The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, England, founded as the University of Sheffield in 1905. It reports 27,885 students and 26 academic departments for 2024–25, with published undergraduate and postgraduate study across engineering, computing, social sciences, architecture, law and…
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English
September
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, England, founded as the University of Sheffield in 1905. It reports 27,885 students and 26 academic departments for 2024–25, with published undergraduate and postgraduate study across engineering, computing, social sciences, architecture, law and other fields.
Sheffield is a city-campus university with teaching and research facilities across the Western Bank and St George's areas. The university reports 27,885 students, 8,786 staff and 26 academic departments for 2024–25. Facilities include the Diamond engineering building, libraries, specialist laboratories, studios, student services and Students' Union spaces.
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Sheffield is a city-campus university with teaching and research facilities across the Western Bank and St George's areas. The university reports 27,885 students, 8,786 staff and 26 academic departments for 2024–25. Facilities include the Diamond engineering building, libraries, specialist laboratories, studios, student services and Students' Union spaces.
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The university reports 6,049 places in university-owned accommodation or partner properties for 2025–26 and says 74.5% of first-year full-time students were allocated a place. Room type, contract length, deposit, catering and price vary by residence, so applicants should use Sheffield's current accommodation listings rather than assume one universal rate.
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Sheffield's city location provides supermarkets, restaurants and varied food options around campus. Students with religious, allergy or medical dietary needs should confirm menus and kitchen arrangements for the chosen residence. The university's accommodation and student-support teams are the appropriate source for current catered-hall and self-catered details.
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The university provides student welfare, security and emergency guidance through its official support services. Students should use current campus contacts, follow residence and travel guidance, and confirm health, insurance and visa obligations before arrival. No university can guarantee personal safety or a particular outcome. Sheffield's official student services include academic and personal tutoring, welfare support, international-student guidance, libraries, Students' Union services and careers support. Programme pages identify additional school-level support, such as a Computer Science student welfare adviser. Confirm the right contact for the selected course before applying.
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