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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/11

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Southampton both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Robert Gordon University is about £7,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Robert Gordon University is about £12,140 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 19 and Robert Gordon University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: £27,000 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 14 and University of Southampton in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#111
#801
THE World
#129
#81
Guardian UK
#16
1729
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Robert Gordon University

University of Southampton

87.9%
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

88.5%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
35.1%

International

International student share

151
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
VS

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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Information & Library Studies, Building & Construction, Nursing (General), Children's Nursing, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Cultural Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of Southampton
£26,000

Robert Gordon University is about £7,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
University of Southampton
£31,200

Robert Gordon University is about £12,140 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Southampton

  • General Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction66%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

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

Robert Gordon University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Robert Gordon University is about £7,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,060 a year at Robert Gordon University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Robert Gordon University is about £12,140 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 29 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Southampton better for General Engineering?

General Engineering graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £34,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Robert Gordon University and 90% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Southampton?

Robert Gordon University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Pharmacy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Journalism, Medical Imaging, Nutrition & Dietetics and 2 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Southampton teaches 50 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature and 42 more.

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