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## Rankings
### A world top-100 university
15th in the UK and 92nd in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026
[Our institutional rankings](https://sheffield.ac.uk/about/rankings "Rankings ")
### University of the Year for Student Experience
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
[Study at Sheffield](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/home "Study at Sheffield")
### 1st in the Russell Group
National Student Survey (NSS) 2025, based on aggregate responses
[Why choose the University of Sheffield](https://sheffield.ac.uk/study/ranking "Ranking, reputation and history")
## Study
[### 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.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/home)
[### Search for a postgraduate course
A masters from Sheffield means in-depth knowledge, advanced skills, and the confidence to achieve your ambitions.](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.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd)
[### Sheffield Live online events
Our weekly online sessions help you find out about different aspects of University life.\
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[### A world top-100 university
We are proud to be recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/about/world-top-100)
## Research
[### The power of language apps in a multilingual world
Dr González-Fernández's research suggests that language-learning apps aren't just alternatives to traditional methods but powerful complementary tools.
Using language apps to enhance teaching and learning](https://sheffield.ac.uk/research/power-language-apps-multilingual-world)
[### Research that changes lives
Our centres of excellence are taking an interdisciplinary approach to the biggest challenges facing the planet.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/research/centres/cross-faculty)
[### Our impact
Our researchers are making life-changing discoveries and solving problems that have a global impact.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/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.](https://player.sheffield.ac.uk/)
## News
[### University of Sheffield to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems
The University of Sheffield is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
13 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/university-sheffield-lead-ps125m-national-centre-next-generation-semiconductor-systems)
[The gift will support Sheffield's Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, which has trained more than 260 PhD students whose research is tackling the planet's most pressing sustainability challenges.
### University of Sheffield’s global sustainability work boosted by £3.5 million gift from Grantham Foundation
The University of Sheffield has been given a £3.5 million gift by the Grantham Foundation to deliver world class climate research, train the next generation of sustainability leaders and steer global climate policy.
13 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/university-sheffields-global-sustainability-work-boosted-ps35-million-gift-grantham-foundation)
[### New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease
Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors.\
10 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/new-study-reveals-how-ethiopias-hyenas-combat-climate-change-save-money-and-prevent-disease)
[### 396 Patches, 150 Languages, 100 volunteers: Sheffield unites to create ‘Quilt of Welcome’ celebrating city’s multilingual children
Hundreds of multilingual children from across Sheffield have helped create a huge ‘Quilt of Welcome’, celebrating the many languages spoken in the city while sending a welcoming message to others.
9 March 2026](https://sheffield.ac.uk/news/396-patches-150-languages-100-volunteers-sheffield-unites-create-quilt-welcome-celebrating-citys)
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## Events
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## Collaborate
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[Our role in the city and region](https://sheffield.ac.uk/city-region/home)