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Leeds
Southampton · QS World #111
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.
1/8
Leeds Arts
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Southampton
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University is ahead on established.
Leeds Arts University vs University of Southampton at a glance
Leeds Arts University and University of Southampton both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Music. Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Leeds Arts University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Leeds Arts University is about £12,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 4 and Leeds Arts University in 0. The widest gap is in Fine Art: £17,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, against £21,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 3 and Leeds Arts University 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.
Leeds Arts 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.
Leeds Arts
17 countries · 7.4% international
- 🇮🇳India12.5%
- 🇺🇸United States12.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
- 🇨🇳China6.2%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
8 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Southampton
Design & Fashion
22 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Music
Marketing
Creative Arts (General)
Fine Art
Applied Computing
Creative Writing
Only at Leeds Arts 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
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,000
- University of Southampton
- £26,000
Leeds Arts University is about £8,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,300
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
Leeds Arts University is about £12,900 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Southampton
Design & Fashion
£20,000Salary (3 years)£21,50084%Satisfaction89%Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,00065%Satisfaction90%Creative Arts (General)
£19,500Salary (3 years)£21,50098%Satisfaction90%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,50089%Satisfaction99%
Scholarships for International Students
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Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
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Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
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Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
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Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
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Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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FAQ
Leeds Arts University vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Leeds Arts University is about £8,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Leeds Arts University is about £12,900 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 Leeds Arts University and University of Southampton?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Music, Marketing, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art, Applied Computing and Creative Writing.
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Southampton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, and £21,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Arts University and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Arts University or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at University of Southampton?
Leeds Arts University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Crafts & Applied Arts and Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Leeds Arts University?
University of Southampton teaches 83 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 75 more.
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