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

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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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.

8/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 8 categories

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3/11

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

Imperial College London and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 13 and Sheffield Hallam University in 0. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £26,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#1001
#8
THE World
#801
#5
Guardian UK
#63
1907
Established
1843
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Imperial College London

Sheffield Hallam University

88.9%
82.8%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
14.3%

International

International student share

254
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
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Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

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

Subjects

31 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.

Imperial College London

Sheffield Hallam University

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, General Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Geography & Environment.

Only at Imperial College London

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

Imperial College London
£24,600
Sheffield Hallam University
£18,000

Sheffield Hallam University is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
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.

Imperial College London

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Software Engineering

    £65,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

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

Imperial College London vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £6,600 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 Imperial College London and Sheffield Hallam University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biology, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Biochemistry and 19 more.

Is Imperial College London or Sheffield Hallam University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £26,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 80% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

Imperial College London teaches 11 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Clinical Specialities, Anatomy & Pathology, Materials Engineering, Healthcare Science and 3 more.

What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at Imperial College London?

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 53 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Games Design & Computer Animation and 45 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses