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Southampton · QS World #111
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/9
Hartpury
scored higher in 3 categories
6/9
Southampton
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Hartpury University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Hartpury University vs University of Southampton at a glance
Hartpury University and University of Southampton both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Hartpury University is about £8,750 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher. In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher.
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.
Hartpury University
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.
Hartpury
25 countries · 8.6% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
- 🇺🇸United States9.1%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
- 🇫🇷France4.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
7 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.
Hartpury University
University of Southampton
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
25 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £23,000 (PG)
Business Studies
Psychology (General)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Ecology & Conservation
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Hartpury 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
- Hartpury University
- £17,250
- University of Southampton
- £26,000
Hartpury University is about £8,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Hartpury University
- No data
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury University yet.
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.
Hartpury University
University of Southampton
Business & Management (General)
£23,500Salary (3 years)£31,50089%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveHartpury University
Principal's International Scholarship
£3,000
Deadline: May 2026
Martin Baber Award
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
Vulnerable Learner Bursary
£1,200
Deadline: N/A
Joe Henson MBE Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
John Tedstone Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
Hartpury University vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is Hartpury University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Hartpury University is about £8,750 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 Hartpury University and University of Southampton?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Hartpury University or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Hartpury University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Hartpury University or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.
What can you study at Hartpury University but not at University of Southampton?
Hartpury University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Hartpury University?
University of Southampton teaches 84 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 76 more.
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