University of Sheffield
A Russell Group university that jumped ten places into the global top 100 this year, Sheffield is known for engineering (home to the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing) and a well-established Indian student community.
#82
QS World Rank 2027
1,300+
Indian Students Enrolled
+10
Places Climbed in QS 2027
Russell Group
Founding Member
Why Sheffield
Why Indian students choose Sheffield
A Ten-Place Jump Into the Top 100
Sheffield rose ten places to #82 in the QS World Rankings 2027, now 14th in the UK.
Advanced Manufacturing With Boeing
The AMRC, a joint research centre with Boeing, gives Sheffield engineering students a direct industry pipeline few UK universities can match.
A £3,000 Automatic Fee Discount
Overseas postgraduate students starting in September 2026 automatically receive a £3,000 tuition fee reduction — no separate application needed.
GREAT Scholarships for India
Run with the British Council, the GREAT Scholarship offers £10,000–£12,500 toward a taught master's for Indian applicants in selected fields.
Post-Study Work Rights
The Graduate visa currently gives you 2 years in the UK to work after your degree (3 for PhD), reducing to 18 months for students starting from 2027.
Fixed Fee Guarantee
International students on multi-year courses pay the same tuition fee for every year of study — no mid-degree fee increases.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
MSc Data Science
School of Information, Journalism and Communication
MSc Artificial Intelligence
Centre for Machine Intelligence
MBA
Sheffield University Management School
BA Economics
School of Economics
Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | £32,905 | 1 year |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence | £31,500 | 1 year |
| MBA | £32,350 total | 1 year |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum grade varies by program)
IELTS 6.5+ overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent TOEFL/PTE score
Statement of Purpose tailored to your chosen program
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs (for visa purposes)
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
GREAT Scholarship (India)
£10,000–£12,500 toward tuition
International Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,500 automatic tuition discount
Overseas September 2026 Fee Reduction
£3,000 automatic tuition discount
Ready to Begin?
Your seat at Sheffieldstarts with one conversation.
BNPS international has guided students to Sheffieldfor years — from shortlisting the right program to visa approval. Let's talk about your profile.
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