester or a year, and some also offer an industry placement. The university allows students to choose modules and tailor their degree to their interests and career goals. The University of Sheffield's alumni include 5 Nobel Prize winners.
Sheffield is the fourth-largest city in England and lies in the very heart of the UK, just 2 hours by train from London and 11 km from the Peak District National Park. Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in England, with 4 trees for every person and 62% of the city covered by green space. The student campus is located west of the city center and is easily reached by bus or tram. The city is known for its friendly atmosphere and offers excellent opportunities for student social life and entertainment.
Main Programs and Majors (For a full list, ask one of our consultants)
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Aerospace Engineering
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
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- Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biological Chemistry
- Biology
- Biomaterial Science
- Biomedical Science
- Built Environment
- Business Management
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry
- Chinese Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communications Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Conservation Biology
- Criminology
- Czech
- Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
- Dentistry
- Developmental and Cell Biology
- Digital Electronics
- Dutch
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Energy
- Engineering
- English Language and Linguistics
- English Literature
- Environmental Science
- French
- Genetics
- Geography
- Germanic Studies
- Health and Human Sciences
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Human Communication Sciences
- Information Management
- Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)
- International Relations
- Italian
- Japanese Studies
- Journalism
- Journalism Studies
- Korean Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Linguistics
- Luxembourgish
- Management
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Physics
- Medicine
- Metallurgy
- Microbiology
- Microelectronics
- Modern Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Neurosciences
- Nuclear Technology
- Orthoptics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physics and Astronomy
- Physiology
- Planning
- Plant Sciences
- Polish
- Politics
- Psychology
- Religion
- Robotics
- Russian and Slavonic Studies
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Sociological Studies
- Sociology
- Software Development for Business
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Speech Therapy
- Structural Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Theatre Studies
- Theology
- Theoretical Physics
- Tissue Engineering
- Urban Studies
- Zoology
Key Information
Duration of Study:
3-5 years for Bachelor's programs
1-2 years for Master's programs
Academic Year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the Year:
September (no intake during the rest of the year, except for doctoral programs)
Application Deadline:
October 15 for medicine and dentistry
January 15 is the recommended deadline for most programs. The final cutoff is June 30, but those applications will not be given priority.
There is no deadline for Master's and PhD/doctoral programs, but the university advises applying as early as possible.
Admission Requirements:
A high school diploma with a GPA of 5.2-5.6, depending on the program. For Master's and doctoral programs, a Bachelor's or Master's degree, respectively, with a grade of 4-4.5, depending on the program.
IELTS
Above 6.0 for Bachelor's programs, depending on the program. Above 6.5 for Master's programs, depending on the program
TOEFL
Above 80 for Bachelor's programs, depending on the program. Above 88 for Master's programs, depending on the program
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
Minimum above 169 for Bachelor's programs, depending on the program. Above 176 for Master's programs, depending on the program
Scholarships and Loans
Tuition for Bachelor's programs is £9000. The UK government provides student loans with favorable repayment terms. Students only begin repaying the loan once they earn an annual salary of more than £21000. For more information, ask one of our consultants.
Master's and doctoral programs cost between £6250 and £10200, MBA £21250. Getting a loan for them is harder, but not impossible.
Accommodation:
University residence halls cost between £101 and £150 per week, depending on the hall and room type. Accommodation in a house or apartment that is not part of the university halls costs between £4000 and £4500 per year.