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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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.

2/11

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Sheffield

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on established, employment.

London South Bank University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Sheffield both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction, Computer Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 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 London South Bank University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: London South Bank University is about £8,430 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: London South Bank University is about £12,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 14 and London South Bank University in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 8 and London South Bank University in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#82
#601
THE World
#108
#78
Guardian UK
#19
1892
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.

London South Bank University

University of Sheffield

85.1%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
28.1%

International

International student share

240
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
VS

Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

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

Subjects

29 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.

London South Bank University

University of Sheffield

Also taught at both: Planning & Housing, Sociology & Criminology, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Accounting, Marketing, Clinical Specialities, Social Sciences (General), Management, Applied Psychology, Dentistry.

Only at London South Bank 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
University of Sheffield
£25,830

London South Bank University is about £8,430 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Sheffield
£31,360

London South Bank University is about £12,460 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.

London South Bank University

University of Sheffield

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    66%Satisfaction97%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    75%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Planning & Housing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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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

London South Bank University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: London South Bank University is about £8,430 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: London South Bank University is about £12,460 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 London South Bank University and University of Sheffield?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Building & Construction, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Chemical Engineering and 17 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Sheffield better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 95% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of Sheffield offer more courses?

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Imaging, Design & Fashion and 18 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 48 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, English Studies, History, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry and 40 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses