UK University - Sheffield Hallam University
Name: Sheffield Hallam University
Location: Midlands, England
City: Sheffield
Distance from London by train: 4hrs 20mins
Sheffield Hallam University is an international institution with a vibrant and diverse student population and partnerships across the world.
They offer an impressive range of courses and state-of-the-art facilities, plus dedicated support to help students achieve their ambitions.
SHU is consistently ranked among the top modern universities in the UK and have earned an excellent reputation for the quality of teaching and applied research.
Sheffield is a cosmopolitan and friendly learning city and is one of the country's most in-demand student destinations.
Monday 11 April 2011
Sheffield Hallam tops international rankings
Sheffield Hallam University has been rated the number one university in the world for its virtual learning environment, and in the top three worldwide for student satisfaction with both its student support services and student learning services. The University was also rated first in the UK for satisfaction with finances and accounts for international students upon their arrival to the UK, along with the quality of its laboratories and virtual learning environment. It was in the top three in the UK for eight other measures, including satisfaction with international student support and both online and physical library facilities. The results were published in the International Student Barometer (ISB) administered by International Graduate Insight Group, which tracked the opinions of international students at 203 institutions worldwide, including 59 UK universities. The survey is carried out twice a year and looks at student satisfaction with arrival, learning and living experience, and student support.
Head of international academic development at Sheffield Hallam, Fiona Drew, said: "We are delighted that our international students have rated us so highly. We work hard to welcome them to both the University and to the city and to support them throughout their studies. In return, our international students add to the vibrancy and diversity of our institution and add to the overall experience for all our students."
This is the sixth year that Sheffield Hallam has taken part in the ISB. During the autumn wave 2010 of the research 511 international students responded, including 141 undergraduates and 236 postgraduates.
Compared to the 203 universities who entered the autumn 2010 wave of
the survey across the world we are
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first in the world for satisfaction with the virtual learning environment
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third in the world for satisfaction with student learning services which includes advice and guidance
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third in the world for satisfaction with support services overall
In comparison to the UK ISB (59 UK universities taking part in the ISB
research) we are the top University for
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satisfaction with dealing with the finance/accounts department on arrival - ranked first
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satisfaction with the quality of laboratories - ranked first
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satisfaction with the virtual learning environment (Blackboard)- ranked first
We are ranked second in the UK for satisfaction with
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quality of learning spaces (lecture theatres/classrooms)
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the learning technology (PCs, networking)
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the online library facilities
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international student support
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support from University accounts/finance department on arrival
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student and learning services, advice and information
And ranked third in the UK for satisfaction with
The ISB is a unique tool for institutions committed to understanding and enhancing the whole student experience and is administered by the International Graduate Insight Group (i-graduate). More than 700 universities and colleges in 22 countries have adopted the ISB, collecting and comparing feedback from over 900,000 students to date. All levels and years of study are covered, from first year undergraduates to final year PhD students. Among the other UK universities taking part in the ISB are De Montfort, Huddersfield, Leeds Met, University of Sheffield, Teesside, Northumbria and Nottingham Trent. For more information on the International Student Barometer visit
For press information contact:
Joe Field on 0114 225 2074
or email pressoffice@shu.ac.uk<mailto:pressoffice@shu.ac.uk>
