Sheffield Hallam University

The acceptance rate of Sheffield Hallam Uni is around 43%. This SHU acceptance rate suggests the admission process is somewhat competitive. 

• Indian students who want to take admission to the UG courses of SHU, they must have completed Class 12 with 65% - 70%
• For admission to SHU PG courses, the students must have a Bachelor's degree with minimum 55% - 60% or higher

English language requirements have to be met too. 

As per WhatUni Student Choice Awards for 2026, SHU has been voted as a top university in Yorkshire for a no. of categories. Theis include student support and career prospects, facilities and university halls, teaching quality and international student experience. Also, it has been awarded a Gold rating in TEF 2023. 

In 2026, Sheffield Hallam University ranking in UK in The Guardian rankings is #88. Whereas in 2027 Complete Uni Guide rankings, this university ranks at #81. The subject rankings (CUG) for 2027 are given below-

More than 300 full-time courses are offered by Sheffield Hallam University. The full time courses are available at the UG, PG and Research levels. Subject areas at this university are-

• Business & Management
• Computing
• Engineering
• Art and Design
• Nursing & Midwifery
• Marketing
• Digital Media

More than 300 full-time courses are offered by Sheffield Hallam University. The full time courses are available at the UG, PG and Research levels. Subject areas at this university are-

• Business & Management
• Computing
• Engineering
• Art and Design
• Nursing & Midwifery
• Marketing
• Digital Media

Yes, Sheffield Hallam Uni maintains a overall student satifaction rate of 87% for PG taught courses in the 2025 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. It also attains a studeny satisfaction rate of 85% for postgraduate research courses in the 2025 PG Research Experience Survey.

97% of PG taught students at Sheffield Hallam were in work or further studies, with 82% in highly skilled employment, after 15 months of graduating.

Sheffield Hallam Uni ranks among the top 50 universities in the UK for graduate prospects, as per the Complete University Guide. Listed below are some other rankings and recognitions of Sheffield Hallam Uni for Employability:

• the largest supplier of graduates to the public sector in the UK (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23)
• Shortlisted for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2026)
• Apprenticeship Award (Educate North Awards, 2024)

Sheffield Hallam Uni ranks #65 in the UK, #358 in Europe, and #1001 in the world in the QS Rankings 2026. It has ranked among the top 400 universities in Europe in the last 3 years straight.

Given below is the Sheffield Hallam QS Europe Rankings in recent years:

Yes, students can change their programme at Sheffield Hallam Uni. To change a program, contact Student Support advisor or Course Leader for further guidance.

To be eligible for a change of course, students need to meet the entry requirement for the said course.

They may also have to clear an interview round. The course change is to be approved by the course leader of the current and the future program.

Note: Change of course may not be possible for all courses at SHU

Yes, several Sheffield Halam Uni (SHU) courses come with an optional placement or sandwich year that allow students to gain industry experience by working 9 to 12 months full-time in their respective industry.

Students need to take approval from the university before going for the placement/sandwich year. Tuition fee for UG courses during the placement year is capped at 20% of the standard annual programme fee.

Check shu.ac.uk to know more.