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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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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.

4/12

Greenwich

scored higher in 4 categories

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8/12

Sheffield

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF, established, international, scholarship.

University of Greenwich vs University of Sheffield at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Sheffield both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Greenwich is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: University of Greenwich is about £11,910 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 14 and University of Greenwich in 11, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Architecture: £35,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £23,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 15 and University of Greenwich in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#82
#601
THE World
#108
#79
Guardian UK
#19
1890
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.

University of Greenwich

University of Sheffield

84.6%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
28.1%

International

International student share

272
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
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Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

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

Subjects

43 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 of Greenwich

University of Sheffield

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Architecture, Economics, History, Mechanical Engineering, Music, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Landscape Architecture & Design, Psychology (General), Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Software Engineering, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Animal Science, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Developmental & Educational Psychology, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Statistics.

Only at University of Greenwich

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

University of Greenwich
£17,980
University of Sheffield
£25,830

University of Greenwich is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Sheffield
£31,360

University of Greenwich is about £11,910 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.

University of Greenwich

University of Sheffield

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    77%Satisfaction95%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Biochemistry

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Biology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,750Salary (3 years)£32,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

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

University of Greenwich vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University of Greenwich is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: University of Greenwich is about £11,910 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 University of Greenwich and University of Sheffield?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Management and 31 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Sheffield better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Greenwich and 95% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 29 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Forensic Science, Pharmacology, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 21 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 34 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Physics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Philosophy, Planning & Housing, Asian Languages & Studies and 26 more.

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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses