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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

2/7

Southampton

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Dundee

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Dundee both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 11 and Southampton, Solent University in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £34,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 7 and Southampton, Solent University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#447
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THE World
#301
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Guardian UK
#37
1855
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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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 Dundee

88.2%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
17.8%

International

International student share

294
498

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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Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

27 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Southampton, Solent University is about £4,070 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Dundee
£23,700

Southampton, Solent University is about £5,350 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 Dundee

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction97%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction96%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    100%Satisfaction86%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    97%Satisfaction96%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

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 Dundee

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,070 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,350 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Management and 15 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Southampton, Solent University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Journalism, Technology & Logistics and 7 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 43 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Philosophy, Nursing (General), Ecology & Conservation and 35 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses