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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.

Bournemouth University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Southampton both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Bournemouth University is about £5,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Bournemouth University is about £11,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 20 and Bournemouth University in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 24 and Bournemouth University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#111
#401
THE World
#129
#59
Guardian UK
#16
1992
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bournemouth University

University of Southampton

80.8%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
35.1%

International

International student share

225
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

47 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.

Bournemouth University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Accounting, Management, Applied Computing, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Business Information Systems, Ecology & Conservation, Nursing (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Anthropology, Applied Psychology, Biological Sciences (General), Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery, Computing & IT, Humanities, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
University of Southampton
£26,000

Bournemouth University is about £5,310 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
University of Southampton
£31,200

Bournemouth University is about £11,510 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.

Bournemouth University

University of Southampton

  • General Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    73%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    61%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    73%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Archaeology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Bournemouth University is about £5,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Bournemouth University is about £11,510 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 Bournemouth University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Law, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Archaeology, History and 35 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Southampton better for General Engineering?

General Engineering graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £34,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth University and 90% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Forensic Science, Social Work, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology and 4 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 44 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages, English Literature and 36 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses