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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on established, courses, scholarship.

Southampton, Solent University vs Teesside University at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and Teesside University both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £2,080 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 18 and Teesside University in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and Teesside University in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#95
1855
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Southampton, Solent University

Teesside University

88.2%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
28.5%

International

International student share

294
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
5

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.

Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%
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Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

Subjects

29 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.

Southampton, Solent University

Teesside University

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Journalism, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Education Studies, Fine Art, Social Work, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at Teesside University

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

Southampton, Solent University
£19,080
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £2,080 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
Teesside University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University 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.

Southampton, Solent University

Teesside University

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction61%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction74%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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

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Teesside University

Brittan Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Santander Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Beth Mead Scholarship

£1,200

Deadline: Sept 2026

Santander Brighter Futures

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £2,080 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 Southampton, Solent University and Teesside University?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering and 17 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or Teesside University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £19,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 89% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or Teesside University offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Teesside University?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 13 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences and 5 more.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at Southampton, Solent University?

Teesside University teaches 26 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 18 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses