Sheffield University

Overview

Broad study areas: Arts, pure science, medicine (including dentistry, nursing, midwifery), law, engineering, social sciences, architecture.

Students: Total 23,200 (19,400 full-time, 3800 part-time); male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students 17,700 (15,600 full-time, 2100 part-time), of which 2900 international, 450 mature on entry. Postgraduates 5500. Teaching staff: 1300 full-time.

In Brief

A top UK research-led university.

Location: Sheffield, north of England.

Average UCAS points on entry: 310+.

Admissions information: AS-levels accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent (at least 18 units); many courses have specific subject and grade requirements. Most offers expressed in terms of grades, small number use UCAS tariff.

Drop-out rate: 3%.

State school entry: 83%.

Accommodation: Almost all first years housed.

In Depth

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