Can I visit Sheffield University?
Our weekly guided tours will show prospective students what Sheffield has to offer – both on campus and beyond. With the option to extend your visit with tours of our City, Sport and Accommodation facilities.
Is Sheffield Uni a Russell Group?
As a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group, almost 30,000 of the brightest students from over 140 countries, learn alongside some of the best academics from across the globe.
Is Sheffield University good?
The University of Sheffield has a global reputation for its exceptional teaching, impactful research, international outlook and outstanding student experience. We’re a member of the Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
What rank is Sheffield University?
We’re among the top 50 most international universities in the world, according to the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University is ranked 48th in the world and 14th in the UK.
Is Sheffield University a campus?
The University of Sheffield is not a campus university, though most of its 430 buildings are located in fairly close proximity to each other. It is divided geographically by the Sheffield Inner Ring Road.
Is Sheffield a county?
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England….
| Sheffield | |
|---|---|
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Ceremonial county | South Yorkshire |
| Historic county | Yorkshire centre and outlying areas Derbyshire Some southern suburbs |
What is Sheffield famous for?
Heavy Metal. You might have heard Sheffield being called the ‘Steel City’. It gained an international reputation for steel production in the 19th century, and its population boomed during the Industrial Revolution.
How prestigious is Sheffield?
The University of Sheffield is a world-top 100 university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. Sheffield Hallam University was awarded the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2020.
Is University of Sheffield hard to get into?
Oxford and Cambridge are notoriously hard to get into, and the lower down you go in the uni league tables, the easier it gets – or so you might think….Full list of UK university offer rates.
| Rank | University | Offer rate |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | University of Salford | 75.7% |
| 72 | University of Huddersfield | 75.9% |
| 73 | University of Sheffield | 76.2% |
How often do you have open days at University?
Our main University-wide open days take place several times a year. There are tours, talks and opportunities to meet staff and students. We also run campus tours throughout term time. We organise applicant open days between November and March to give UCAS applicants the opportunity to find out more about the course they have applied for.
Why choose university accommodation at Sheffield?
At the University of Sheffield, we do everything you can imagine to make your time in University accommodation a great one from the word go. Your safety is our top priority. Open Days are a great opportunity to take a look around the University campus and to also get a feel for our accommodation and the facilities on site.
What can I do on an undergraduate Open Day?
Our undergraduate open days give you the chance to discover more about our world-class university. Take tours of the campus, the Students’ Union and accommodation. Listen to talks about studying abroad.
What other opportunities do we offer at Sheffield?
We offer other opportunities to visit Sheffield including regular campus tours, weekly live virtual events and, after you apply, you will have the opportunity to attend an applicant day.