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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Gloucestershire both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 9 and Southampton, Solent University in 4, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £24,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 14 and University of Gloucestershire in 4, with 1 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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
1855
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

88.2%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
18.9%

International

International student share

294
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
5

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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Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

33 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Journalism, Architecture, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Management, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Gloucestershire is about £1,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Gloucestershire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

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 Gloucestershire

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    No dataSatisfaction95%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction75%

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 Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

See details

Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

See details

Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

See details

Deadline: N/A

Women's Football Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £1,650 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computer Science and 21 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £18,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 83% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 9 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Social Sciences (General), Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Marine Engineering & Technology and 1 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 27 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Creative Writing, Teacher Training, History, Performing Arts (General), Physical Geography & Climate and 19 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses