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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bristol at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Bristol both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Management. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,220 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Southampton, Solent University is about £10,110 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 17 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £48,000 from University of Bristol. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 8 and University of Bristol in 5, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
1855
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Bristol

88.2%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
33.6%

International

International student share

294
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
54

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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Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

29 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, General Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Social Work, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Southampton, Solent University is about £12,220 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Bristol
£28,460

Southampton, Solent University is about £10,110 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 Bristol

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    81%Satisfaction80%

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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,220 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Southampton, Solent University is about £10,110 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Management, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Mathematics, Accounting, Business Studies, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and 17 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £23,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 89% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering and 5 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 54 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, History and 46 more.

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