Last updated: 6 November 2024
We’re proud that Sheffield Hallam is one of the largest and most popular universities in the country. And we’re committed to giving you the best possible student experience.
Like all universities across the country, we are experiencing some financial challenges and need to take some steps to reduce our costs. Here’s some information on what we’re doing.
Government changes to university tuition fees and maintenance loans for Home students
For the 2025/26 academic year, maximum fees for standard full-time undergraduate courses will rise by 3.1% to £9,535.
Maintenance loans, which help with living expenses, are also set to rise. The 3.1% rise will provide up to £414 extra per year to help students from the lowest income families.
These changes will affect students starting university in the next academic year, as well as students continuing their studies in 2025/26. This is the first increase in fees, which are the single most important source of income for universities, since 2017.
We recognise the financial pressures that students are under, and that the rise in fees will not be welcome. However, the increase will help the University at a time when it, along with many other institutions in the country, is facing significant financial challenges.
Our commitment is to invest in your experience as a student, with high-quality teaching and excellent facilities. This is how we will use the additional income that the increase will bring.
Detailed information is on the government website
Accessing support
We understand that some of these changes may be worrying. Please reach out for support and guidance:
Financial challenges for universities
These challenges are largely outside of our control and are affecting all universities. They are largely due to:
- increasing costs because of inflation
- rising pension and energy costs
- an undergraduate student fee that has remained the same for a decade
- Government decisions meaning fewer international students are applying to study in the UK
Cost-saving measures
We’ve taken the following steps to save money.
- We’ve introduced new College structures. Academic departments that sit within our Colleges have been replaced by Schools and Institutes.
- Some academic and non-academic staff have chosen to leave their roles at the University through Voluntary Severance Schemes. This helps us to reduce our costs so we can operate effectively, but with a smaller workforce.
Your studies will not be disrupted and you will continue to benefit from our award-winning teaching and support. Any changes will not affect your ability to continue with your course or access support.
New College structures
These are the Schools and Institutes that sit within our Colleges from the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
- School of Biosciences and Chemistry
- School of Computing and Digital Technologies
- School of Engineering and Built Environment
- School of Healthcare and Social Care
- School of Sport and Physical Activity
- Sheffield Institute of Education
- Sheffield Business School
- Sheffield Institute of Creative Industries
- Institute of Law and Justice
- Institute of Social Sciences
Future investment
We are investing for the future. New buildings and facilities in Sheffield will be open in the next academic year, with brand new state-of-the-art teaching, learning and study spaces.
We are also due to open a London campus from 2026. Our aim is to expand our reach in the capital, creating opportunities for students from Sheffield, who will benefit from placements and work experience.
Read our statement
