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Doncaster
Southampton · QS World #111
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Southampton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Southampton at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Southampton both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,000 at University of Southampton: DN Colleges Group is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £31,200 at University of Southampton: DN Colleges Group is about £18,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 7 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 8 and University of Southampton 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.
DN Colleges Group
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
24 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Southampton
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (UG)
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Education Studies
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
English Literature
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Business Studies
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Building & Construction
Health & Social Care
Software Engineering
Games Design & Computer Animation
Social Policy & Public Policy
Also taught at both: Teacher Training, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Southampton
- £26,000
DN Colleges Group is about £13,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
DN Colleges Group is about £18,700 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Southampton
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,50091%Satisfaction80%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500No dataSatisfaction89%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£25,00098%Satisfaction88%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£25,00084%Satisfaction86%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00095%Satisfaction89%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£31,50088%Satisfaction66%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£47,000No dataSatisfaction79%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£47,000100%Satisfaction76%Counselling & Psychotherapy
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00096%Satisfaction81%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500100%Satisfaction80%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500No dataSatisfaction99%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000100%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
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View all scholarships →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
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £26,000 at University of Southampton: DN Colleges Group is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £31,200 at University of Southampton: DN Colleges Group is about £18,700 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 DN Colleges Group and University of Southampton?
Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, English Literature, Business Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care and 12 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Southampton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £21,500 from University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Southampton?
DN Colleges Group teaches 2 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies and Animal Science.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Southampton teaches 67 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering and 59 more.
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