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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
Abertay
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Sheffield Hallam
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Sheffield Hallam University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on ranking, satisfaction.
Abertay University vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance
Abertay University and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Abertay University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.
Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £25,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 6, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
Sheffield Hallam University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
Sheffield Hallam
44 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India53%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
- 🌐Kuwait4.3%
- 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%
Subjects
29 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Abertay University
Sheffield Hallam University
Business & Management (General)
7 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
6 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Hospitality, Events & Tourism
1 courseTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Marketing
5 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Sociology & Criminology
3 coursesTypical fee £16,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Law
Accounting
Finance & Actuarial Science
1 courseTypical fee £18,950 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
Nutrition & Dietetics
Film Production & Cinematography
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Biomedical Sciences
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Applied Computing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Statistics.
Only at Abertay University
Only at Sheffield Hallam University
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- Sheffield Hallam University
- £18,000
Abertay University is about £1,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- Sheffield Hallam University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Sheffield Hallam University yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Abertay University
Sheffield Hallam University
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,00064%Satisfaction71%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction88%Hospitality, Events & Tourism
£22,500Salary (3 years)£22,50083%Satisfaction83%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£25,50083%Satisfaction84%Games Design & Computer Animation
£30,500Salary (3 years)£25,00087%Satisfaction93%Sociology & Criminology
£22,000Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction83%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£21,00092%Satisfaction82%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,50073%Satisfaction80%Nutrition & Dietetics
£29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction88%Software Engineering
£30,500Salary (3 years)£28,50084%Satisfaction85%Biomedical Sciences
£29,500Salary (3 years)£29,50090%Satisfaction84%Psychology (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,00086%Satisfaction82%
Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveAbertay University
View all scholarships →Sheffield Hallam University
GREAT Scholarships 2026
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
TASS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Executive MBA Scholarships
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Transform Together Scholarships
50%
Deadline: N/A
Vice-Chancellor's Award
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Abertay University vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions
Is Abertay University or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Abertay University is about £1,050 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and Sheffield Hallam University?
Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering and 17 more.
Is Abertay University or Sheffield Hallam University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £25,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Abertay University and 71% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?
Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at Sheffield Hallam University?
Abertay University teaches 2 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Food Science and Forensic Science.
What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at Abertay University?
Sheffield Hallam University teaches 55 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Medical Imaging, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemical Engineering, Economics and 47 more.
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