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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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

Lincoln

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Lincoln both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Computer Science. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £780 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Southampton, Solent University is about £450 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 12 and Southampton, Solent University in 6, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £27,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 15 and University of Lincoln in 5, 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
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1855
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

88.2%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
20.5%

International

International student share

294
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
21

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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Lincoln

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

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 Lincoln

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General), Architecture, Games Design & Computer Animation, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Applied Psychology, Education Studies, Social Work.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £780 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Lincoln
£18,800

Southampton, Solent University is about £450 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 Lincoln

  • Design & Fashion

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

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    No dataSatisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction77%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Mechanical Engineering

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

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 Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £780 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Southampton, Solent University is about £450 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 Lincoln?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Mathematics, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Music and 23 more.

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

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

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

University of Lincoln lists 343 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Software Engineering, Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Marine Engineering & Technology, Adult Nursing and Information Systems & Data Science.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 46 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Chemistry, Physics, Animal Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, History, Pharmacology, Philosophy and 38 more.

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