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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

4/11

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

Reading

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on TEF, established, employment, scholarship.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Reading at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University of Reading both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Design & Fashion. Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Sheffield Hallam University is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 29 and Sheffield Hallam University in 1. The widest gap is in Architecture: £22,500 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £36,500 from University of Reading. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 18 and Sheffield Hallam University in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#196
#801
THE World
#201
#63
Guardian UK
#33
1843
Established
1892
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 of Reading

82.8%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
18%

International

International student share

365
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
1

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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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

49 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Management, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Planning & Housing, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Human Resource Management, Pharmacology, Biology, Creative Writing, Food Production & Technology, Social Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Clinical & Health Psychology.

Only at Sheffield Hallam University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

Sheffield Hallam University is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Sheffield Hallam University
No data
University of Reading
£26,450

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 Reading

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    71%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    73%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction95%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £25,850 at University of Reading: Sheffield Hallam University is about £7,850 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 Sheffield Hallam University and University of Reading?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Design & Fashion, Economics, Marketing, Business Studies, Law, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, History, Chemistry, Psychology (General) and 37 more.

Is Sheffield Hallam University or University of Reading better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £35,500 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Sheffield Hallam University and 77% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses.

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

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 35 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 27 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 21 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, English Literature, Philosophy, Food Science, Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Pharmacy and 13 more.

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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses