Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield  United Kingdom

Sheffield Hallam University is a prestigious, TEF Gold-rated institution located in England’s most affordable student city (Uni Compare, 2025) and one of the UK's greenest. It offers over 200 postgraduate degrees, providing students with a blend of theory and practical experience. Through placements, real-world projects, and partnerships with global brands like the NHS, the BBC, IBM, and Unilever, students gain work-ready skills and build valuable career connections throughout their studies. With a diverse community of 37,000 students from over 100 countries, Sheffield Hallam is renowned for its award-winning teaching, exceptional student support, and emphasis on applied learning. The University’s mission is to transform lives, empowering students to succeed both academically and professionally. Its strong focus on employability ensures that 95% of its postgraduate students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 82% in highly skilled employment (2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey).

Why study at Sheffield Hallam University?

We’ve been voted one of the UK’s top 10 universities for postgraduate students in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 plus the city of Sheffield is England’s most affordable student city (Uni Compare, 2025).

We’ve recently opened three brand-new buildings, providing world-class teaching and learning spaces. Students can enjoy new restaurants, cafes, flexible digital-ready meeting rooms, and learning spaces, plus a working trading floor.

Students can access specialist support services throughout their university journey. These include academic study support, personal and wellbeing assistance, and comprehensive career development resources to help them prepare for their future.

We’ve also been voted one of the UK’s top 10 universities for student support in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026.

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Sheffield  United Kingdom

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Business & Management (5) Finance (14) Architecture, Building & Planning (3) Geography (17) Creative Arts & Design (9) Biological Sciences (4) Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27) Chemistry (6) Materials Science (24) Communication & Media Studies (7) Engineering (12) Psychology (31) Computer Science (8) Education (11) Sociology (33) Environmental Sciences (13) Social Work (32) Food Sciences (15) Mathematics (25) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Theology & Religious Studies (34) Physics (29) Information Services (20) History & Archaeology (19) Law (22) Politics & Government (30)

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Our mission is simple: we transform lives.

We provide people from all backgrounds with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed at whatever they choose to do.

But we don’t just help our students to thrive, we help them help others too. We do this by opening doors to research, placements and volunteer opportunities that have real and lasting social impact - addressing the health, economic and social challenges facing society today.

Some of the projects our students take on have life-changing effects on people from all over the world – from championing diversity in the legal sector and reuniting refugees with their families, to leading research into cures for cancer.

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Sheffield Hallam University is a diverse and inclusive community, home to approximately 30,000 students from more than 100 countries. From the moment students apply, they are welcomed into a supportive environment that provides guidance throughout their academic journey and beyond. Students can access specialist support services including academic study support, personal and wellbeing assistance, and comprehensive career development resources to help them prepare for their future. For students looking to improve their English language skills, the university offers expert tutoring through pre-sessional English Language courses.

The Sheffield Hallam Students' Union offers over 40 sports clubs, 80 student societies, and countless volunteering opportunities, making it easy to get involved, make friends, and find new passions.

As a Sheffield Hallam student, you’ll study in the heart of an amazing student city. Sheffield is a welcoming, multicultural city with a rich and proud history. It is safe and friendly, and home to more than 60,000 students.

It has been voted the most affordable student city in England (Uni Compare, 2025).

Sheffield offers the best of both worlds. As the UK’s fifth biggest city, it combines thriving music, art, sport, and cultural scenes with beautiful green spaces right on the doorstep. It’s also the gateway to the Peak District, one of the UK’s national parks, giving students the perfect balance of city life and natural beauty.



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Sheffield Hallam University

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