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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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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

1/8

Southampton

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Edinburgh

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on satisfaction.

Southampton, Solent University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Southampton, Solent University is about £10,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 19 and Southampton, Solent University in 2. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 16 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1855
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Southampton, Solent University

The University of Edinburgh

88.2%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
41.6%

International

International student share

294
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

37 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Architecture, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Management, Building & Construction, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Southampton, Solent University is about £10,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction72%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    97%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Southampton, Solent University is about £10,520 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Music, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 25 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or The University of Edinburgh better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £26,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Southampton, Solent University and 86% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 5 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Fine Art and Marine Engineering & Technology.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Southampton, Solent University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 79 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Physics, French, Philosophy and 71 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses