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Awards, rankings and achievements

We’re the largest university in Yorkshire for UK students, and our awards and rankings highlight what matters most to our students. High-quality teaching, strong employability outcomes and outstanding support. They show how we are recognised for helping students succeed and for the positive impact we make locally, nationally and globally.

Our top awards and achievements

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95% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduating, Graduate Outcomes Survey (2022/23).

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Gold rating for the outstanding quality of our teaching and graduate outcomes (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2023)

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Top five university in England and awarded gold for cost-of-living support for students (Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 2026)

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Top five university in England

We've been named as a top five university in England at the prestigious national Whatuni Student Choice Awards, voted for entirely by students.

Teaching quality and student experience

Awards, rankings and achievements focused on learning, satisfaction and student support.

Employability and industry engagement

Recognition linked to graduate outcomes, apprenticeships and real-world impact.

Social impact, equality and mobility

Recognition for reducing inequality, widening participation and social mobility.

 
Award Winners Whatuni Student Choice Awards

Gold winner cost-of-living support

We've won gold for our outstanding cost-of-living support for students at the prestigious national Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

Student life in Sheffield

Recognition for Sheffield as a top ranking place to live.


Research excellence and innovation

Awards and rankings highlighting research quality, collaboration and entrepreneurship.


Institutional excellence and overall recognition

“University of the Year” awards and shortlistings.



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Digital prospectus

From student insights to interactive campus maps, our digital undergraduate prospectus is your guide to how we're different.

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