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University of Sheffield climbing the rankings

It’s been a record year of achievements for the University which has seen us:

  • Regain our position in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings. We are ranked 92nd in the world and 15th in the UK, meaning we have climbed 13 places in the world and two places in the UK.

  • Remain top of the Russell Group in the latest National Student Survey for the third year in a row with Sheffield’s SU ranked best Students’ Union among all UK universities.

  • Named University of the Year for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times as part of their Good University Guide 2026 ranking.

  • Rank among the top 20 in the UK within the Guardian 2026 Complete University Guide, a rise of two places from last year.

  • Ranked as the top university in the Russell Group for student experience and support by the Daily Mail 2026 University Guide.      

  • Lead the UK in attracting more research income and investment in engineering than any other UK university, according to the latest figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

  • Secure a place within the top 100 universities in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

At Sheffield, we prioritise providing our students with an exceptional educational experience and we are delighted that this commitment to world-class learning and teaching has been acknowledged and recognised. It is a real testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students and alumni.

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield.

Discover the most up-to-date rankings information online.

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