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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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

Greenwich

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Greenwich both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 23 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £26,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £52,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 16 and University of Greenwich in 5, 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
#791
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#79
1855
Established
1890
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 Greenwich

88.2%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
34.6%

International

International student share

294
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
19

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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Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

32 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Marketing, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Greenwich
£19,450

Southampton, Solent University is about £1,100 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 Greenwich

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    No dataSatisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £1,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,100 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Management, Film Production & Cinematography, Music and 20 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Greenwich better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Southampton, Solent University and 84% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Social Sciences (General), Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Health & Social Care and 2 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 40 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Pharmacology and 32 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses