Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

L
Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

U
University of Southampton

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.

4/9

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

5/9

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, courses.

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and University of Southampton both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies and Business Studies. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Liverpool Hope University is about £10,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 23 and Liverpool Hope University in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 18 and University of Southampton in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
#111
#1501
THE World
#129
—
Guardian UK
#16
1844
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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Southampton

89.3%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
35.1%

International

International student share

635
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

40 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Economics, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Human Geography & Environment, Mathematics, English Language, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Social Policy & Public Policy, Management, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Ecology & Conservation, Teacher Training, Cultural Studies, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Liverpool Hope 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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
University of Southampton
£26,000

Liverpool Hope University is about £10,770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
University of Southampton
£31,200

Liverpool Hope University is about £14,700 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.

Liverpool Hope University

University of Southampton

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    81%Satisfaction66%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

FAQ

Liverpool Hope University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Liverpool Hope University is about £10,770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Liverpool Hope University is about £14,700 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 Liverpool Hope University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, English Literature, Computer Science, History, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Law and 28 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or University of Southampton better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £25,000 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Liverpool Hope University and 86% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and University of Southampton lists 545 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool Hope University but not at University of Southampton?

Liverpool Hope University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design, Dance, Social Work, Nutrition & Dietetics and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Liverpool Hope University?

University of Southampton teaches 51 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology and 43 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

L
Liverpool Hope University635 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses