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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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

Kent

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Kent at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Kent both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £20,700 at University of Kent: Southampton, Solent University is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 18 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £41,500 from University of Kent. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 15 and University of Kent in 2, 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
#415
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#47
1855
Established
1965
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 Kent

88.2%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
16%

International

International student share

294
335

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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Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

Subjects

27 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 Kent

Also taught at both: Management, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Technology & Logistics, Social Work, General Engineering, Health & Social Care.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500

Southampton, Solent University is about £4,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Kent
£20,700

Southampton, Solent University is about £2,350 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 Kent

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    95%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    No dataSatisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Kent

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Kent: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,500 at University of Kent: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £20,700 at University of Kent: Southampton, Solent University is about £2,350 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 Kent?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies and 15 more.

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

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

University of Kent lists 335 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and 7 more.

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

University of Kent teaches 36 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Conservation, History, Biochemistry, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology and 28 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses