Sheffield is not only known for Full Monty, but also for their importance during the Industrial Revolution. The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University with a total of 54 000 students are located there, and so are two independent colleges.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).

Students may use a diploma to enter the job force or prepare themselves for further study. Diploma programs are usually offered by technical schools or community colleges and take one to two years to complete.