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UCAS code: S18

A world-top 100 university set in the heart of a vibrant, student-friendly city, Sheffield is a Russell Group university with exceptional teaching and award-winning Students' Union. With over 400 societies and sports clubs and libraries open around the clock, you're guaranteed to have an outstanding student experiences.
Source: University of Sheffield Union of Students

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How students describe this university

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Varied union activities

87%

HIGH

Creative

66%

MED

Diverse local nightlife

79%

HIGH

Sporty

76%

HIGH

Political

67%

HIGH

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
Average graduate salary £22.8k HIGH
% of graduates in work or further study 96% MED
Student satisfaction score 78%

Number of students

30,865

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

65%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

2%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

49%

of students are male

Young / Mature

12%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

24%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

375 comments (87 students)
    • Facilities

      University libraries don’t have enough resources.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • Finances

      Very expensive and difficult to maintain.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • Overall

      Since starting this course at Sheffield university I have been supported throughout my time here. The tutors are very helpful...

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      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

      Overall

      Since starting this course at Sheffield university I have been supported throughout my time here. The tutors are very helpful and will go above and beyond for you.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • Support

      I have always received support in my assignments and feedback has been on time.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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    • Finances

      Coming from Surrey, Sheffield is much much cheaper and generally very affordable. Going out is pretty cheap on West Street,...

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      2024, 1st year student, Electrical And Electronic Engineering

      Finances

      Coming from Surrey, Sheffield is much much cheaper and generally very affordable. Going out is pretty cheap on West Street, price of a pint is £2.50 ish. Near uni accommodation there's a small Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco, then slightly further in Crookes there's a bigger Tesco, and then over towards Eccelsall Road there's an Aldi where you can do a weekly shop for £30 ish. Accommodation is priced fairly well, £6400 ish for the main accommodation (Endcliffe, Ranmoor and Allen Court) and then nearer to £5000 for Crescent Flats, Endcliffe Vale and Crescent Houses. Lots of uni-owned accommodation but also lots of private accommodation.

      2024, 1st year student, Electrical And Electronic Engineering

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    • Course

      The course is very interesting and has a lot of practical/ clinical experience.

      2024, 1st year student, Optometry

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