Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

B
Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

U
University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

9/12

Sheffield

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). Brunel University of London is ahead on international, courses, scholarship.

Brunel University of London vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Sheffield both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and General Engineering. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Brunel University of London is about £8,430 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Brunel University of London is about £6,560 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 11 and Brunel University of London in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Aerospace Engineering: £29,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £34,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 15 and Brunel University of London in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#82
#401
THE World
#108
#69
Guardian UK
#19
1966
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Brunel University of London

University of Sheffield

81.7%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
28.1%

International

International student share

373
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
2

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.

Brunel University of London

81 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
  • 🇨🇳China6.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
VS

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

40 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.

Brunel University of London

University of Sheffield

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, English Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Accounting, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Adult Nursing, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, International Development, Marketing, Medicine, Social Sciences (General), Statistics, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Sheffield

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

Brunel University of London
£17,400
University of Sheffield
£25,830

Brunel University of London is about £8,430 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Sheffield
£31,360

Brunel University of London is about £6,560 a year cheaper.

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.

Brunel University of London

University of Sheffield

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    72%Satisfaction87%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    80%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    74%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    70%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Brunel University of London

MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

£14,750

Deadline: Aug 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

100%

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

University of Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

View all scholarships →

FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Sheffield: common questions

Is Brunel University of London or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Brunel University of London is about £8,430 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Brunel University of London is about £6,560 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 Brunel University of London and University of Sheffield?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Economics, Biochemistry and 28 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Sheffield better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £27,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Brunel University of London and 94% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Brunel University of London or University of Sheffield offer more courses?

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sheffield lists 307 courses.

What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at University of Sheffield?

Brunel University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Anthropology and 14 more.

What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at Brunel University of London?

University of Sheffield teaches 37 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Architecture, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Landscape Architecture & Design, Planning & Housing and 29 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

B
Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses