The University of Sheffield (TUOS) is an English public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Its origins may be traced back to the 1828 establishment of Sheffield Medical School, the 1879 establishment of Firth College, and the 1884 establishment of Sheffield Technical School.
In 1897, the three colleges merged to become the University College of Sheffield awarded a royal charter as the University of Sheffield by King Edward VII in 1905.
Sheffield University has 50 academic departments divided into five divisions and one foreign faculty. The institution's yearly income for 2020-21 was £741 million, with £163 million coming from research grants and contracts and £708.6 million from spending. Sheffield is one of the top ten institutions in the United Kingdom regarding research grant money.
According to fresh statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency, it has surpassed the United Kingdom's income and expenditure in engineering research (HESA). By postgraduate student enrolment, it is the seventh biggest British institution, trailing UCL, King's, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Oxford.
The University is a founding member of the well-known Russell Group and one of the first red-brick institutions. It is also a member of the Worldwide Institutions Network, the N8 Group of the top eight research institutions in Northern England, and the White Rose University Consortium. Sheffield has been ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world by QS for the past decade.
Time Higher Education ranked the University 22nd in Europe for teaching excellence in 2019. Sheffield is ranked 11th in the United Kingdom for research power, measured by multiplying the institution's GPA by the number of full-time equivalent people listed in the current Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Sheffield is home to eight Nobel laureates, six alumni or previous long-term employees of the institution. They contributed to the discovery of penicillin, the citric acid cycle, the study of high-speed chemical processes, the finding of introns in eukaryotic DNA, the discovery of fullerene, and the creation of molecular machines.
The alumni include several Heads of State, Home Secretaries, Court of Appeal judges, Booker Prize winners, astronauts, and Olympic gold medalists.
Our vision and 2020-2025 strategic plan
The University of Sheffield will provide life-changing research, innovation, and education that will change graduates' lives and alter the globe. The University thinks that the greatest approach to do this is to develop an ambitious, inclusive, and collaborative community.
University Ranking
The University of Sheffield is one of the UK's finest public institutions. The QS World University Rankings for 2023 are placed at 96.
University highlights
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University Type |
Public |
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Established Year |
1828 |
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No of Students |
30055 |
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Number of Courses |
662 |
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Tuition Fees for International Students Yearly |
20,400 GBP |
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Intakes |
September, January, and May. |
Main intakes
The main intakes are in September, January, and May.
Scholarship
- International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2023
- International Baccalaureate Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2023
- GEMS International Merit Scholarship 2023
- NCUK Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2023
- DPS Undergraduate Merit Scholarship 2023
- International School of Choueifat Merit Scholarship 2023
- NCUK Undergraduate Scholarship 2023
Application Process/ documents needed for admission
Academic Documents (For Bachelor)
- SLC Mark sheet
- School Leaving Certificate
- SLC Character Certificate
- Transcript of 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheet of 12th grade
- Character Certificate of 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of 12th grade
Academic Documents (For Masters)
- Transcript of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Individual Mark sheets of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Character Certificate of Bachelor's Degree and 12th grade
- Provisional Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
- Migration Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree and 12th grade
IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores
Passport
Experience letter
Statement of Purpose
Application Fees
Proof of Scholarships - If any
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
College Recommendation (if a current student)
Language Requirement
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Test |
Minimum Score requirement(UG) |
Minimum Score requirement(PG) |
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TOFEL Requirements |
80 |
90 |
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IELTS Requirements |
IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent. |
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component or equivalent. |
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PTE |
54 |
61 |
FAQ
Q. Can I work as a student in the UK?
Yes, international students in the United Kingdom can work part-time (20 hours per week, seven days a week) throughout the academic year.
Q. Does The University of Sheffield offer financial aid to International Students?
Yes, The University of Sheffield offers scholarships to international students. You can find details about scholarships in our scholarship section.
Q. What are the different intakes at The University of Sheffield?
Generally, September, January, and May are the time when intakes occur.
Q. Do I have to pay any tuition expenses before applying for a visa? If so, how much do I have to pay?
Before issuing a visa, most institutions need payment. The size of the deposit varies by school; for example, some colleges may want a 50% deposit of the first-year tuition cost, others one-third, and others GBP 1000/2000.
Q. How much will it cost to live in the United Kingdom?
The living cost in the UK will vary depending on where you choose to study. These will cover necessities such as shelter, food, and transportation. You should also budget for adequate money to spend on the vibrant university and college social scene and any trip plans you may have.
To qualify for a student visa, the UKVI estimates that you will require GBP 1020 per month if you reside in London and GBP 820 per month if you live elsewhere. This amount does not include course costs.
