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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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.

6/7

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Sheffield Hallam University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 9 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £24,500 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £17,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 7 and Sheffield Hallam University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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#801
THE World
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#63
Guardian UK
—
1843
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Sheffield Hallam University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

82.8%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
No data

International

International student share

365
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
0

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.

Sheffield Hallam

44 countries · 14.3% international

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

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    17 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.

    Sheffield Hallam University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at Sheffield Hallam University

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    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

    Sheffield Hallam University
    £18,000
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Sheffield Hallam University
    No data
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    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.

    Sheffield Hallam University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Business & Management (General)

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      71%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%Satisfaction98%

    • Software Engineering

      £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction95%

    • Marketing

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      75%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      92%Satisfaction82%

    • Law

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      82%Satisfaction97%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      88%Satisfaction79%

    • Health & Social Care

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      74%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      77%Satisfaction98%

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

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    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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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Sheffield Hallam University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,000 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 Sheffield Hallam University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 5 more.

    Is Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Sheffield Hallam University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Sheffield Hallam University teaches 67 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 59 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and Music.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses