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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/12

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 5 categories

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7/12

Sheffield

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 7 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on TEF, established, employment, courses, scholarship.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sheffield both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University is about £7,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 28 and Sheffield Hallam University in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 23 and Sheffield Hallam University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#82
#801
THE World
#108
#63
Guardian UK
#19
1843
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Sheffield

82.8%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
28.1%

International

International student share

365
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
2

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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Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

Subjects

50 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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, English Studies, General Engineering, Journalism, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biology, Accounting, Management, Planning & Housing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Adult Nursing, Information & Library Studies, Environmental Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Language, GIS & Remote Sensing, Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Technology & Logistics, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Statistics.

Only at Sheffield Hallam University

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Sheffield Hallam University is about £7,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Sheffield Hallam University
No data
University of Sheffield
£31,360

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 Sheffield

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    75%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    80%Satisfaction95%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Software Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Physics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    78%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Sheffield Hallam University is about £7,830 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Computer Science, Chemistry, Marketing, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 38 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Sheffield Hallam University and 80% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sheffield lists 307 courses.

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

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 34 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 26 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 27 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Landscape Architecture & Design, Philosophy, Asian Languages & Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities and 19 more.

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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses