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- The University of Sheffield Ranking
- Sheffield University Course Ranking
- Sheffield University US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Sheffield University The Guardian Ranking 2025
- Sheffield University The Complete University Guide Ranking 2026
- Sheffield University QS Ranking 2026
- Sheffield University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
- Sheffield University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
- Sheffield University Student Reviews
Sheffield UniversityThe University of Sheffield Ranking
The University of Sheffield is a popular name among international students planning to study in UK. Known for its academic rigour and diverse student community, the university is ranked by some of the top ranking bodies worldwide.
According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, The University of Sheffield ranking is #75, globally and #14, among universities in UK. World Ranking is unique ranking system that collates publicly available university and course rankings from leading publishers globally and organizes them into easy-to-understand data set. This method helps Indian students evaluate universities and courses based on their global presence and relevance in specific countries.While the Shiksha Popularity ranking for 2025 at national level has improved from #17 in 2024, the global ranking has seen a declining trend from its 2024 ranking of #74.
The university is also ranked by QS globally. In 2026, the university was ranked at #92, which has improved from 2025 ranking of #105. Additionally, in The (Times Higher Education) University Ranking for 2025, its position improved to #98 from #105 in 2024. Nationally, The University of Sheffield ranking as per US News and World Report has dropped in the 2025. It was ranked by US News and World Report at #166, whereas in 2024 this rank stood at #160.
Below table showcases three-year The University of Sheffield ranking trends:
Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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QS | Not Ranked | 104 | 105 | 92 |
THE | 114 | 105 | 98 | Not Ranked |
US News | 134 | 160 | 166 | Not Ranked |
The Guardian | 30 | 21 | 20 | Not Ranked |
The complete Guide | Not Ranked | 20 | 18 | 16 |
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World rank by different ranking providers
Shiksha
#75QS Ranking
#92THE Ranking
#98ARWU Ranking
#151US News Ranking
#166Sheffield UniversityCourse Ranking
The University of Sheffield ranks well for its Architecture & Built Environment, Communication & Media Studies, Arts & Humanities, and Engineering courses. In the previous years, The University of Sheffield has been ranked among the top universities in the world for Architecture & Built Environment by QS. As per the QS, The University of Sheffield ranks at #38 in 2024 for its Architecture & Built Environment courses. In 2023, this ranking stood at #32. Also, for QS Communication & Media Studies raking category, The University of Sheffield ranks at #51 position in 2024. Additionally, in THE 2024 ranking, THE University of Sheffield is ranked #74 for Arts & Humanities.
Apart from the global ranking bodies, Shiksha has also graded The University of Sheffield streams, such as Aerospace Engineering, Mass Communication & Media, and Engineering with A++, A+, and A grades. The presence of multiple rankings online can prove to be overwhelming to students looking to study abroad. Hence, Shiksha Study Abroad has launched Shiksha Grading. With it, students will no longer be required to check multiple ranking organisations to know about the performance of a particular university. Just checking Shiksha rating will suffice.
More details around The University of Sheffield courses and subject rankings are detailed in the below article.

Sheffield UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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Global Universities | 134 | 160 | 166 |

Sheffield UniversityThe Guardian Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
University | 30 | 21 | 20 |
Accounting and Finance | 39 | 41 | 40 |
Architecture | 5 | 7 | 4 |
Business and Management | 75 | 46 | 51 |
Chemical Engineering | 22 | 16 | 17 |
Civil Engineering | 11 | 11 | 5 |
Economics | 50 | 42 | 44 |
Electronic and Electrical Engineering | 19 | 3 | 6 |
Journalism | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Law | 53 | 47 | 23 |
Mechanical Engineering | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Medicine | 31 | 25 | 30 |
Physics | 41 | 36 | 43 |
Politics | 18 | 12 | 15 |
Sociology and Social Policy | 31 | 35 | 30 |

Sheffield UniversityThe Complete University Guide Ranking 2026
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
---|---|---|---|
UK University | 20 | 18 | 16 |
Accounting and Finance | 26 | 25 | 16 |
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Architecture | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Biological Sciences | 25 | 24 | 16 |
Business and Management Studies UK | 24 | 21 | 25 |
Chemical Engineering | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Civil Engineering | 12 | 11 | 5 |
Communication and Media Studies | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Computer Science | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Law | 23 | 16 | 12 |
Mechanical Engineering | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Medicine | 15 | 17 | 24 |
Nursing | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Physics and Astronomy | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Psychology | 22 | 18 | 16 |
Sociology | 22 | 19 | 13 |

Sheffield UniversityQS Ranking 2026
Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
---|---|---|---|
Europe | 28 | 29 | – / – |
World University | 104 | 105 | 92 |
Accounting and Finance | 151 | 151 | – / – |
Architecture and Built Environment | 38 | 44 | – / – |
Biological Sciences | 115 | 118 | – / – |
Communication and Media Studies | 51 | 51 | – / – |
Engineering and Technology | 106 | 104 | – / – |
Global MBA | 201 | 201 | – / – |
Law and Legal Studies | 151 | 151 | – / – |
Masters in Supply Chain Management | 51 | 51 | – / – |
Mathematics | 201 | 201 | – / – |
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 71 | 88 | – / – |
Medicine | 112 | 106 | – / – |
Nursing | 51 | 101 | – / – |
Performing Arts | 101 | 101 | – / – |
Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 201 | 251 | – / – |
Physics and Astronomy | 123 | 119 | – / – |
Politics | 51 | 89 | – / – |
Sociology | 87 | 93 | – / – |

Sheffield UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
---|---|---|---|
University | 114 | 105 | 98 |
Arts and Humanities | 76 | 74 | 76 |
Clinical and Health | 101 | 101 | 101 |
Engineering | 100 | 94 | 96 |
Law | 101 | 151 | 151 |
Life Sciences | 126 | 97 | 99 |
PG Business and Economics | 95 | 126 | 151 |
PG Computer Science | – / – | – / – | 151 |
Psychology | 101 | 101 | 101 |

Sheffield UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
---|---|---|---|
Universities | 101 | 151 | 151 |
Law | 151 | 151 | 201 |
Mathematics | 301 | 301 | 401 |
Nursing | 151 | 101 | 101 |
Physics | 101 | 151 | 101 |
Political Sciences | 101 | 101 | 101 |
Sociology | 51 | 51 | 27 |
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