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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Dundee

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University of Dundee both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Sheffield Hallam University is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 16 and Sheffield Hallam University in 11, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £25,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £34,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 20 and Sheffield Hallam University in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#447
#801
THE World
#301
#63
Guardian UK
#37
1843
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Sheffield Hallam University

University of Dundee

82.8%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
17.8%

International

International student share

365
498

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%
VS

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

53 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 of Dundee

Also taught at both: Nursing (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology, History, Management, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Work, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physics, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Biology, Information & Library Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Planning & Housing, Geography (General), Media & Film Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Pharmacology, Creative Writing, General Engineering.

Only at Sheffield Hallam University

Only at University of Dundee

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 of Dundee
£23,150

Sheffield Hallam University is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Sheffield Hallam University
No data
University of Dundee
£23,700

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 of Dundee

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Economics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    75%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    100%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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 of Dundee

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FAQ

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Dundee: common questions

Is Sheffield Hallam University or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Sheffield Hallam University is about £5,150 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 of Dundee?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Economics, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences and 41 more.

Is Sheffield Hallam University or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Sheffield Hallam University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Sheffield Hallam University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses.

What can you study at Sheffield Hallam University but not at University of Dundee?

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 31 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Software Engineering, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Building & Construction and 23 more.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at Sheffield Hallam University?

University of Dundee teaches 17 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Dentistry, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine, Forensic Science, Anatomy & Pathology, Anthropology, Biomedical Engineering and 9 more.

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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses