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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Northampton

Northampton · QS World #1201

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.

6/8

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Northampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of Northampton is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Northampton at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Northampton both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Northampton offers 221 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Southampton, Solent University is about £650 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Northampton is higher in 15 and Southampton, Solent University in 7, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £35,000 from University of Northampton. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 17 and University of Northampton in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#93
1855
Established
1975
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 Northampton

88.2%
86%

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%
82.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
16.4%

International

International student share

294
221

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
0

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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Northampton

35 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.2%
  • 🌐Nepal8.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.1%

Subjects

34 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 Northampton

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Childhood & Youth Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Northampton

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 Northampton
No data

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

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Northampton
£19,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £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 Northampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction99%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction98%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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 Northampton

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Northampton: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £19,000 at University of Northampton: Southampton, Solent University is about £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 Northampton?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Accounting, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies and 22 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Northampton 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 Northampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 91% at University of Northampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Northampton lists 221 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Northampton does not, including Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Management, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology and Mathematics.

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

University of Northampton teaches 26 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences (General) and 18 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Northampton221 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses