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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

2/7

Southampton

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Aberdeen

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Aberdeen both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Management. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 15 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £36,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 10 and University of Aberdeen in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
1855
Established
1495
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 of Aberdeen

88.2%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
18.8%

International

International student share

294
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
3

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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Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

25 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 of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Aberdeen

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 of Aberdeen
£20,800

Southampton, Solent University is about £1,720 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £4,650 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

University of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction100%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,720 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,650 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 of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Music and 13 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Southampton, Solent University and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University of Aberdeen?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Journalism and 9 more.

What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at Southampton, Solent University?

University of Aberdeen teaches 55 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including English Studies, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Celtic Studies, History, Ancient Languages and 47 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses