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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/10

Edge Hill

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Southampton

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on employment.

Edge Hill University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Edge Hill University and University of Southampton both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Mechanical Engineering. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Edge Hill University is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 27 and Edge Hill University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Edge Hill University is higher in 16 and University of Southampton in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#111
#1001
THE World
#129
#89
Guardian UK
#16
1885
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.

Edge Hill University

University of Southampton

86.5%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
35.1%

International

International student share

210
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

44 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mathematics, Music, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare Science, Management, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Computing & IT.

Only at Edge Hill 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

Edge Hill University
No data
University of Southampton
£26,000

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
University of Southampton
£31,200

Edge Hill University is about £16,200 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.

Edge Hill University

University of Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Education Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction66%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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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

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Edge Hill University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Edge Hill University is about £16,200 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 Edge Hill University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Teacher Training, Geology & Earth Sciences, History, Business Studies and 32 more.

Is Edge Hill University or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Edge Hill University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

What can you study at Edge Hill University but not at University of Southampton?

Edge Hill University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Geography (General), Learning Disabilities Nursing, Biotechnology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Social Work, Dance and 3 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Edge Hill University?

University of Southampton teaches 47 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages and 39 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses