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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
Richmond American University London
scored higher in 2 categories
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). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance
Richmond American University London and Southampton, Solent University both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Media & Film Studies. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Richmond American University London is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University, so the two cost about the same.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Richmond American University London
Southampton, Solent University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
Southampton
56 countries · 14.9% international
- 🇮🇳India39%
- 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
- 🌐Morocco2.4%
Subjects
11 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.
Richmond American University London
Southampton, Solent University
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £21,390 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £19,080 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Software Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Marketing
Politics & International Relations
Psychology (General)
Mathematics
Only at Richmond American University London
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- Southampton, Solent University
- £19,080
Richmond American University London is about £1,580 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American University London
- £18,500
- Southampton, Solent University
- £18,350
About the same.
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.
Richmond American University London
Southampton, Solent University
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50091%Satisfaction87%Business Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50092%Satisfaction93%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50077%Satisfaction91%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50065%Satisfaction81%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00082%Satisfaction89%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American University London
View all scholarships →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
FAQ
Richmond American University London vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Richmond American University London is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University, so the two cost about the same. 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 Richmond American University London and Southampton, Solent University?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General) and Mathematics.
Does Richmond American University London or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?
Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at Richmond American University London but not at Southampton, Solent University?
Richmond American University London teaches 3 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, History and History of Art & Design.
What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Richmond American University London?
Southampton, Solent University teaches 31 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Social Sciences (General) and 23 more.
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