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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/8

Southampton

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Oxford

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Oxford both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Law. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Southampton, Solent University is about £24,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Southampton, Solent University is about £20,080 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 5 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 2 and University of Oxford in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#4
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THE World
#1
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Guardian UK
#1
1855
Established
1096
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 Oxford

88.2%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
37.2%

International

International student share

294
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
1

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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Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

26 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Education Studies.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Southampton, Solent University is about £24,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Oxford
£38,430

Southampton, Solent University is about £20,080 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 Oxford

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    96%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • General Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Southampton, Solent University is about £24,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Southampton, Solent University is about £20,080 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Music, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 14 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £52,500 from University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 8 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 53 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 45 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses