Sheffield Hallam University

About Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University is a diverse and inclusive institution, welcoming around 37,000 students from over 120 countries. It transforms lives through award-winning teaching, exceptional student support, and real-world work experience opportunities.

The university offers high-quality, applied degree programs that are designed in collaboration with industry experts. Every student is guaranteed work experience each year, equipping them with the hands-on skills and knowledge that employers value.

Recognised with a TEF Gold rating for teaching excellence, Sheffield Hallam's courses are delivered by passionate industry professionals who challenge students to excel both in the classroom and in real-world applications. Students are empowered to thrive academically and professionally, with state-of-the-art facilities and inspiring learning environments, Three new buildings, featuring world-class teaching, learning, and research facilities, will open in the next academic year. These buildings will offer flexible, digital-ready learning spaces, social areas, and spots to eat and relax, providing an enhanced student experience.

Sheffield was voted one of the UK’s top ten student cities by the Student Crowd (2024) and was named the UK’s greenest city (NatWest's Green Cities Report 2021). The city is surrounded by the Peak District National Park, offering a perfect blend of urban life and outdoor adventure. Additionally, Sheffield Hallam has been named 4th most affordable university in the UK according to The Times (2023), based on average costs of weekly rent, food, drink and transport.

Sheffield Hallam fosters a welcoming environment for international students from the moment they arrive. With airport pick-up services, a comprehensive orientation program, and a variety of events, the university ensures students feel at home and quickly settle into life in Sheffield.

Graduate outcomes

Sheffield Hallam students put their learning into practice through placements, real-world projects, and work experience opportunities embedded in every year of their course. It’s why 95 percent of students are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-22). It’s also a key reason why Sheffield Hallam was named University of the Year at the 2022 Educate North Awards for the high number of graduates securing top-quality jobs.

Sheffield Hallam partners with more than 900 leading brands and organisations such as Disney, Siemens, Jaguar Land Rover and British Airways to provide students with valuable opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Courses are designed with industry leaders, and many degrees are accredited by professional bodies, ensuring that students graduate with the skills and expertise employers want.

What’s new

Campus Development

GBP 250 million has been invested in transforming the university’s City Campus to provide exceptional new teaching and learning facilities. Three new zero-carbon ready buildings provide the latest technology and sustainability solutions, including new homes for Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University School of Law and social sciences and arts courses.

See the visualisations and the fly through video on Sheffield Hallam’s campus development page.

Chat to a current student

Prospective students now can connect one-on-one with student ambassadors, get impartial advice about student life, accommodation and courses, and get a real feel for what it’s like to study at Sheffield Hallam. The ambassadors, who are current students from various countries and subject areas, also share their experiences through online blogs.

These ambassadors play a key role in easing the transition into university life. Prospective applicants can select an ambassador based on their course, home country, hobbies and interests.

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is designed to support international and EU (non-UK) students in meeting the academic and English language entry qualifications required for undergraduate degrees. On successful completion, students qualify to progress onto a choice of more than 60 undergraduate degree programmes.

Sheffield Hallam offers three separate programme routes:

• Business, Law and Social Sciences
• Engineering
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths

The courses are designed to provide different entry points based on current English language level. There is a three-term programme starting in September and a two-term programme starting in January.