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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Huddersfield

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Huddersfield both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Education Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £1,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Southampton, Solent University is about £350 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Huddersfield in 11, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £37,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 21 and University of Huddersfield 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
#521
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#51
1855
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

88.2%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
18.2%

International

International student share

294
413

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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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

36 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Journalism, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £1,480 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

Southampton, Solent University 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 Huddersfield

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

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

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction72%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    No dataSatisfaction69%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction65%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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 Huddersfield

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £1,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Southampton, Solent University 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Education Studies, Music, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Accounting, Management, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 24 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 82% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Social Sciences (General), Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology and Marine Engineering & Technology.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 40 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Chemistry, Nursing (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, English Literature and 32 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses