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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 Somerset

Bridgwater

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 Somerset

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 Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University Centre Somerset both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering and Crafts & Applied Arts. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £5,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Somerset is higher in 4 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Mechanical Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £27,000 from University Centre Somerset.

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
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Guardian UK
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1855
Established
2015
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 Somerset

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
27

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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University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    9 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 Somerset

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      19 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,780 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Adult Nursing

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Southampton, Solent University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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 Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £5,580 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Southampton, Solent University
    £18,350
    University Centre Somerset
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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 Somerset

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    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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    University Centre Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £5,580 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 Somerset?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Adult Nursing.

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Somerset better for Mechanical Engineering?

    Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 33 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music and 25 more.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 5 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Computing & IT, History, Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.

    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 Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses