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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
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Southampton
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs University of Southampton at a glance
Arden University and University of Southampton both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology and Economics. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arden University
University of Southampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
13 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.
Arden University
University of Southampton
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Economics
Law
Accounting
Marketing
Management
Psychology (General)
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Information Systems & Data Science
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Human Resource Management
Technology & Logistics
Only at Arden University
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
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Southampton
- £26,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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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
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Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs University of Southampton: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Southampton?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Law, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Systems & Data Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management and 1 more.
Does Arden University or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Southampton?
Arden University teaches 1 subject area that University of Southampton does not, including Public Health & Epidemiology.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Arden University?
University of Southampton teaches 78 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 70 more.
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