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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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.

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London South Bank

scored higher in 0 categories

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10/10

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University does not lead in any category where both have data.

London South Bank University vs University of Southampton at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Southampton both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: London South Bank University is about £8,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: London South Bank University is about £12,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 9, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 15 and London South Bank University in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#111
#601
THE World
#129
#78
Guardian UK
#16
1892
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.

London South Bank University

University of Southampton

85.1%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
35.1%

International

International student share

240
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

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

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

41 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

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Economics, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health & Social Care, Clinical Specialities, Nursing (General), Computing & IT, Midwifery, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Creative Arts (General), Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
University of Southampton
£26,000

London South Bank University is about £8,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
University of Southampton
£31,200

London South Bank University is about £12,300 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

University of Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    66%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    93%Satisfaction66%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank University

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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

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: London South Bank University is about £8,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: London South Bank University is about £12,300 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 University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Chemical Engineering, Law, Physics and 29 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Southampton better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at London South Bank University and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Food Production & Technology, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Forensic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 6 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 50 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Archaeology, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Marine Engineering & Technology and 42 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses