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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

3/12

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Southampton

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Sheffield Hallam University is ahead on TEF, established, employment.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University of Southampton both teach 65 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and General Engineering. Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 39 and Sheffield Hallam University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £25,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 23 and Sheffield Hallam University in 14, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#111
#801
THE World
#129
#63
Guardian UK
#16
1843
Established
1862
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 Southampton

82.8%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
35.1%

International

International student share

365
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

12
52

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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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

65 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, History, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Management, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Community & Specialist Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Biology, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Information & Library Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Statistics, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Computing, Architecture, English Language, English Studies, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Social Sciences (General), Technology & Logistics, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Creative Writing.

Only at Sheffield Hallam University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Sheffield Hallam University
No data
University of Southampton
£31,200

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 Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    75%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    73%Satisfaction66%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 41 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 Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Sheffield Hallam University is about £8,000 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 of Southampton?

Both universities teach 65 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Aerospace Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Physics and 53 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Sheffield Hallam University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses.

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

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism, Drama & Theatre, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies and 11 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 26 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Archaeology, Ancient Languages, English Literature, Marine Engineering & Technology, Music, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy and 18 more.

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