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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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

Bradford

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bradford at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Bradford both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Business & Management (General). Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £2,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 9 and University of Bradford in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £20,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 8 and University of Bradford in 2, 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
#497
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#64
1855
Established
1966
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 of Bradford

88.2%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
25.1%

International

International student share

294
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
23

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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Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £2,190 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £2,650 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 Bradford

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction75%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemical Engineering

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

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Adult Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction78%

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 Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £2,190 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £2,650 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 12 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £19,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Southampton, Solent University and 87% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 18 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture and 10 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 25 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Pharmacy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Anatomy & Pathology and 17 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses