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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield · QS World #1001

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

8/10

Sheffield Hallam

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Sunderland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Sheffield Hallam University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, international.

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sunderland both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Business & Management (General). Sheffield Hallam University offers 365 courses across 84 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Sheffield Hallam University is higher in 29 and University of Sunderland in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £27,000 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, against £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 26 and Sheffield Hallam University in 9, with 1 about level.

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
#1501
#63
Guardian UK
#86
1843
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

82.8%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
36.5%

International

International student share

365
193

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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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

48 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Management, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Economics, Education Studies, Nursing (General), Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Work, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Mathematics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Midwifery, Social Sciences (General), Children's Nursing, General Engineering, Public Relations.

Only at Sheffield Hallam University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Sheffield Hallam University
No data
University of Sunderland
£17,000

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 of Sunderland

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    71%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction95%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    75%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Software Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

Sheffield Hallam University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Sheffield Hallam University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £500 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 36 more.

Is Sheffield Hallam University or University of Sunderland better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University, and £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Sheffield Hallam University and 90% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Sheffield Hallam University lists 365 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Sheffield Hallam University teaches 36 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Community & Specialist Nursing, Computing & IT, Information & Library Studies, Politics & International Relations and 28 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 8 subject areas that Sheffield Hallam University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Performing Arts (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science, Music, Pharmacy and Medicine.

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Sheffield Hallam University365 courses · 12 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses