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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/11

Bristol

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on ranking, TEF, established, employment, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 44 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 32 and Sheffield Hallam University in 5, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £25,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 42 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 24 and Sheffield Hallam University in 16, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#761
QS World
#1001
#601
THE World
#801
#66
Guardian UK
#63
1969
Established
1843
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Bristol, UWE

Sheffield Hallam University

86%
82.8%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£31,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
14.3%

International

International student share

257
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
12

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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
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Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India53%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria15.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🌐Myanmar (Burma)3.5%

Subjects

60 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.

Bristol, UWE

Sheffield Hallam University

Also taught at both: Medical Imaging, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Economics, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Journalism, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Business Information Systems, Human Geography & Environment, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Technology & Logistics, Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Social Work, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, English Language, General Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Planning & Housing, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Sheffield Hallam University
£18,000

Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
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.

Bristol, UWE

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction71%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Software Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 44 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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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

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,250 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 Bristol, UWE and Sheffield Hallam University?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering and 48 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Sheffield Hallam University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £25,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 71% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 12 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Forensic Science, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Philosophy, Applied & General Science, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, English Literature and 4 more.

What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 24 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Information & Library Studies, Physics, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Biochemistry and 16 more.

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