University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a leading university located in Sheffield, UK.

Research and reputation

The University of Sheffield is a major contributor to research, being the third most highly rated research university in the UK after the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.

Related Topics:
University of Oxford - University of Cambridge

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The University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the European University Association, the Worldwide Universities Network and the White Rose University Consortium.

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Russell Group - European University Association - Worldwide Universities Network - White Rose University Consortium

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World rankings place Sheffield as the 69th best university in the world and 20th in Europe. The University has won Queen's Anniversary Awards in 1998, 2000 and 2002. It was also named the Sunday Times University of the Year in 2001.

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Queen's Anniversary Awards - 1998 - 2000 - 2002 - Sunday Times University of the Year - 2001

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Sheffield is particularly famous for its Archaeology, Architecture, Engineering, English, Philosophy and Politics departments, which are heavily oversubscribed.

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Archaeology - Architecture - Engineering - English - Philosophy - Politics

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