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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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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/3

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.

Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £6,300 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 0.

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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Guardian UK
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1855
Established
1954
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre Bishop Burton

88.2%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
No data

International

International student share

294
32

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
4

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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University Centre Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    4 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

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Only at Southampton, Solent University

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    £12,780

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £6,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Southampton, Solent University
    £18,350
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction85%

    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

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £6,300 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 University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology.

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Southampton, Solent University and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 38 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies and 30 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Southampton, Solent University?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 6 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Agricultural Sciences and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses