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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

2/7

Southampton

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Lancashire both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Southampton, Solent University is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 14 and University of Lancashire in 12, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 16 and University of Lancashire in 11.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
1855
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

88.2%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
20.5%

International

International student share

294
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Management, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Technology & Logistics, Fine Art, General Engineering, Marketing, Mathematics, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Lancashire
£19,250

Southampton, Solent University is about £900 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 Lancashire

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction97%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction96%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    84%Satisfaction71%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    No dataSatisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Southampton, Solent University is about £900 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Computer Science, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Sciences (General) and 24 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £19,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 97% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology, Marine Engineering & Technology, Information Systems & Data Science and Politics & International Relations.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 46 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Asian Languages & Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Safety & Mining Engineering, Dentistry, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 38 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses