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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth · QS World #801

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

Aberystwyth

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). Aberystwyth University is ahead on TEF.

Aberystwyth University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Aberystwyth University and University of Southampton both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and History. Aberystwyth University offers 414 courses across 66 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Aberystwyth University is about £5,280 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 28 and Aberystwyth University in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £23,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, against £39,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aberystwyth University is higher in 24 and University of Southampton in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
#62
Guardian UK
#16
1872
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aberystwyth University

University of Southampton

No data
87%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

414
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Aberystwyth

No published data on international students

    VS

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

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

    Subjects

    48 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.

    Aberystwyth University

    University of Southampton

    Also taught at both: Accounting, English Literature, Psychology (General), Marketing, Ancient Languages, Creative Writing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Education Studies, Fine Art, Software Engineering, Philosophy, Biochemistry, Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Computing & IT, Information Systems & Data Science, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Language, English Studies, Heritage & Conservation, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing.

    Only at Aberystwyth 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

    Aberystwyth University
    £20,720
    University of Southampton
    £26,000

    Aberystwyth University is about £5,280 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aberystwyth University
    No data
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Aberystwyth University yet.

    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.

    Aberystwyth University

    University of Southampton

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
      89%Satisfaction89%

    • Computer Science

      £34,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
      84%Satisfaction80%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      92%Satisfaction91%

    • Mathematics

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      97%Satisfaction81%

    • Physics

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
      92%Satisfaction85%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Business Studies

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
      93%Satisfaction66%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Environmental Sciences

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      95%Satisfaction93%

    • Geology & Earth Sciences

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      96%Satisfaction89%

    Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aberystwyth University

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Accommodation Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Exam

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Regional Scholarship (PG)

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    David Game College Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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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

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Aberystwyth University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,720 a year at Aberystwyth University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Aberystwyth University is about £5,280 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 Aberystwyth University and University of Southampton?

    Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, History, Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Environmental Sciences and 36 more.

    Is Aberystwyth University or University of Southampton better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £34,000 three years after graduating from Aberystwyth University, and £47,000 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Aberystwyth University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aberystwyth University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

    University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Aberystwyth University lists 414 courses.

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

    Aberystwyth University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Welsh Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, History of Art & Design, French and 10 more.

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

    University of Southampton teaches 43 subject areas that Aberystwyth University does not, including General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Chemistry and 35 more.

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    Aberystwyth University414 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses