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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

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.

4/7

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Chichester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Chichester at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Chichester both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music and Design & Fashion. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £2,280 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £2,510 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chichester is higher in 7 and Southampton, Solent University in 4, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £21,500 from University of Chichester. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 12 and University of Chichester in 5, with 2 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
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Guardian UK
#102
1855
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
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 Chichester

88.2%
90.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
87.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
3.3%

International

International student share

294
209

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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Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%

Subjects

28 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 Chichester

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Chichester

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 Chichester
£16,800

University of Chichester is about £2,280 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Chichester
£15,840

University of Chichester is about £2,510 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 Chichester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction58%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Chichester

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Chichester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,800 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £2,280 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,840 at University of Chichester: University of Chichester is about £2,510 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 Chichester?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science and 16 more.

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

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £23,500 from University of Chichester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Southampton, Solent University and 93% at University of Chichester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 6 more.

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

University of Chichester teaches 16 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Dance, Teacher Training, Creative Writing, History, English Literature, English Studies, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 8 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Chichester209 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses