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The University of Sheffield (informally Sheffield University[5][6]) is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It received its royal charter in 1905 as successor to the University College of Sheffield, which was established in 1897 by the merger of Sheffield Medical School (founded in 1828), Firth College (1879) and Sheffield Technical School (1884).
Sheffield is a multi-campus university predominantly over two campus areas: the Western Bank and the St George's.The university is organised into five academic faculties composed of multiple departments. It had 20,005 undergraduate and 8,710 postgraduate students in 2016/17. The annual income of the institution for 2017–18 was £691.8 million of which £197.5 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £636.8 million. Sheffield ranks among the top 10 of UK universities for research grant funding.
Sheffield was placed 75th worldwide and 13th in the UK according to QS World University Rankings[10] and 106th worldwide and 12th in the UK according to Times Higher Education World University Rankings. It was ranked 12th in the UK amongst multi-faculty institutions for the quality (GPA) of its research[12] and for its Research Power in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.[13] In 2011, Sheffield was named 'University of the Year' in the Times Higher Education awards.The Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2014 ranked the University of Sheffield 1st for student experience, social life, university facilities and accommodation, among other categories.
It is one of the original red brick universities, 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. There are eight Nobel laureates affiliated with Sheffield and six of them are the alumni or former long-term staff of the university.
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Admission
English Languages Requirements: If English is not your first language, you must have passed either IELTS with a score of 7.0 (a minimum of 6.5 in each component), or an equivalent English language qualification.
Admissions requirements
This page provides an overview of the standard requirements for entry to the University. This includes both academic requirements, designed to ensure that students are capable of succeeding on their chosen course, and other, general requirements that apply to all applicants.
Academic requirements
English language and mathematics requirements
You must be proficient in written and spoken English, normally demonstrated by grade 4 or grade C or above in GCSE English Language or an acceptable English language qualification.
Because of the nature of certain subject areas, some courses require higher levels of achievement in English language, or achievement in other GCSEs (for example GCSE Mathematics). Details of any additional GCSE requirements are included in our course entry requirements, available in our online prospectus:
Online undergraduate prospectus
Entry qualifications
We welcome applications from students studying a range of UK, European and international qualifications at Level 3 or above that offer suitable preparation for study at the University. Details of the qualifications that we consider for entry can be found on the following webpages:
A Levels
Other accepted UK qualifications
Accepted EU and International qualifications
If you're currently deciding which Level 3 qualifications to study in Years 12 or 13 (or equivalent), you might find it useful to read the Informed Choices guide, to which the University of Sheffield contributed.
Course entry requirements
All courses require you to achieve certain grades in your qualifications, and some require prior study and knowledge of specific subjects. Individual course entry requirements are listed in our online undergraduate prospectus:
Online undergraduate prospectus
The entry requirements listed in our paper prospectus may change. You should check the online prospectus for up-to-date information before you submit your application. Entry requirements for some courses may also change for late applicants (those applying after 15 January).
Foundation year courses
We offer a range of foundation years which offer guaranteed progression to our degree courses upon successful completion.
Science and engineering
For engineering and some science courses, we offer foundation years for strong students who don't have the subject background required for direct entry to the first year.
Science and Engineering Foundation Year
Department for Lifelong Learning
Through our Department for Lifelong Learning, we also offer foundation courses in a range of other subjects designed for students who have non-standard qualifications, who have had a sustained period out of education or whose studies have been significantly disrupted.
Degrees with a Foundation Year
International pathways
International students can apply for a foundation course at the University of Sheffield International College.
Pathway programmes for International students
Other requirements
The University requires all applicants to be capable of undertaking a period of high-level study leading to a degree qualification.
Our Fitness to Study Policy
We have specific procedures for the declaration of criminal convictions. Courses in Medicine, Dentistry, Speech Science, Orthoptics and Social Work also require you to undergo a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Accommodation
We've selected 6 great properties to be in our Early Bird offer - including En-suite apartments, Shared bathroom flats and Studios.
Look out for the donut sign to make £1000 in savings.
Birchen
Birchen provides self-catered accommodation for 84 residents within 14 apartments. The 14 apartments accommodate 6 residents in single study bedrooms.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
En-suite: £5,885.88 £5,085.88 Early Bird discount!
Cratcliffe
Cratcliffe provides self-catered accommodation for 109 residents within 24 flats. The 24 apartments accommodate between 3-6 residents in single study bedrooms.
Postgraduate only
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
En-suite: £5,885.88 £5,085.88 Early Bird discount!
Deluxe: £6,353.34 £5,553.34 Early Bird discount!
Contract length: 51 weeks
En-suite: £6,429.57 £5,629.57 Early Bird discount!
Deluxe: £6,940.08 £6,140.08 Early Bird discount!
Curbar
Curbar provides self-catered accommodation for 144 residents within 24 flats. The 24 individual apartments accommodate 6 residents in single study bedrooms.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
En-suite: £5,885.88 £5,085.88 Early Bird discount!
Birchen
Birchen provides self-catered accommodation for 84 residents within 14 apartments. The 14 apartments accommodate 6 residents in single study bedrooms.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
En-suite: £5,885.88 £5,085.88 Early Bird discount!
Cratcliffe
Cratcliffe provides self-catered accommodation for 109 residents within 24 flats. The 24 apartments accommodate between 3-6 residents in single study bedrooms.
Postgraduate only
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
En-suite: £5,885.88 £5,085.88 Early Bird discount!
Deluxe: £6,353.34 £5,553.34 Early Bird discount!
Contract length: 51 weeks
En-suite: £6,429.57 £5,629.57 Early Bird discount!
Deluxe: £6,940.08 £6,140.08 Early Bird discount!
Curbar
Curbar provides self-catered accommodation for 144 residents within 24 flats. The 24 individual apartments accommodate 6 residents in single study bedrooms.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
En-suite: £5,885.88 £5,085.88 Early Bird discount!
Endcliffe Vale Flats
Endcliffe Vale Flats vary in size and house 8-9 residents in single study bedrooms with shared bathrooms.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract: 42 weeks
Standard: £4,501.14 £3,701.14 Early Bird discount!
Laddow
Laddow provides self-catered accommodation in 51 self-contained Studio apartments.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 51 weeks
Studio: £8,796.48 £7,996.48 Early Bird discount!
Ravenstones
Ravenstones provides self-catered accommodation for 166 residents within 23 flats. The 23 individual apartments accommodate 6 residents in En-suite bedrooms.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
En-suite: £5,885.88 £5,085.88 Early Bird discount!
Contract length: 51 weeks (Postgraduate only)
En-suite: £6,429.57 £5,629.57 Early Bird discount!
University Houses
Crewe Lodge
Crewe Lodge is a 3 bed house, which provides self-catered accommodation.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 week
Standard: £4,086.60
Endcliffe Avenue - affordable housing
15, 17, 19, 21, 23 & 25 Endcliffe Avenue are our affordable housing options and provide self-catered accommodation.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 week
Standard: £3,304.56
Standard large: £3,877.86
14 Endcliffe Crescent
14 Endcliffe Crescent is a stone built, semi-detached property for 12 students.
Ranmoor/Endcliffe
Contract length: 42 weeks
Standard: £4,962.72
Standard deluxe: £5,236.14
Scholarships
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