University of Sheffield among the top 50 most international universities in the world

The University of Sheffield was recently named one of the 'most international' universities by The Times Higher Education (THE).

The University of Sheffield has been ranked 42nd out of 1,200 leading universities worldwide for the second year running. The list includes universities with an outstanding international reputation, in turn helping to attract the very highest calibre of staff and students. CITY College International Faculty belongs to one of the world’s most international universities, and contributes to the university’s international community.

Compiled using an institution's international student score, international staff score, international co-authorship score and international reputation metrics, the highly-regarded top 50 also includes Oxford, Cambridge and leading universities in the US and Asia.

The University of Sheffield has worked hard over recent years to forge strong overseas partnerships with the world's top universities and industry, leading to opportunities for staff and student exchange, research links and inward investment in the local economy.

The rankings demonstrate the University of Sheffield’s high proportion of international students and staff, its work to collaborate on research with scholars from across the world and its strong global reputation to match. These factors are included in the metrics that allow Times Higher Education to produce the most comprehensive global university rankings in the world.

President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, Professor Koen Lamberts said: "I am delighted that the University of Sheffield has been recognised by Times Higher Education as a truly international University with a global outlook.

“It’s a real source of pride that we have over 140 nationalities represented here on campus and that our city has always made clear that staff and students from around the world are welcome. Our international students and staff play an important role in expanding the University's vibrant and dynamic cultural environment, as well as make a huge contribution to academic life, knowledge and our economic growth as a nation.”

The University of Sheffield has already received significant recognition for its award-winning #WeAreInternational campaign, designed to show the value of international students across the UK, both from an economic, cultural and skills perspective.

Source: www.sheffield.ac.uk