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
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with Sheffield Hallam University in position 801.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: New edition of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Sheffield Hallam University ranked #83.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Sheffield Hallam University ranks 83 in the latest The Guardian League Table from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Sheffield Hallam University ranks 731 in the latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics.

University rankings

    • #65 
    • #82 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #67 
    • #83 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #63 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #801 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #144 
    • #1001 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #1317 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #1312 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #54 
    • #883 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #68 
    • #1563 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #251 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #1328 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #59 
    • #934 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #516 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #850 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #391 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #51 
    • #731 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #101 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #65 
    • #769 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #19 
    • #26 
    Food Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #23 
    • #30 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #35 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #7 
    Building
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #23 
    • #29 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #101 
    Art & Design
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #301 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #50 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #76 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #52 
    • #68 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #83 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #70 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #64 
    • #601 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #51 
    Hospitality & Leisure Management
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #43 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #64 
    • #82 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 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]
    • #37 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #201 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #251 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #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
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #61 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #601 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #50 
    • #64 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #66 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #54 
    • #64 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #51 
    • #62 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #38 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #32 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #44 
    • #58 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #79 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #39 
    • #51 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #51 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #50 
    • #60 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #41 
    • #51 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #36 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #50 
    • #66 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #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]
    • #38 
    • #48 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #71 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #35 
    • #42 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #35 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #56 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 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]
    • #70 
    • #85 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #16 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #62 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #72 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #73 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #49 
    • #451 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #35 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #50 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #58 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #37 
    • #49 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #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
Building CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Politics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Social Studies & Humanities
Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#19 
Design
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#22 
Education
Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Engineering
Food Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#26 
Agriculture
Physiotherapy CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#28 
Medicine & Health
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#30 
Journalism & Media Studies
Iberian Languages CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#32 
Languages & Literature

Student Reviews for Sheffield Hallam University

Student satisfaction:
4.2 (based on 430 student reviews)

“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

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Sheffield Hallam University

  Course
1 Politics - BA 100/100 (24 student reviews)
2 Building Surveying - BSc 100/100 (14 student reviews)
3 Interior Architecture and Design - BA 97/100 (24 student reviews)
4 Events Management - BSc 96/100 (19 student reviews)
5 Acting and Performance - BA 93/100 (11 student reviews)
6 Business and Enterprise Management - BA 93/100 (9 student reviews)
7 Human Nutrition and Health - BSc 92/100 (32 student reviews)
8 Nutrition, Diet and Wellbeing - BSc 92/100 (32 student reviews)
9 Creative Writing - BA 91/100 (16 student reviews)
10 Physics - BSc 91/100 (8 student reviews)

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Sheffield Hallam University

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Nursing (Learning Disability) and Social Work - BSc £30,000.00
2 Social Work - BA £30,000.00
3 Computer Science for Games - MComp £28,000.00
4 Computer Networks - BSc £28,000.00
5 Computer Science - BSc £28,000.00
6 Mechanical Engineering - MEng £26,000.00
7 Automotive Engineering - MEng £26,000.00
8 Chemical Engineering - BEng £26,000.00
9 Mathematics - BSc £25,500.00
10 Physics - BSc £25,000.00
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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
64 /100
1404 total respondents

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

Student composition of Sheffield Hallam University

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
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

Campuses of Sheffield Hallam University

The National College for High Speed Rail Limited (Birmingham)
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FAQ

Sheffield Hallam University ranks #53 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

Sheffield Hallam University ranks #2 in Sheffield in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Sheffield.

Sheffield Hallam University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 25 rankings of Sheffield Hallam University.

Sheffield Hallam University achieved #63 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Sheffield Hallam University.

Sheffield Hallam University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #2 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Health Studies). See all subject rankings for Sheffield Hallam University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Sheffield Hallam University ranks #2 among universities in Sheffield and #53 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Sheffield Hallam University.

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