University profile
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
About
Why study at Sheffield Hallam University?
Sheffield Hallam University is a large public university in Sheffield, England, founded in 1843 as the Sheffield School of Design and granted university title in 1992. It is one of the UK's biggest universities and takes an applied, career-focused approach, with substantial provision in nursing and allied health, business, engineering, computing, sport science and art and design.
At a glance
Sheffield Hallam University in numbers
- 3Campuses
- 1843Founded
- 1001–1200QS World Ranking 2027
- 801–1000THE World Ranking 2027
- #88Guardian 2026
- #73THE REF ranking 2021
- 30,500Students
Rankings
How it ranks
1001–1200
QS World University Rankings 2027
801–1000
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#88
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#73
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
City Campus
The main campus in Sheffield city centre next to the railway station, home to business, law, engineering, computing, media and art and design.
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Collegiate Campus
A greener campus on Collegiate Crescent about 20 minutes' walk from the centre, housing health, nursing, sport and education subjects.
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Sheffield Hallam University in London
A new satellite campus at the Brent Cross Town development in the London Borough of Barnet, which the university says opens in 2026.
Funding
Scholarships
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- Transform Together Scholarships
- Vice-Chancellor's Award
- GREAT Scholarships
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
- Chevening Scholarships
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