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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Abertay University

Dundee · Guardian UK #55

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Abertay

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Abertay University is ahead on satisfaction.

Abertay University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Abertay University and University of Southampton both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Civil Engineering. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Abertay University is about £9,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Abertay University is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 13 and Abertay University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £30,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Abertay University is higher in 7 and University of Southampton in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
#55
Guardian UK
#16
1888
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Abertay University

University of Southampton

88%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£29,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

9.3%
35.1%

International

International student share

82
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Abertay

29 countries · 9.3% international

  • 🇫🇷France28%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China3.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

25 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Abertay University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Human Geography & Environment, Statistics, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Abertay University

Only at University of Southampton

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Abertay University
£16,950
University of Southampton
£26,000

Abertay University is about £9,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Abertay University
£18,950
University of Southampton
£31,200

Abertay University is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Abertay University

University of Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    64%Satisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    No dataSatisfaction80%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    73%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Software Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Abertay University

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Abertay University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Abertay University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Abertay University is about £9,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Abertay University is about £12,250 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Abertay University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Software Engineering and 13 more.

Is Abertay University or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 64% at Abertay University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Abertay University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Abertay University lists 82 courses.

What can you study at Abertay University but not at University of Southampton?

Abertay University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science and Hospitality, Events & Tourism.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Abertay University?

University of Southampton teaches 66 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Archaeology and 58 more.

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Abertay University82 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses