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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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.

3/7

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Leicester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Leicester both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Southampton, Solent University is about £6,020 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 16 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 10 and University of Leicester in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#314
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THE World
#192
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Guardian UK
#30
1855
Established
1921
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 Leicester

88.2%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
19.3%

International

International student share

294
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
28

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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Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

Subjects

25 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 Leicester

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Psychology (General), Journalism, Management, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Leicester

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 Leicester
£25,100

Southampton, Solent University is about £6,020 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Leicester
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester yet.

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 Leicester

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Leicester

International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

ULSB International Deans Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Southampton, Solent University is about £6,020 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 Leicester?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Politics & International Relations, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 13 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Southampton, Solent University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 9 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 47 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 39 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses