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Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1992

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1992

Type

Public

Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

1001–1200 in the world

About the university

Sheffield Hallam University traces its roots to the Sheffield School of Design, founded in 1843. It became Sheffield City Polytechnic and, in 1992, Sheffield Hallam University. Today it is one of the UK's largest universities, with about 31,000 students.

Hallam describes itself as an applied university focused on real-world impact. It is known for computing, business, engineering, health and nursing, sport, and hospitality and tourism, and most master's offer a work experience route with a placement of up to 12 months.

For Indian students the main attractions are moderate fees (most one-year master's cost £19,530 for 2027/28), both September and January starts, and an automatic Vice-Chancellor's Award for students from South Asia. Hallam also says it may accept 70% in Standard XII English as equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Sheffield is a large, student-friendly city in South Yorkshire. Hallam notes that living costs are lower than in Manchester, Leeds or London.

Roots
Sheffield School of Design, founded in 1843; Sheffield City Polytechnic became Sheffield Hallam University in 1992
Type
Public university, one of the UK's largest
Total students
About 31,000 students, nearly 4,000 staff and 345,000 alumni (university figures)
Campuses
City Campus (Howard Street) and Collegiate Campus, both in Sheffield
Intakes
September and January for most master's
Graduate outcomes
95% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2022/23 Graduate Outcomes survey, quoted by the university)

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    1001–1200 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    =81st of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh
MSc Big Data Analytics1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh
MSc Computing1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh
MSc Artificial Intelligence1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh
MSc Cyber Security1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh
MSc International Business Management1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh
MSc Project Management1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh
MSc Management1 year (full time)£19,530≈ ₹23.8 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Full-time taught undergraduate and postgraduate

    Vice-Chancellor's Award (international)

    Value: £2,000 for September 2026 starts and £3,000 for January 2027 starts for students from South Asia (first year)

    Eligibility: Self-financing students domiciled in India or other listed countries, studying at Hallam for the first time. Applied automatically. The published rounds cover September 2026 and January 2027; check for 2027/28 amounts.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Postgraduate

    Alumni Scholarships

    Value: £2,000 discount, or a £1,000 scholarship

    Eligibility: £2,000 for graduates who completed a full-time degree at Hallam or a partner in 2024-25 or 2025-26; £1,000 for other eligible alumni. Only one award or scholarship can be held.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Standard XII with an average of 65% to 70%, depending on the course.
  • Students who have completed the first year of a degree at a recognised Indian university may be eligible for direct entry to bachelor's courses.
  • The International Foundation Programme is available if you do not meet the direct-entry academic or English requirement.

Postgraduate

  • A three-year or four-year bachelor's degree with at least 55% to 60% from a recognised university.
  • Many master's accept graduates of any subject; specialist courses such as MSc Artificial Intelligence ask for a 2:2 in a relevant technical subject.
  • International students who want a placement must apply to the separate Work Experience route from the start, as transferring later is not possible because of visa rules.

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Degree certificate and transcripts (or Class 10 and 12 mark sheets for bachelor's)
  • English test score, or Standard XII English marks
  • Personal statement
  • References where the course asks for them

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS AcademicMost courses: 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills. International Business Management, International Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Global MBA: 6.5 with 6.0 in all skills.
Standard XII English (India)A score of at least 70% in Standard XII English may be considered equivalent to IELTS 6.0. Check the course page for the exact requirement.
Other testsEquivalent English qualifications are accepted; see the course page for details.

Accommodation and living costs

New full-time undergraduates are guaranteed a place in halls for their first year. Hallam says hall rents range from about £96 to £185 a week, with options in bands up to £100, £130, £150 and over £150 a week. Hallam was in the top five UK universities for halls in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Cheapest hall room£96per week≈ ₹11,712
Typical hall range£100–150per week≈ ₹12,200 – ₹18,300
Most expensive hall room£185per week≈ ₹22,570

Campus and location

Hallam has two campuses in Sheffield: City Campus on Howard Street, and Collegiate Campus, where the Sheffield City Training College first opened.

  • The Stoddart Building, home to Sheffield Business School, named after the Principal who led the move to university status.
  • Top five in the UK for halls and accommodation (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026, quoted by Hallam).
  • Work Experience routes on most master's with placements of up to 12 months.
  • Lower living costs than Manchester, Leeds or London (university guidance).

Careers and graduate outcomes

Hallam's courses are built around applied learning and placements. Most master's have a Work Experience route with a placement of up to 12 months. For post-study work options, see our UK guide.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
Graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduating95%Sheffield Hallam course pages, citing the 2022/23 Graduate Outcomes survey

Studying in the UK

Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the UK. Our country guide covers them in detail:

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FAQs

How much is a master's at Sheffield Hallam?

Most one-year master's cost £19,530 for 2027/28, and the Global MBA is £24,260. The two-year Work Experience routes cost more in total.

Does Hallam have a January intake?

Yes. Most master's on this page start in September 2027 or January 2028.

Can I use my Class 12 English marks?

Hallam says 70% or more in Standard XII English may be considered equivalent to IELTS 6.0. Check the course's English requirement.

What percentage do I need for a master's?

Hallam asks for a three-year or four-year bachelor's degree with at least 55% to 60% from a recognised Indian university.

Is there a scholarship for Indian students?

The Vice-Chancellor's Award is applied automatically to self-financing students from South Asia: £2,000 for September 2026 starts and £3,000 for January 2027 starts. Check the page for 2027/28 amounts.

Sources

  1. Sheffield Hallam: MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sheffield Hallam: MSc Artificial Intelligence (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sheffield Hallam: Global MBA (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sheffield Hallam: BSc (Honours) Computer Science (2027) (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sheffield Hallam: entry requirements for India (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sheffield Hallam: Vice-Chancellor's Award (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sheffield Hallam: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sheffield Hallam: about us (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sheffield Hallam: our history (opens in a new tab)
  10. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

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