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Peterborough
Sheffield · QS World #82
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/6
University Centre Peterborough
scored higher in 1 category
5/6
Sheffield
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Sheffield at a glance
University Centre Peterborough and University of Sheffield both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 2 and University Centre Peterborough in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University Centre Peterborough
University of Sheffield
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
University Centre Peterborough
No published data on international students
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
Subjects
9 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.
University Centre Peterborough
University of Sheffield
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
3 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Mechanical Engineering
Journalism
Psychology (General)
English Literature
Animal Science
Marketing
Only at University Centre Peterborough
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
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Sheffield
- £25,830
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Peterborough
- No data
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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.
University Centre Peterborough
University of Sheffield
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50076%Satisfaction80%Journalism
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50086%Satisfaction92%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Peterborough
View all scholarships →University of Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
University Centre Peterborough vs University of Sheffield: common questions
What subjects can you study at both University Centre Peterborough and University of Sheffield?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism, Psychology (General), English Literature, Animal Science and Marketing.
Does University Centre Peterborough or University of Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at University of Sheffield?
University Centre Peterborough teaches 11 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Education Studies, Performing Arts (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at University Centre Peterborough?
University of Sheffield teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, General Engineering and 60 more.
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