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Barnsley
Sheffield · QS World #82
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Barnsley College University Centre
scored higher in 0 categories
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Sheffield
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.
Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Sheffield at a glance
Barnsley College University Centre and University of Sheffield both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business & Management (General). Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,330 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher.
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.
Barnsley College University Centre
University of Sheffield
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.
Barnsley College University Centre
No published data on international students
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
Subjects
12 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.
Barnsley College University Centre
University of Sheffield
Politics & International Relations
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Civil Engineering
General Engineering
History
Sociology & Criminology
Software Engineering
Building & Construction
Animal Science
Only at Barnsley College University Centre
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
- Barnsley College University Centre
- £13,500
- University of Sheffield
- £25,830
Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,330 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Barnsley College University Centre
- No data
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
We do not have reliable international fee data for Barnsley College University Centre 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.
Barnsley College University Centre
University of Sheffield
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000100%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBarnsley College University Centre
Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Sheffield: common questions
Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Barnsley College University Centre is about £12,330 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 Barnsley College University Centre and University of Sheffield?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, History, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Building & Construction and Animal Science.
Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.
What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at University of Sheffield?
Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and Social Work.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at Barnsley College University Centre?
University of Sheffield teaches 65 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Physics, Mathematics, English Studies, Law, Music, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Economics and 57 more.
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