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Southampton · QS World #111
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 0 categories
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Southampton
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth does not lead in any category where both have data.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Southampton at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Southampton both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Arts University Bournemouth is about £11,220 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 3 and University of Southampton in 1. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £31,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 3 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1.
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
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.
Arts University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
10 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
University of Southampton
Design & Fashion
25 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £26,000 (UG)
Creative Writing
Fine Art
Building & Construction
Architecture
Creative Arts (General)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Personal & Professional Development
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
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
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- University of Southampton
- £26,000
Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
Arts University Bournemouth is about £11,220 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.
Arts University Bournemouth
University of Southampton
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,50087%Satisfaction89%Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£31,50084%Satisfaction80%Fine Art
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,50090%Satisfaction99%Creative Arts (General)
£22,000Salary (3 years)£21,50086%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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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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Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
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Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Arts University Bournemouth is about £6,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Arts University Bournemouth is about £11,220 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 Arts University Bournemouth and University of Southampton?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Creative Writing, Fine Art, Building & Construction, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation and Personal & Professional Development.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Southampton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £21,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Southampton?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 3 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre and Performing Arts (General).
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Southampton teaches 81 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 73 more.
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