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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

Leeds

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Leeds at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Leeds both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Southampton, Solent University is about £14,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Southampton, Solent University is about £13,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 22 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £42,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 15 and University of Leeds in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#77
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
1855
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

88.2%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
31.5%

International

International student share

294
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
13

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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Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

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 Leeds

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Psychology (General), Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Adult Nursing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Leeds

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 Leeds
£33,700

Southampton, Solent University is about £14,620 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Leeds
£31,500

Southampton, Solent University is about £13,150 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 Leeds

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Southampton, Solent University is about £14,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Southampton, Solent University is about £13,150 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 Leeds?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Music, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Politics & International Relations and 23 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £24,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 87% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts and Marine Engineering & Technology.

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

University of Leeds teaches 75 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, History, Philosophy, Personal & Professional Development, Ancient Languages and 67 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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