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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Southampton, Solent University vs UCL (University College London) at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and UCL (University College London) both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Southampton, Solent University is about £10,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Southampton, Solent University is about £16,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 16 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £51,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and UCL (University College London) in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1855
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Southampton, Solent University

UCL (University College London)

88.2%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
51.9%

International

International student share

294
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
18

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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UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

34 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Music, Software Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Health & Social Care, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Marketing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at UCL (University College 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

Southampton, Solent University
£19,080
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Southampton, Solent University is about £10,720 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Southampton, Solent University is about £16,350 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.

Southampton, Solent University

UCL (University College London)

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£51,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    100%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Southampton, Solent University is about £10,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Southampton, Solent University is about £16,350 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Law, Business Studies and 22 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or UCL (University College London) better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £51,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Southampton, Solent University and 80% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at UCL (University College London)?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 8 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Social Work and Adult Nursing.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Southampton, Solent University?

UCL (University College London) teaches 75 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, Planning & Housing and 67 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses