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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

3/7

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Portsmouth

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Portsmouth both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £1,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Southampton, Solent University is about £250 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 29 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £26,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £36,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 18 and University of Portsmouth in 6, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1855
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

88.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
24.5%

International

International student share

294
446

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%
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Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

37 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Architecture, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Social Work, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £1,180 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

Southampton, Solent University is about £250 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 Portsmouth

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    86%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £1,180 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Southampton, Solent University is about £250 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 25 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £21,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 83% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Fine Art, Health & Social Care and Marine Engineering & Technology.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 47 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Teacher Training, Human Resource Management, Economics, Ancient Languages, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing and 39 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses