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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Sheffield Hallam University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction.

DN Colleges Group vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 11 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £26,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 11 and Sheffield Hallam University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#63
2017
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.

DN Colleges Group

Sheffield Hallam University

92.2%
82.8%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

72
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Sheffield Hallam

    44 countries · 14.3% international

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

    Subjects

    23 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Sheffield Hallam University

    Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Fine Art, General Engineering.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Sheffield Hallam University
    £18,000

    DN Colleges Group is about £5,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Sheffield Hallam University

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      91%Satisfaction71%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      88%Satisfaction73%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      84%Satisfaction83%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      96%Satisfaction72%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      98%Satisfaction77%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Computing & IT

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction74%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      100%Satisfaction84%

    Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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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

    DN Colleges Group vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: DN Colleges Group is about £5,500 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 DN Colleges Group and Sheffield Hallam University?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 11 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or Sheffield Hallam University better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £20,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

    Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 3 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Animal Science, English Literature and Social Policy & Public Policy.

    What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Sheffield Hallam University teaches 61 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Law, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 53 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses