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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 South Devon

Paignton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre South Devon

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University Centre South Devon both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Music. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £5,580 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 5 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 4 and Southampton, Solent University in 3.

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
2006
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

University Centre South Devon

88.2%
93.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£25,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
No data

International

International student share

294
31

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
0

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 South Devon

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    14 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 South Devon

    • Design & Fashion

      31 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      19 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Music

      13 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computer Science

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      11 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Social Sciences (General)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £32,560 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Management

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 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)

    • General Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,080 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Marine Engineering & Technology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,350 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £17,780 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Southampton, Solent University

    Only at University Centre South Devon

    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 South Devon
    £13,500

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

    Postgraduate

    Southampton, Solent University
    £18,350
    University Centre South Devon
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£14,500
      89%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      95%Satisfaction90%

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£14,500
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Computer Science

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%Satisfaction87%

    • Management

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction97%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction98%

    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 South Devon

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    FAQ

    Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Health & Social Care and 2 more.

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre South Devon better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £14,500 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Southampton, Solent University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.

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

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 28 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering and 20 more.

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

    University Centre South Devon teaches 4 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Physics, Animal Science, Healthcare Science and Creative Arts (General).

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    Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre South Devon31 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses