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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

Hull

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University and University of Hull are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Southampton, Solent University is ahead on established, employment, scholarship; University of Hull on international, graduate salary, courses.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Hull at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Hull both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Law. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,500 at University of Hull, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hull is higher in 15 and Southampton, Solent University in 6, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £29,500 from University of Hull. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and University of Hull in 7, 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
#575
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#65
1855
Established
1927
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 Hull

88.2%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
29.9%

International

International student share

294
328

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
3

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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Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%

Subjects

31 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 Hull

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Social Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Social Work, Technology & Logistics, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Adult Nursing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Hull

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 Hull
£17,500

University of Hull is about £1,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Hull
£18,500

About the same.

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 Hull

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction78%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

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 Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Hull: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,500 at University of Hull: University of Hull is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,500 at University of Hull, so the two cost about the same. 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 Hull?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Accounting, Computer Science, Education Studies, Music, Software Engineering, Management, Media & Film Studies and 19 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Hull 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 Hull. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 85% at University of Hull. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hull lists 328 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Architecture, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Fine Art and 3 more.

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

University of Hull teaches 30 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Physical Geography & Climate, Physics, Civil Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Economics and 22 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hull328 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses