The University of Sheffield’s continued success in ranking tables and other accolades puts our city and the wider region in the global spotlight. Local tech employers can help support the region’s reputation by contributing to the QS World University Rankings, which rely heavily on employer feedback.

When the University succeeds, so does the wider region

Awards and success in rankings tables don’t just benefit students and staff, they also benefit the brilliant businesses, organisations and not-for-profits that help make Sheffield such a wonderful place to live and work. A world-leading University attracts the brightest talent to live, work and play in the city, paying into the economy and in many cases, entering the job market upon graduation.

How you can help 

The QS World University Rankings are one of the largest and most trusted of the global rankings. As an employer in the region, you have the power to shape them.

If you’re involved in hiring decisions within your organisation at any level (or have been previously), you can directly influence the QS rankings. To participate, please provide your name, organisation and email address to qs@sheffield.ac.uk by 11 November 2024.

You’ll then receive an email from the University asking you to consent to take part in the Employer Reputation survey. After agreeing, QS will contact you via rankings@qs.com between February and March 2025 with the link to complete the survey.

Why rankings matter beyond campus

The University of Sheffield consistently ranks among the world’s best, bringing global attention to the city and driving regional prosperity.

These accomplishments not only enhance the University’s reputation, but help attract research funding, industry collaborations and global talent. This, in turn, fuels innovation and ensures that the University remains a diverse, dynamic, and talented community, ready to address today’s challenges while nurturing a pipeline of graduates ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

University of Sheffield reputation

It’s been a positive 12 months for the University of Sheffield in terms of research, teaching and relationships with its many industrial partners and collaborators. The University of Sheffield was named as one of the top 100 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. Students voted it University of the Year at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards, and it was named as the number one university in the Russell Group by the National Student Survey (NSS). The QS World University Rankings, which heavily rely on employer feedback, are another key indicator of its reputation.

More information on the QS World University Rankings

Established in 2004, the QS World University Rankings are an annual evaluation of the world’s top universities featuring 1,503 institutions across 104 locations. These rankings are designed to help students make informed comparisons between leading institutions globally. Using six key performance indicators, QS assesses universities in four critical areas: research, teaching, employability, and internationalisation.

As a reminder, if you would like to participate, please provide your name, organisation and email address to qs@sheffield.ac.uk by 11 November 2024.