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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

11/12

Sheffield

scored higher in 11 categories

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1/12

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

University of Sheffield vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Sheffield and University of the Arts London both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Music and Business & Management (General). University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,830 a year at University of Sheffield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Sheffield is about £5,060 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,360 a year at University of Sheffield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £470 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £38,500 three years after graduating from University of Sheffield, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#82
QS World
#851
#108
THE World
#1501
#19
Guardian UK
#52
1905
Established
1986
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Sheffield

University of the Arts London

89.6%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£36,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.3%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.1%
54%

International

International student share

307
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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

100 countries · 28.1% international

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

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

15 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 Sheffield

University of the Arts London

Only at University of Sheffield

Only at University of the Arts London

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 Sheffield
£25,830
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of Sheffield is about £5,060 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Sheffield
£31,360
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £470 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 Sheffield

University of the Arts London

  • Computer Science

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction81%

  • Journalism

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Information Systems & Data Science

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%SatisfactionNo data

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

University of Sheffield vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of Sheffield or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,830 a year at University of Sheffield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Sheffield is about £5,060 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,360 a year at University of Sheffield and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £470 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 Sheffield and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Computer Science, Music, Business & Management (General), Architecture, Economics, Journalism, Marketing, Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Management, Cultural Studies, Psychology (General) and 3 more.

Is University of Sheffield or University of the Arts London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £38,500 three years after graduating from University of Sheffield, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at University of Sheffield and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Sheffield or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Sheffield teaches 62 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, General Engineering and 54 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Sheffield?

University of the Arts London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General) and 6 more.

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