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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Bedfordshire both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £2,180 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and University of Bedfordshire in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £29,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 12 and University of Bedfordshire in 8, 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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#99
1855
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

88.2%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
30.1%

International

International student share

294
306

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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Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

33 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £2,180 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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 of Bedfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    No dataSatisfaction95%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    82%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Bedfordshire

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £2,180 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Accounting, Law, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Music, Sociology & Criminology and 21 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 86% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 9 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Management, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Marine Engineering & Technology, Information Systems & Data Science and 1 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 26 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Human Resource Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Language, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology and 18 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses