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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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Bloomsbury Institute London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Southampton
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
Southampton, Solent University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.
Bloomsbury Institute London vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance
Bloomsbury Institute London and Southampton, Solent University both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Accounting and Law. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £2,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 2 and Bloomsbury Institute London in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, against £22,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher in 1 and Southampton, Solent University 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.
Bloomsbury Institute London
Southampton, Solent University
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.
Bloomsbury Institute London
3 countries · 79.2% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan92.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria0.6%
Southampton
56 countries · 14.9% international
- 🇮🇳India39%
- 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
- 🌐Morocco2.4%
Subjects
4 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.
Bloomsbury Institute London
Southampton, Solent University
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Accounting
4 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Law
3 coursesTypical fee £12,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Only at Southampton, Solent 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
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £12,000
- Southampton, Solent University
- £19,080
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,080 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- £15,750
- Southampton, Solent University
- £18,350
Bloomsbury Institute London is about £2,600 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.
Bloomsbury Institute London
Southampton, Solent University
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,50094%Satisfaction87%Accounting
£21,500Salary (3 years)£22,50095%SatisfactionNo dataLaw
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,50090%Satisfaction96%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBloomsbury Institute London
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Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Carers Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary
£500
Deadline: Jun 2026
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary
£200
Deadline: Jun 2026
Parents bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Bloomsbury Institute London vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £2,600 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 Bloomsbury Institute London and Southampton, Solent University?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Accounting, Law and Finance & Actuarial Science.
Is Bloomsbury Institute London or Southampton, Solent University better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £22,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Bloomsbury Institute London and 87% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bloomsbury Institute London or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?
Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.
What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?
Southampton, Solent University teaches 38 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and 30 more.
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