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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Southampton

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Bath

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on established, employment.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bath at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Bath both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £29,500 at University of Bath: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 14 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Management: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £41,000 from University of Bath. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 6 and University of Bath in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#125
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#7
1855
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Bath

88.2%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
23.8%

International

International student share

294
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
25

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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Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

24 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 Bath

Also taught at both: Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Applied Psychology.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £12,920 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Bath
£29,500

Southampton, Solent University is about £11,150 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 Bath

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£37,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    81%Satisfaction94%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    97%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bath: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £32,000 at University of Bath: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £29,500 at University of Bath: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,150 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 of Bath?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Business Studies, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations, Social Sciences (General) and 12 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Bath better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £26,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Southampton, Solent University and 93% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bath lists 303 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and 10 more.

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

University of Bath teaches 25 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, International Development, Ancient Languages, Social Policy & Public Policy and 17 more.

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