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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of East Anglia UEA at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of East Anglia UEA both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Business Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 15 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £30,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of East Anglia UEA in 3, 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
#381
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#27
1855
Established
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

88.2%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£33,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
14.3%

International

International student share

294
497

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
36

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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East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%

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 East Anglia UEA

Also taught at both: Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Journalism, Psychology (General), Social Work, Adult Nursing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100

Southampton, Solent University is about £4,020 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850

Southampton, Solent University is about £5,500 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 East Anglia UEA

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    No dataSatisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction76%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of East Anglia UEA: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of East Anglia UEA cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,100 at University of East Anglia UEA: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,850 at University of East Anglia UEA: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,500 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 East Anglia UEA?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Business & Management (General), Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology and 15 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of East Anglia UEA better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £22,500 from University of East Anglia UEA. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Southampton, Solent University and 85% at University of East Anglia UEA. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or University of East Anglia UEA offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 15 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 7 more.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at Southampton, Solent University?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 50 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, English Literature, History of Art & Design, History, Human Geography & Environment, Chemistry, International Development, Ancient Languages and 42 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses