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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Roehampton

London · QS World #1001

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

Roehampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Roehampton at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Roehampton both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Law. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £2,130 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 14 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £29,000 from University of Roehampton. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Roehampton in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#77
1855
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

88.2%
85%

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%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
46.5%

International

International student share

294
296

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

29 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Social Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Journalism, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, General Engineering.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £2,130 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £7,100 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 Roehampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction66%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

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 Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £2,130 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £7,100 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 17 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Roehampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £26,000 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 83% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Roehampton lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Music, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and 5 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 27 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, Dance, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, History, Applied Computing, English Literature and 19 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses