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Overview

University of Sheffield is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This institution also has a branch campus in Thessaloniki. Established in 1905, University of Sheffield (USFD) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. USFD provides programs and courses 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. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 121-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. USFD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services.

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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

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym USFD
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
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Location

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

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Sheffield is legally chartered, licensed 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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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Sheffield as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Sheffield Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Sheffield 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.



University of Sheffield: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Sheffield Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Sheffield Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Sheffield categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees 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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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Sheffield Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Sheffield website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Sheffield Admission Info


University of Sheffield's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Sheffield is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Sheffield's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Sheffield has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Sheffield 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Sheffield's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
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

University of Sheffield Size and Profile


University of Sheffield's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of SheffieldThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

University of Sheffield's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.


University of Sheffield's Control Type Control Type

University of Sheffield is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Sheffield's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Sheffield is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Sheffield's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Sheffield's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Sheffield's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Sheffield's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


University of Sheffield's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Sheffield is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Sheffield Facilities


University of Sheffield's Library University Library

Yes 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

Yes


University of Sheffield's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Sheffield Services


University of Sheffield's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


University of Sheffield's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


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


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Academic Structure

University of Sheffield Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Sheffield consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Sheffield
  • Faculty of Arts and Humanities
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Medicine and Health
  • Faculty of Pure Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Sheffield 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


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Sheffield public or private?

University of Sheffield is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Sheffield profit or non-profit?

University of Sheffield is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Sheffield in terms of enrollment?

University of SheffieldThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Sheffield in terms of academic staff?

University of Sheffield's academic staff ranges from 1,500 to 1,999 members.

Is University of Sheffield a coeducational institution?

University of Sheffield is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Sheffield use?

University of Sheffield's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is University of Sheffield affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Sheffield admit international students?

Yes. University of Sheffield has more than 11200 international students.

What is University of Sheffield's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Sheffield 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Sheffield USFD?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Sheffield USFD located?

University of Sheffield is located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Address: Western Bank.

Is University of Sheffield USFD accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Sheffield is accredited by Privy Council (since 1905).

Does University of Sheffield offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Sheffield offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Sheffield have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Sheffield provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Sheffield have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Sheffield offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Sheffield offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Sheffield offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Sheffield have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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