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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/12

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 4 categories

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8/12

Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 8 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Nottingham Trent University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Nottingham Trent University and University of Southampton both teach 62 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and General Engineering. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Nottingham Trent University is about £8,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Nottingham Trent University is about £12,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 32 and Nottingham Trent University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 20 and Nottingham Trent University in 19, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#639
QS World
#111
#601
THE World
#129
#42
Guardian UK
#16
1843
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Nottingham Trent University

University of Southampton

87.2%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
35.1%

International

International student share

462
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

62 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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Music, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Management, English Literature, Economics, Building & Construction, Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, Accounting, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Technology & Logistics, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biological Sciences (General), Creative Writing, English Language, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Heritage & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Human Resource Management.

Only at Nottingham Trent 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

Nottingham Trent University
£17,950
University of Southampton
£26,000

Nottingham Trent University is about £8,050 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Nottingham Trent University
£18,300
University of Southampton
£31,200

Nottingham Trent 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.

Nottingham Trent University

University of Southampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    69%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

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

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction66%

  • Physics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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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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Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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FAQ

Nottingham Trent University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Nottingham Trent University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Nottingham Trent University is about £8,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 62 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering and 50 more.

Is Nottingham Trent University or University of Southampton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, and £21,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Nottingham Trent University and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Nottingham Trent University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses.

What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at University of Southampton?

Nottingham Trent University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Animal Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Drama & Theatre and 11 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Nottingham Trent University?

University of Southampton teaches 29 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Archaeology, Ancient Languages, Marine Engineering & Technology, Philosophy, Healthcare Science, Children's Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing and 21 more.

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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses