The University of Sheffield is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland.
| University of Sheffield | University of Glasgow | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6 Out of 10 | 6.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 104 QS World University 2024 # 105 Times Higher Education 2024 # 96 QS World University 2023 | # 76 QS World University 2024 # 87 Times Higher Education 2024 # 81 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 94 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 114 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 44 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 43 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -60 PG Programs -59 | UG Programs -30 PG Programs -73 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6 % | 74.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 GRE updated - 306 IELTS - 6 PTE - 61 | GMAT - 600 GRE updated - 304 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 59 TOEFL - 88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 30875 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30875 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25672 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31510 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33619 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9623 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability ranks: #121-130 | Graduate Employability Ranking: #131-140, |
| application requirements | 2 reference letters; CV; Supporting statement of 300-500 words | International applicants must fulfill country-specific requirements, |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Sheffield University Management School | Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 6 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 17 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Sheffield | University of Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1905 | 1451 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 42% Male, 58% Female |
| Location Facts | Two campus areas: Western Bank (main) and St George’s. The main campus is located in the heart of city, surrounded by many green spaces gardens, parks and woodland area. | It has three campuses Gilmore hills, Garscube, and Dumfries. The main campus is Gillmore hills located within Glasgow’s West End, three miles from the city center. Garscube campus is 4 miles from main campus and Dumfries campus is surrounded by gardens and parkland in Southwest of Scottland. |
| Library | According 2017-18 annual report: 1.1 million collections; 3.2 million visits; 3,532 study spaces; 5.6 million digital library searches; 12.1 million digital downloads; 216,000 books loaned | 2.5 million books and journals. 1,8532,00 ebooks and 50,00 journals. There is an additional archival collection as well. |
| Campus Life | Student’s Union has 350 clubs and societies; bars, cafe, and restaurants; box office for tickets to concerts and performances; events; student council; support services. The university also offers opportunities to indulge in volunteering, DJing, Dancing, Sports, involving in faith groups, Faishon, and Film making. | There are over 200 student clubs and societies. It has 4 media groups including a magazine, a radio station, a newspaper, and a television. All of these have won some national awards. Wellbeing and fitness clubs along with over 50 sports clubs are offered to students. Two major student unions and one student representative council offer support and help to the freshman. |
| Hostel | #Rooms (Single Standard Room) - $5914 #Rooms (Single En-suite Room) - $7498 #Rooms (En-suite Room) - $8400 | #Rooms - $7135 |
| Famous Alumni | David Childs (former Managing Partner of Clifford Chance); Lindsay Ashford (author); Hilary Mantel (two times Booker Prize winner); Glenn Moore (comedian); Any Johnson (pilot); Helen Sharman (first British astronaut); Sir Donald Bailey (inventor of the Bailey Bridge), Lord Florey (Nobel Prize laureate), Sir Hans Krebs (Nobel Prize laureate), etc. | Seven Nobel prize winners, Scotland’s first minister, and a prime minister are a part of the alumni community. Some of the famous names are Adam Smith (economist), Nicola Sturgeon (First minister of Scotland), Kenneth Calman (Chancellor University of Glasgow), Willson Thomas (mathematician), Gerard Butler (Actor), Henry Campbell (Former PM of UK), Edwin Morgan (poet), etc. |
| City Life | Sheffield is known as the “steel city”; home to the world’s oldest football club: Sheffield FC; has the largest theatre complex of the UK. It is not only the 4th largest city in England but also one of the safest cities. The city is also known for having the cost of living 10% lower than the national average. The unemployment rate of the city is 4.2% | The city of Glasgow offers botanic gardens, live music, museums, parks, theatres, and a lot more to explore. It is also considered as a shoppers paradise offering high-end brands to vintage wares. Finneiston neighborhood is the city’s food quarter catering to every foodie’s need and demand. It is UK’s first UNESCO city of music and offers a buzzing nightlife with pubs, bars, and ballroom. The unemployment rate is around 5,7%. |
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