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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Sheffield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, employment, courses, scholarship.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Sheffield both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Liverpool Hope University is about £10,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,860 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 17 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 14 and Liverpool Hope University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#82
#1501
THE World
#108
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Guardian UK
#19
1844
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool Hope University

University of Sheffield

89.3%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
28.1%

International

International student share

635
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
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Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

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

Subjects

33 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Sheffield

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, English Language, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Journalism, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Psychology, Cultural Studies, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Liverpool Hope University

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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
University of Sheffield
£25,830

Liverpool Hope University is about £10,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Sheffield
£31,360

Liverpool Hope University is about £14,860 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Sheffield

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Philosophy

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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University of Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Liverpool Hope University is about £10,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,860 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 Liverpool Hope University and University of Sheffield?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, English Literature, History, Law, Marketing, Psychology (General), Economics and 21 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Sheffield better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £23,000 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 88% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of Sheffield offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sheffield lists 307 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of Sheffield?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 23 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Writing, Education Studies, History of Art & Design, Dance and 15 more.

What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at Liverpool Hope University?

University of Sheffield teaches 44 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, English Studies, General Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture and 36 more.

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Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses