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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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 London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of East London at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of East London both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £3,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,130 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of East London is higher in 13 and Southampton, Solent University in 8, with 8 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £26,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £22,000 from University of East London. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 19 and University of East London in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#111
1855
Established
1892
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 London

88.2%
89.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
78.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
49.4%

International

International student share

294
386

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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East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%

Subjects

37 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 London

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

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560

University of East London is about £3,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of East London
£17,220

University of East London is about £1,130 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 London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction54%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 London

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of East London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,560 at University of East London: University of East London is about £3,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,220 at University of East London: University of East London is about £1,130 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 London?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Business Studies, Accounting, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies and 25 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £20,000 from University of East London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 84% at University of East London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of East London lists 386 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 5 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Social Sciences (General), Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and Marine Engineering & Technology.

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

University of East London teaches 27 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Applied Computing, Anatomy & Pathology, Chemistry, Economics and 19 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses