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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

4/7

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Salford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Salford at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Salford both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £2,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £640 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 14 and University of Salford in 9, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £30,000 from University of Salford. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 16 and University of Salford in 4, with 4 about level.

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
#82
1855
Established
1896
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 Salford

88.2%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
19.1%

International

International student share

294
305

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

Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

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 Salford

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Information Systems & Data Science, Mathematics, Adult Nursing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £2,040 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £640 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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction99%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    97%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction81%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £2,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £640 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Accounting, Law, Sociology & Criminology and 22 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Marine Engineering & Technology, Childhood & Youth Studies and Education Studies.

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

University of Salford teaches 38 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery and 30 more.

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