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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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.

5/9

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

Nottingham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship). University of Nottingham is ahead on Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Nottingham at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Nottingham both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Southampton, Solent University is about £13,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 18 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Law: £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £34,000 from University of Nottingham. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 10 and University of Nottingham in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#97
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THE World
#145
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Guardian UK
#21
1855
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

88.2%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
21.1%

International

International student share

294
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
5

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%
VS

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

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 Nottingham

Also taught at both: Architecture, Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Technology & Logistics, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Marketing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £13,920 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Nottingham
£30,800

Southampton, Solent University is about £12,450 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 Nottingham

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    No dataSatisfactionNo data

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    97%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Southampton, Solent University is about £13,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,450 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 Nottingham?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Chemical Engineering, Law, Music, Accounting, Social Sciences (General) and 22 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Southampton, Solent University and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art and Marine Engineering & Technology.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 64 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Biotechnology, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics and 56 more.

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