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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 Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Essex is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

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

Southampton, Solent University and University Centre South Essex both teach 14 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 South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 8 and University Centre South Essex in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £17,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 7 and Southampton, Solent University in 1, with 1 about level.

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
2016
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre South Essex

88.2%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
No data

International

International student share

294
25

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 Essex

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 Essex

    Only at Southampton, Solent University

    Only at University Centre South Essex

    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 Essex
    £17,930

    University Centre South Essex is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

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

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

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      89%Satisfaction100%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      95%Satisfaction75%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      87%SatisfactionNo data

    • Accounting

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      82%Satisfaction99%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      88%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction95%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
      100%Satisfaction100%

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      79%Satisfaction100%

    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 Essex

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    FAQ

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

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre South Essex is about £1,150 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 Essex?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Crafts & Applied Arts, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre and 2 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 100% at University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 28 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Music, Computer Science, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction and 20 more.

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

    University Centre South Essex teaches 4 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance and Teacher Training.

    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 South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses