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Hertfordshire · QS #851
Sheffield · QS #82
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 11 datapoints
We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/11
Hertfordshire
scored higher in 3 categories
8/11
Sheffield
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield leads in 8 of 11 key metrics (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, salary, salary (5y), scholarship). But University of Hertfordshire has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.
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 of Hertfordshire
University of Sheffield
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (15m)
Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation
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 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Hertfordshire
77 countries · 57.5% international
- 🇮🇳India44.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
- 🇨🇳China1.8%
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Hertfordshire
View all scholarships →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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