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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

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.

4/8

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University and University of Hertfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Southampton, Solent University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, scholarship; University of Hertfordshire on employment, international, graduate salary, courses.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Hertfordshire both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business & Management (General). Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £3,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £350 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 21 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £34,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 16 and University of Hertfordshire in 2, 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
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1855
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

88.2%
86.4%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
57.5%

International

International student share

294
468

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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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

35 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Marketing, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Technology & Logistics, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Journalism, Education Studies, Fine Art, Adult Nursing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £3,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £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 Hertfordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    89%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Hertfordshire

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £3,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting and 23 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 88% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Management, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Marine Engineering & Technology and Information Systems & Data Science.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 51 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 43 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses