A public research university, member of the Russell Group, with origins dating back to 1828. Known for its research-led teaching and strengths in engineering, science, arts and humanities, and social sciences.
Address: Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Medicine
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master, MBA
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Engineering, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Software Engineering
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Part of Russell Group and Worldwide Universities Network. Strong industry partnerships (e.g., Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Siemens) via its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). Global research collaborations.
Research:
World-leading research in areas such as advanced manufacturing, materials science, health and ageing (Healthy Lifespan Institute), sustainable food, and energy. Six Nobel laureates associated.
Famous Alumnis:
Amy Johnson, Sir Harold Kroto, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Helen Sharman, Eddie Izzard
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
8000
Current students***:
30000
Foreign students***:
30%
Cumulative former students***:
250000
Pros
Prestigious Russell Group university, renowned for engineering and research, high student satisfaction, vibrant city location.
Cons
Highly competitive admissions, large student population, some older campus buildings alongside modern developments.
Best For
Students seeking a research-intensive education at a leading Russell Group university, particularly strong in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and medicine.
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Medical, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Innovation, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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