Rankings of Sheffield Hallam University

Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.

Latest ranking updates for Sheffield Hallam University
  • July 2024: Sheffield Hallam University ranks 731 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.
  • June 2024: Sheffield Hallam University ranks 1287 in the latest US News: Best Global Universities from Us News.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index: Research Leaders Academic Sector. Ranking position #2096.
  • June 2024: Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences) update. Sheffield Hallam University achieves place 1723.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #23 
    • #29 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #2 
    • #3 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #34 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #38 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Business

    • #38 
    • #46 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #58 
    • #75 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #68 
    • #87 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Design

    • #28 
    • #33 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #19 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #19 
    • #22 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #28 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #34 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #301 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #301 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #301 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #24 
    • #28 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #25 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #25 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #26 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #55 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #601 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #60 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #49 
    • #61 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #66 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #26 
    • #30 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #42 
    • #50 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #58 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #54 
    • #67 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #34 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #44 
    • #58 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #80 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #76 
    • #93 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #31 
    • #43 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #51 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #63 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #51 
    • #68 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #33 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #43 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #47 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #1723 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #28 
    • #35 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #52 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #48 
    • #60 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #66 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #74 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #80 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #71 
    • #83 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #72 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #74 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #66 
    • #87 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #451 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #37 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #50 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #52 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #58 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #63 
    • #78 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #29 
    • #39 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #42 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #57 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Sheffield Hallam University

Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#3 
Arts Visual & Performing
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Design
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Education
Chemical Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Engineering
Architecture The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#29 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30 
Journalism & Media Studies
Chemistry The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#33 
Natural Sciences
French CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#34 
Languages & Literature
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#35 
Social Studies & Humanities
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#39 
Sports Science

Student Ratings for Sheffield Hallam University

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.3 (based on 3229 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.4 (based on 2562 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.4 (based on 484 student ratings)
facebook logo Facebook ratings:
4.0 (based on 183 student ratings)

“So far, coming to this uni has been an easy transition and experience for me, I’m comfortable and confident for the next years to come.”

“There’s not much coordination or organisation between departments, which can be confusing when two departments try to use the same lecture hall. That’s just a small complaint though, as my overall experience has been overwhelmingly positive.”

“I’ve met lifelong friends here, and Sheffield is a city with a special kind of character that’s hard to describe. The residence halls are fairly modern and spacious, and I think they’re good value for the fees they ask for.”

About Sheffield Hallam University

PROS

  • Students aren’t obligated to accept any room offered in the residence halls, which means that if you don’t like yours for any reason you can request to look at others.
  • Sheffield Hallam offers a vibrant campus atmosphere and nightlife scene, ensuring students get all the social opportunities they need between classes and assignments.
  • Awarded 5 stars by QS Star rating in their categories of innovation, inclusiveness, employability, and teaching.

CONS

  • Some students express that lecturers don’t always make themselves available for assistance with assignments and issues with the program.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1843
Telephone:
+44 114 225 5555
Address:
Howard Street
S1 1WB, Sheffield
England UK
Website:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
Hans Krebs (Sheffield Hallam University, 1953)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Sheffield Hallam University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
67 /100
2562 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 213 students of Sheffield Hallam University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Sheffield Hallam University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 77.3

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Sheffield Hallam University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
21265
postgraduates:
5175
Total:
26440
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
4440
Nursing and Midwifery:
4365
Education and Teaching:
2100
Sociology:
1990
Computing:
1645
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
1480
Creative Arts and Design:
1300
Psychology:
1200
Architecture, Building and Planning:
1115
Biosciences:
880
Law:
825
Engineering (Non-Specific):
700
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
380
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
375
Allied Health:
320
Mechanical Engineering:
315
Agriculture, Food and Related Studies:
300
English Studies:
255
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
210
History:
185
Physics and Astronomy:
160
Politics:
145
Mathematical Sciences:
115
Chemistry:
100
Languages and Area Studies :
95
Performing Arts:
75
Materials and Technology:
10
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
835
Nigeria:
610
China:
330
Pakistan:
135
Thailand:
65
Malaysia:
60
Vietnam:
50
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
50
United Arab Emirates:
40
Kuwait:
40
Saudi Arabia:
25
Indonesia:
25
Iran:
20
Zimbabwe:
15
Sri Lanka:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Oman:
15
Ghana:
15
United States:
15
Kenya:
10
Taiwan:
10
Brazil:
5
Jordan:
5
Qatar:
5
Bahrain:
5
Canada:
5
Switzerland:
5
Singapore:
5
Philippines:
5
Nepal:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Korea (South):
5
Uganda:
5
South Africa:
5
Morocco:
5
Libya:
5
Egypt:
5
Cameroon:
5
Botswana:
5
Angola:
5
Turkey:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of Sheffield Hallam University

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