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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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.

4/8

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE and Southampton, Solent University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship; Southampton, Solent University on TEF, established, satisfaction, courses.

Bristol, UWE vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Bristol, UWE and Southampton, Solent University both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Bristol, UWE is about £3,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 19 and Southampton, Solent University in 2, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £30,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,000 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 18 and Bristol, UWE in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1855
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

Southampton, Solent University

86%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
14.9%

International

International student share

257
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
11

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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
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Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%

Subjects

36 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.

Bristol, UWE

Southampton, Solent University

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Marketing, Mathematics, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
Southampton, Solent University
£19,080

Bristol, UWE is about £3,330 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
Southampton, Solent University
£18,350

Bristol, UWE is about £2,100 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.

Bristol, UWE

Southampton, Solent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction82%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    72%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Architecture

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction97%

  • Building & Construction

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction97%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

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Southampton, Solent University

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

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FAQ

Bristol, UWE vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Bristol, UWE is about £3,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Bristol, UWE is about £2,100 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 Bristol, UWE and Southampton, Solent University?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Architecture, Building & Construction and 24 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or Southampton, Solent University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £20,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Bristol, UWE and 89% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at Southampton, Solent University?

Bristol, UWE teaches 36 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 28 more.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Bristol, UWE?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 6 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Music, Social Sciences (General), Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology and Marine Engineering & Technology.

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