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University of Sheffield is ranked in the top 100 global universities by QS and is considered to be one of the world top-100 university, University of Leeds rankings have placed it among the top 100 universities in the world since 2020, as per the latest reports by QS Rankings.
| University of Sheffield | University of Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 92 QS World University 2026 # 98 Times Higher Education 2025 # 105 QS World University 2025 | # 86 QS World University 2026 # 82 QS World University 2025 # 109 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 96 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 106 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 92 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 96 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 78 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -60 PG Programs -57 | UG Programs -131 PG Programs -167 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6 % | 75.4 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 GRE-306 IELTS-6 PTE-61 TOEFL-88 | GMAT-600 GRE-299 IELTS-6 PTE-60 SAT-1200 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 30875 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31190 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24545 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34592 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35277 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15750 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability ranks: #121-130 | Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 52; University of Leeds is one of the top public universities in Leeds, United Kingdom. It is ranked #86 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Of :
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| application requirements | 2 reference letters; CV; Supporting statement of 300-500 words | Minimum 60% in bachelors for admission in PG; Letter of Intent, Statement of Purpose, CV, at least 2 references |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Sheffield University Management School | Leeds University Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.4/10 Read 18 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 46 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Sheffield | University of Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1905 | 1904 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 40% Male, 60% Female |
| Location Facts | Two campus areas: Western Bank (main) and St George’s. The main campus is located in the heart of city, surrounded by many green spaces gardens, parks and woodland area. | Campus is 10 minutes away from Leed’s city center; well-connected with regular public transport services; it has Parkinson Building, Maurice Keyworth Building, Great Hall and Post-war buildings |
| Library | According 2017-18 annual report: 1.1 million collections; 3.2 million visits; 3,532 study spaces; 5.6 million digital library searches; 12.1 million digital downloads; 216,000 books loaned | 5 libraries with 3900 study spaces; Brotherton library: for arts, social sciences, and law; Edward Boyle library: for science and engineering; Health Sciences Library: for medicine and health-related subjects; Laidlaw Library: for group work, bookable space and on-site academic skills support, St James University Hospital Library: supports university’s research & teaching staff, medical & healthcare students and employees of the Hospital trust; |
| Campus Life | Student’s Union has 350 clubs and societies; bars, cafe, and restaurants; box office for tickets to concerts and performances; events; student council; support services. The university also offers opportunities to indulge in volunteering, DJing, Dancing, Sports, involving in faith groups, Faishon, and Film making. | University’s union has over 300 clubs and societies; Free counseling, mental health support groups, workshops, etc; discounted access to university’s sports center: The Edge; Sports Park Weetwood for outdoor sports; various sports clubs and programs; University has shops, cafes, bars, nightclubs, theatre, spa, hairdressers, bank and a student advice center on-campus |
| Hostel | #Rooms - Shared Bathroom - $4200 #Rooms - En-Suite+ - $7879 #Rooms - Delux+ - $8473 | #Self Catered En-Suite Room - $7599 #Catered En-suite Room - $8151 |
| Famous Alumni | David Childs (former Managing Partner of Clifford Chance); Lindsay Ashford (author); Hilary Mantel (two times Booker Prize winner); Glenn Moore (comedian); Any Johnson (pilot); Helen Sharman (first British astronaut); Sir Donald Bailey (inventor of the Bailey Bridge), Lord Florey (Nobel Prize laureate), Sir Hans Krebs (Nobel Prize laureate), etc. | George Porter (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Wole Soyinka (Nobel Prize in Literature); Archer John Porter Martin (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Emma Mackey (actress); Tony Harrison (poet); Alan Yentob (former BBC executive); Piers Sellers (NASA astronaut) |
| City Life | Sheffield is known as the “steel city”; home to the world’s oldest football club: Sheffield FC; has the largest theatre complex of the UK. It is not only the 4th largest city in England but also one of the safest cities. The city is also known for having the cost of living 10% lower than the national average. The unemployment rate of the city is 4.2% | Leeds is the largest city of West Yorkshire in Northern England; located approximately 170 miles north of Central London; 30 minutes away from Leeds Bradford international airport; 1 hour away from Manchester airport; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 4.1%; it is the 8th largest engineering center and 2nd largest printing manufacturing center in UK |
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