University of Sheffield: a guide to the courses, rankings and student life

The University of Sheffield grew out of three local institutions: the Sheffield School of Medicine, Firth College and the Sheffield Technical School.

In 1897, the three institutions were amalgamated by Royal Charter to form the University College of Sheffield, which then became the University of Sheffield in 1905.

In the century-plus since, it has become one of the country's most celebrated higher learning establishments, currently ranked 33rd in the UK, according to the Complete University Guide.

It is also a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, the Worldwide Universities Network, the N8 Group of the eight most research intensive universities in Northern England and the White Rose University Consortium. 

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Courses and teaching

The most popular courses at the institution include Medicine, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Law, Management and Geography.

Described as a 'research university', Sheffield have a global reputation for excellence across many of their courses and include students in many research projects across them all.

Costs

Average course costs for UK citizens taking undergraduate degrees at the university are £9,250 annually.

Student life

Sheffield almost always sits at the top of the pile for student experience.

The combined student populations of the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University mean that the city is always bustling with young people. Sheffield's music hot spots are frequented by big name bands and, as the biggest city in South Yorkshire, there's a vast number of bars, pubs and clubs in the area.