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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

St Mary's

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Sheffield

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). St Mary's University, Twickenham is ahead on established, employment.

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs University of Sheffield at a glance

St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Sheffield both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and Politics & International Relations. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,730 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £12,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, St Mary's University, Twickenham is higher in 4 and University of Sheffield in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £24,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 5 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#82
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THE World
#108
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Guardian UK
#19
1850
Established
1905
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Sheffield

87.5%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
28.1%

International

International student share

202
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

St Mary's

56 countries · 18.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.1%
  • 🇮🇳India11.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.3%
  • 🌐Nepal4.6%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland4.2%
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Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

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

Subjects

21 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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Sheffield

Also taught at both: Management, Anatomy & Pathology, English Literature, Accounting, Marketing, Medicine.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£17,100
University of Sheffield
£25,830

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,730 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
University of Sheffield
£31,360

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £12,580 a year cheaper.

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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Sheffield

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Journalism

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • English Literature

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

St Mary's University, Twickenham

The Simmie Awards 2026

See details

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs University of Sheffield: common questions

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Sheffield cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,730 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,780 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £12,580 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Sheffield?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Law, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Psychology (General), Journalism, Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 9 more.

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Sheffield better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £23,000 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 88% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Sheffield offer more courses?

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and St Mary's University, Twickenham lists 202 courses.

What can you study at St Mary's University, Twickenham but not at University of Sheffield?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 11 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Education Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Liberal Arts, Drama & Theatre and 3 more.

What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at St Mary's University, Twickenham?

University of Sheffield teaches 56 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, English Studies, General Engineering, Music, Chemical Engineering and 48 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses