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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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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.

3/10

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Southampton

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, scholarship). Queen Mary University of London is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses.

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Southampton at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University of Southampton both teach 63 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 20 and University of Southampton in 15, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £40,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £29,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 18 and University of Southampton in 17, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
#111
#134
THE World
#129
#35
Guardian UK
#16
1885
Established
1862
Yes
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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Southampton

84.7%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
35.1%

International

International student share

622
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

63 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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: History, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Marketing, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Environmental Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, English Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Clinical Specialities, Accounting, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Statistics, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Healthcare Science, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Applied Computing, Biology, English Language, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied Psychology, Ecology & Conservation, Physical Geography & Climate, Zoology & Animal Biology, Heritage & Conservation, International Development, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

Only at Queen Mary University of London

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

Queen Mary University of London
£29,450
University of Southampton
£26,000

University of Southampton is about £3,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen Mary University of London
No data
University of Southampton
£31,200

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London yet.

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.

Queen Mary University of London

University of Southampton

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • General Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Medicine

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£48,000
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    82%Satisfaction66%

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Queen Mary University of London vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Southampton is about £3,450 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 Queen Mary University of London and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 63 subject areas: Economics, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Computer Science and 51 more.

Is Queen Mary University of London or University of Southampton better for Economics?

Economics graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, and £34,000 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Queen Mary University of London and 85% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Queen Mary University of London or University of Southampton offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University of Southampton lists 545 courses.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at University of Southampton?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Dentistry, Genetics & Genomics, Drama & Theatre, Geography (General), Linguistics, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Eastern European Languages and 10 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Queen Mary University of London?

University of Southampton teaches 28 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Archaeology, Marine Engineering & Technology, Music, Software Engineering, Children's Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing and 20 more.

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Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses