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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

4/8

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Liverpool

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University and University of Liverpool are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Southampton, Solent University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship; University of Liverpool on Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Liverpool both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 16 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £30,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Liverpool in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1855
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

88.2%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
24.1%

International

International student share

294
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
2

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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Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

28 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Management, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £12,920 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £11,650 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 Liverpool

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    84%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,650 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Law, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Mathematics, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 16 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Liverpool better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Southampton, Solent University and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 14 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts and 6 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 66 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Archaeology, History, Asian Languages & Studies, English Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies and 58 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses