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Established in 1828 as Sheffield Medical School, Firth College in 1879, and Sheffield Technical School in 1884, the University of Sheffield is a public research university located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
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Subject Ranking

1. Psychology

  • US News
    202
  • QS
    101-150
  • Shanghai
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
  • Guardian
    31
Top Psychology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Psychology Universities in United Kingdom

2. Economics

  • US News
    145
  • QS
    251-300
  • Shanghai
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
  • Guardian
    47
Top Economics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Economics Universities in United Kingdom

3. Medicine

  • US News
    164
  • QS
    125
  • Times Higher Education
    94
  • Guardian
    24
Top Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medicine Universities in United Kingdom

4. Computer Sciences

  • US News
    202
  • QS
    191
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
  • Guardian
    22
Top Computer Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

5. Physics

  • US News
    89
  • QS
    151-200
  • Shanghai
    101-150
  • Guardian
    36
Top Physics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physics Universities in United Kingdom

6. Chemistry

  • US News
    343
  • QS
    149
  • Shanghai
    151-200
  • Guardian
    24
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in United Kingdom

7. Law LLB

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    201-300
  • Times Higher Education
    151-175
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8. Geography

  • US News
    193
  • QS
    39
  • Shanghai
    19
Top Geography universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geography Universities in United Kingdom

9. Arts and Humanities

  • US News
    57
  • QS
    82
  • Times Higher Education
    76
Top Arts and Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Arts and Humanities Universities in United Kingdom

10. Chemical Engineering

  • US News
    211
  • QS
    101-150
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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11. Civil Engineering

  • US News
    69
  • QS
    51-100
  • Shanghai
    47
Top Civil Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Civil Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

12. Environmental Sciences

  • US News
    118
  • QS
    122
  • Shanghai
    201-300
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13. Electrical Engineering

  • US News
    125
  • QS
    136
  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Electrical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Electrical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

14. Education

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    201-300
  • Times Higher Education
    98
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in United Kingdom

15. Sociology

  • QS
    93
  • Shanghai
    27
  • Guardian
    17
Top Sociology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Sociology Universities in United Kingdom

16. Dentistry

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    51-120
  • Shanghai
    76-100
  • Guardian
    9
Top Dentistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Dentistry Universities in United Kingdom

17. Art Design and Architecture

  • US News
    67
  • QS
    151-200
  • Times Higher Education
    62
Top Art Design and Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Art Design and Architecture Universities in United Kingdom

18. Nursing

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Nursing universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nursing Universities in United Kingdom

19. Mechanical Engineering

  • QS
    88
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Mechanical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mechanical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

20. Mathematics

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    201-250
  • Shanghai
    401-500
Top Mathematics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Mathematics Universities in United Kingdom

21. Chemistry

  • QS
    157
  • Shanghai
    401-500
Top Chemistry universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Chemistry Universities in United Kingdom

22. Life Sciences

  • QS
    117
  • Times Higher Education
    99
Top Life Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Life Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

23. Earth Sciences

  • QS
    201-230
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Earth Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Earth Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

24. Business Administration

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    201-250
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Business Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business Administration Universities in United Kingdom

25. Human Biological Sciences

  • QS
    114
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Human Biological Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Human Biological Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

26. Political Science

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    51-100
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Political Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Political Science Universities in United Kingdom

27. Materials Science and Engineering

  • QS
    61
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Materials Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Materials Science and Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

28. Social Sciences

  • US News
    68
  • Times Higher Education
    61
Top Social Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

29. Library Science

  • QS
    1
  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Library Science universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Library Science Universities in United Kingdom

30. Agricultural Sciences

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    151-200
  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Agricultural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Agricultural Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

31. Biological Specializations

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    101-150
  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Biological Specializations universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biological Specializations Universities in United Kingdom

32. Energy and Power Engineering

  • US News
    196
  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Energy and Power Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Energy and Power Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

33. Electronics Engineering

  • US News
    125
  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Electronics Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Electronics Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

34. Legal Studies

  • QS
    101-150
  • Times Higher Education
    96
Top Legal Studies universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Legal Studies Universities in United Kingdom

35. Natural Sciences

  • QS
    200
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Natural Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Natural Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

36. Business and Management

  • QS
    201-250
  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Business and Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business and Management Universities in United Kingdom

37. Humanities

  • US News
    67
  • Times Higher Education
    62
Top Humanities universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Humanities Universities in United Kingdom

38. Engineering Related Technology

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    114
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
Top Engineering Related Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Related Technology Universities in United Kingdom

39. Engineering

  • US News
    166
  • Times Higher Education
    101-125
Top Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

40. Philosophy

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    101-150
Top Philosophy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Philosophy Universities in United Kingdom

41. Modern Languages

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    151-200
Top Modern Languages universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Modern Languages Universities in United Kingdom

42. Linguistics

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    101-150
Top Linguistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Linguistics Universities in United Kingdom

43. Architecture

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    44
Top Architecture universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Architecture Universities in United Kingdom

44. Anthropology

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    101-170
Top Anthropology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anthropology Universities in United Kingdom

45. Telecommunication Engineering

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Telecommunication Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Telecommunication Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

46. Finance

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Finance universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Finance Universities in United Kingdom

47. Ecology

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Ecology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Ecology Universities in United Kingdom

48. Clinical Medicine

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Clinical Medicine universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Clinical Medicine Universities in United Kingdom

49. Biotechnology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Biotechnology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biotechnology Universities in United Kingdom

50. Automation and Control

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Automation and Control universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Automation and Control Universities in United Kingdom

51. Physical Sciences

  • Times Higher Education
    126-150
Top Physical Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Physical Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

52. History

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    101-150
Top History universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked History Universities in United Kingdom

53. English Language

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    100
Top English Language universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked English Language Universities in United Kingdom

54. Archaeology

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    29
Top Archaeology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Archaeology Universities in United Kingdom

55. International Development

  • QS
    51-100
Top International Development universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked International Development Universities in United Kingdom

56. Econometrics

  • QS
    251-300
Top Econometrics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Econometrics Universities in United Kingdom

57. Marine Sciences

  • QS
    201-230
Top Marine Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Marine Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

58. Communication Sciences

  • QS
    51-100
Top Communication Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Communication Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

59. Business management

  • QS
    201-250
Top Business management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Business management Universities in United Kingdom

60. Statistics

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    151-200
Top Statistics universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Statistics Universities in United Kingdom

61. Social Policy Administration

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    51-100
Top Social Policy Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Policy Administration Universities in United Kingdom

62. Public Affairs and Law

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    151-200
Top Public Affairs and Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Affairs and Law Universities in United Kingdom

63. Geology

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    151-200
Top Geology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Geology Universities in United Kingdom

64. Education

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    101-150
Top Education universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Education Universities in United Kingdom

65. Accounting

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    101-150
Top Accounting universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Accounting Universities in United Kingdom

66. Cardiology

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    151
Top Cardiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cardiology Universities in United Kingdom

67. Material Science and Engineering

  • US News
    127
Top Material Science and Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Material Science and Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

68. Astronomy and Space Sciences

  • US News
    204
Top Astronomy and Space Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Astronomy and Space Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

69. Surgery

  • US News
    209
Top Surgery universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Surgery Universities in United Kingdom

70. Radiology

  • US News
    171
Top Radiology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Radiology Universities in United Kingdom

71. Oncology

  • US News
    125
Top Oncology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Oncology Universities in United Kingdom

72. Neuroscience

  • US News
    223
Top Neuroscience universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Neuroscience Universities in United Kingdom

73. Molecular Biology

  • US News
    194
Top Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Molecular Biology Universities in United Kingdom

74. Endocrinology

  • US News
    33
Top Endocrinology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Endocrinology Universities in United Kingdom

75. Cell and Molecular Biology

  • US News
    200
Top Cell and Molecular Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Cell and Molecular Biology Universities in United Kingdom

76. Biology

  • US News
    221
Top Biology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biology Universities in United Kingdom

77. Medical Technology

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Medical Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Medical Technology Universities in United Kingdom

78. Public Administration

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Public Administration universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Administration Universities in United Kingdom

79. Social Science Management

  • Shanghai
    301-400
Top Social Science Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Management Universities in United Kingdom

80. Social Science Communication

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Social Science Communication universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Social Science Communication Universities in United Kingdom

81. General Law

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top General Law universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked General Law Universities in United Kingdom

82. Pharmacy

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Pharmacy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Pharmacy Universities in United Kingdom

83. Public Health

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Public Health universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Public Health Universities in United Kingdom

84. Metallurgical Engineering

  • Shanghai
    51-75
Top Metallurgical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Metallurgical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

85. Hydrology and Water Management

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Hydrology and Water Management universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Hydrology and Water Management Universities in United Kingdom

86. Nano Technology

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Nano Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Nano Technology Universities in United Kingdom

87. Computer Engineering

  • Shanghai
    201-300
Top Computer Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

88. Biomedical Engineering

  • Shanghai
    151-200
Top Biomedical Engineering universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Biomedical Engineering Universities in United Kingdom

89. Instruments Science and Technology

  • Shanghai
    76-100
Top Instruments Science and Technology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Instruments Science and Technology Universities in United Kingdom

90. Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

  • Shanghai
    101-150
Top Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Universities in United Kingdom

91. Media Studies and Mass Media

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    51-100
Top Media Studies and Mass Media universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Media Studies and Mass Media Universities in United Kingdom

92. Aerospace Aeronautical

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    51-100
Top Aerospace Aeronautical universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Aerospace Aeronautical Universities in United Kingdom

93. Computer and Information Sciences

  • QS
    151-200
Top Computer and Information Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Computer and Information Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

94. Animal Sciences

  • US News
    117
Top Animal Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Animal Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

95. Plant and Crop Sciences

  • US News
    117
Top Plant and Crop Sciences universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Plant and Crop Sciences Universities in United Kingdom

96. Visual and Performing Arts

    Top Visual and Performing Arts universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Visual and Performing Arts Universities in United Kingdom

    97. Anatomy

      Top Anatomy universities in the worldTop Globally Ranked Anatomy Universities in United Kingdom

      The University of Sheffield Application Statistics

      Students
      30300
      Undergraduates
      20000
      Postgraduate
      8710
      Faculty Strength
      8750
      Student Faculty Ratio
      4
      Acceptance Rate
      85 %
      Tuition Fees
      £ 22680
      Living Cost
      £ 13636
      Avg. GPA
      3
      Avg. IB
      33
      Avg. Percentage
      80 %
      Avg. SAT
      1300
      Avg. ACT
      29
      Avg. IELTS
      6
      Avg. GMAT
      560

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