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Ravensbourne University London

London

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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

Ravensbourne University London

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, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on international.

Ravensbourne University London vs Sheffield Hallam University at a glance

Ravensbourne University London and Sheffield Hallam University both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Ravensbourne University London is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Ravensbourne University London is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 1. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £19,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 10 and Ravensbourne University London in 3.

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
1962
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.

Ravensbourne University London

Sheffield Hallam University

79.3%
82.8%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
86.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.3%
14.3%

International

International student share

90
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.

Ravensbourne University London

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🌐Nepal23.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
  • 🌐Morocco1.1%
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Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

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

Subjects

18 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.

Ravensbourne University London

Sheffield Hallam University

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Civil Engineering.

Only at Ravensbourne University 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

Ravensbourne University London
£17,500
Sheffield Hallam University
£18,000

Ravensbourne University London is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Ravensbourne University London
£18,500
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.

Ravensbourne University London

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction71%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    71%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    71%Satisfaction92%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Software Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Information Systems

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction85%

  • Computing & IT

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    71%Satisfaction85%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Ravensbourne University London

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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

Ravensbourne University London vs Sheffield Hallam University: common questions

Is Ravensbourne University London or Sheffield Hallam University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £18,000 at Sheffield Hallam University: Ravensbourne University London is about £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 Ravensbourne University London and Sheffield Hallam University?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Management, Accounting and 6 more.

Is Ravensbourne University London or Sheffield Hallam University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £20,500 from Sheffield Hallam University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Ravensbourne University London and 89% at Sheffield Hallam University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Ravensbourne University London or Sheffield Hallam University offer more courses?

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.

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

Ravensbourne University London teaches 2 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Creative Arts (General) and Music.

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

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 66 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Law, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 58 more.

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Ravensbourne University London90 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses