Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Sheffield. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 13 | $44,314 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 13 | $35,445 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 12 | $44,314 | See → |
| Business & management | 11 | $44,314 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 11 | $48,266 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 9 | $41,243 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 8 | $35,445 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 8 | $43,229 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 7 | $44,314 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 7 | $35,445 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 6 | $41,243 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $39,310 | See → |
| Social sciences | 5 | $35,445 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 4 | $43,229 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $46,246 | See → |
Costs and entry
116 courses mention scholarships. 4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Sheffield
The job market for the University of Sheffield's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $43,229 a year; half of the University of Sheffield's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $39,310 and $44,314. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $48,266, humanities & languages $35,445.
How is the University of Sheffield ranked?
The University of Sheffield is ranked #92 by QS (2026), #108 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #16 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #16 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Library & Information Management (#1) and Archaeology (#29).
What IELTS score does the University of Sheffield need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (98 of the 112 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Sheffield offer?
120 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (13), humanities & languages (13) and computer science & data technology (12).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Sheffield's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.