The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

Why study at Sheffield?

An informed choice

Postgraduate physics studentA University of Sheffield postgraduate degree is a real investment in your future. Our reputation for teaching and research is world class.

Whether you want to develop your career, or deepen your subject knowledge, Sheffield is a great choice.

Our academic excellence

Your future career

University of the Year

A supportive environment

The research produced at Sheffield is of international significance. Our supervisors and tutors are at the leading edge of their fields, constantly pushing the boundaries of current understanding, challenging accepted wisdom.

They develop that spirit of rigorous enquiry in their students, who are valued wherever they choose to build their future.

Student's Union

Student support

Celebrating diversity

Our work is groundbreaking and diverse. One of our key strengths is in bringing together people from different backgrounds, adding fresh perspectives to problem solving.

In order to achieve this, we build relationships with partner institutions across the world. To assist collaboration, we constantly invest in cutting-edge technologies.

State of the art facilities

Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences

The University has reaffirmed its position at the forefront of multi-disciplinary research with the opening of a new £20 million North Campus, the largest research complex in the UK, home to the Kroto Institute for chemistry, and the Nanoscience and Technology Centre.

The £5.5 million Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS) centre is equipped to become a world-leading facility for interdisciplinary data-rich social sciences research.

Postgraduate study environment

New experiences

Being a student at Sheffield is more than just an academic education. There are lots of opportunities to gain new experiences. You can get involved in many different activities such as sport or outdoor pursuits, drama, music, IT or technology, voluntary work, the arts, conservation or the environment.

Sport and fitness

Make the most of your time at Sheffield

Strong links with industry

Many of our research partners are world leaders in industry. Household names such as Boeing and Rolls-Royce sponsor facilities at Sheffield.

We also carry out important work with government and other organisations at home and internationally.

Your future career