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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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.

5/8

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Brighton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, international, courses). University of Brighton is ahead on employment, graduate salary, scholarship.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Brighton at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Brighton both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Southampton, Solent University is about £440 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 28 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £36,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 19 and University of Brighton in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#901
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#68
1855
Established
1858
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 Brighton

88.2%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
14.3%

International

International student share

294
255

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
22

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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Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%

Subjects

38 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 Brighton

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Journalism, Management, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Social Work, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250

University of Brighton is about £1,830 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Brighton
£18,790

Southampton, Solent University is about £440 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 Brighton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction78%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction68%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction100%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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 Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Brighton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University of Brighton is about £1,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Southampton, Solent University is about £440 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 Brighton?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music, Building & Construction and 26 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Marine Engineering & Technology.

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

University of Brighton teaches 33 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacy, Aerospace Engineering, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Ecology & Conservation and 25 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Brighton255 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses