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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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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.

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Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on TEF, established, employment, courses, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 60 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 44 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 22 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 15, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £28,000 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 23 and Sheffield Hallam University in 18.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#53
Guardian UK
#63
1969
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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Sheffield Hallam University

83.5%
82.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
14.3%

International

International student share

305
365

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

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

Subjects

60 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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Sheffield Hallam University

Also taught at both: Chemistry, History, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Fine Art, Physics, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Midwifery, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Biology, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, English Language, Human Resource Management, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Nursing (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Sheffield Hallam University
£18,000

Sheffield Hallam University is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction71%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    66%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction75%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 44 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Sheffield Hallam University is about £1,850 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and Sheffield Hallam University?

Both universities teach 60 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Building & Construction and 48 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Sheffield Hallam University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £26,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 73% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 11 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including English Literature, Physical Geography & Climate, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Forensic Science, Personal & Professional Development, Healthcare Science, Heritage & Conservation, Linguistics and 3 more.

What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 24 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Management, Community & Specialist Nursing, Information & Library Studies and 16 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses