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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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.

2/8

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on international, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance

London South Bank University and Southampton, Solent University both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: London South Bank University is about £1,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 16 and Southampton, Solent University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £26,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and London South Bank University in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
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#601
THE World
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#78
Guardian UK
—
1892
Established
1855
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

London South Bank University

Southampton, Solent University

85.1%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
14.9%

International

International student share

240
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
11

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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
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Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%

Subjects

29 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.

London South Bank University

Southampton, Solent University

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre.

Only at London South Bank University

Only at Southampton, Solent 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
Southampton, Solent University
£19,080

London South Bank University is about £1,680 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
Southampton, Solent University
£18,350

Southampton, Solent University is about £550 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.

London South Bank University

Southampton, Solent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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Southampton, Solent University

Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Carers Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

£200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Parents bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

Is London South Bank University or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: London South Bank University is about £1,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £550 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 London South Bank University and Southampton, Solent University?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Accounting, Computer Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Media & Film Studies and 17 more.

Is London South Bank University or Southampton, Solent University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £20,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at London South Bank University and 89% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Southampton, Solent University?

London South Bank University teaches 26 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Clinical & Health Psychology, Economics and 18 more.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at London South Bank University?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 13 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts and 5 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses