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International Merit Scholarships

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We offer a generous package of financial support for international students, including undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee. Applications are open for existing offer holders for programmes starting in autumn 2025.

](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships)

### Find a course

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[PhD study](/postgraduate/research/areas) [Pathway programmes for international students](http://usic.sheffield.ac.uk/ ) [Online learning](/online-learning) [Courses for mature students](/undergraduate/mature) [Apprenticeships](/apprenticeships)

Rankings

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University of the Year

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Plus Best Students' Union and Best Student Life - 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs)

[Why we're University of the Year](/about/uni-year "University of the Year")

1st in the Russell Group

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2024 National Student Survey (NSS), based on aggregate responses

[Why choose the University of Sheffield](/study/ranking "Ranking, reputation and history")

A world top-100 university

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12th in the UK and 98th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

[Our institutional rankings](/about/rankings "Rankings ")

Study

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### See why we're university of the Year

We offer an experience that our students value highly: a world-class learning and teaching environment that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and a vibrant student life.

[University of the Year 2024](/about/uni-year)

   [### Explore undergraduate study at Sheffield

Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.

Undergraduate study](/undergraduate/home)

   [### Search for a postgraduate course

A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.

Postgraduate course search](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught)

   [### PhD study

At Sheffield, you’ll join a supportive community of scholars who share your passion. Our reputation for excellence attracts some of the best minds in the world.

Find a PhD](/postgraduate/phd)

   [### Sheffield Live online events

Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.

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Research

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### Tackling the climate crisis with philosophy

How do we tackle the climate crisis? Education might be the answer. In collaboration with global partners, Dr Forstenzer's research is helping to shape the future of climate education for young people

[Reshaping climate education](/research/tackling-climate-crisis-philosophy)

   [### Research that changes lives

Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.

Our centres of excellence](/research/centres/cross-faculty)

   [### Our impact

Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.

Our research priorities](/vision/our-pillars/research)

   [### Feed your curiosity

The University of Sheffield Player is the place to discover and explore videos, podcasts and digital exhibitions about our research. Anytime, anywhere.

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News

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   [Credit: Philip Drury, University of Sheffield

11 March 2025

Black holes: not endings, but beginnings? New research could revolutionise our understanding of the universe

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Our understanding of black holes, time and the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new University of Sheffield research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos.](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/black-holes-not-endings-beginnings-new-research-could-revolutionise-our-understanding-universe)

   [10 March 2025

Jet fuel composition could affect its impact on the environment

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Changing the composition of jet fuel could affect its impact on the environment - potentially having adverse effects - according to a new report from researchers at the University of Sheffield.](https://terc.ac.uk/news-events/new-university-of-sheffield-report-explores-the-link-between-jet-fuel-components-and-climate-warming-contrails/)

   [An example of the Rivers of Reading activity hosted by Dr Sabine Little. Credit: Toby Little

6 March 2025

University of Sheffield helping children to create a ‘Reading River’ for World Book Day®

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World Book Day® has teamed up with the University of Sheffield to celebrate the importance of reading and help children chart their personal reading journey for this year’s event on 6 March 2025.](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/university-sheffield-helping-children-create-reading-river-world-book-dayr)

   [4 March 2025

Sheffield researchers help discover previously unidentified genes linked to rare diseases

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A landmark study has found 69 previously unidentified genetic determinants of rare disease, including uncommon forms of kidney disease and diabetes.](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/sheffield-researchers-help-discover-previously-unidentified-genes-linked-rare-diseases)

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Events

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   [Open days](/visit-us/home) 

   [What's on](/whatson/current) 

   [Winter graduation](/graduation/postgraduate) 

   [Catch up: events and research highlights](https://player.sheffield.ac.uk/) 

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   [Business and research](/collaborate/contact) 

   [International partnerships](/internationalpartnerships/home) 

   [Our role in the city and region](/city-region/home)