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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

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.

4/9

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Sheffield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Sheffield both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Southampton, Solent University is about £6,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Southampton, Solent University is about £13,010 a year cheaper.

Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 17 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £38,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sheffield is higher in 8 and Southampton, Solent University in 6, 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
#82
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THE World
#108
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Guardian UK
#19
1855
Established
1905
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 Sheffield

88.2%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
28.1%

International

International student share

294
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
2

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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Sheffield

100 countries · 28.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China45.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

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 Sheffield

Also taught at both: Social Sciences (General), Chemical Engineering, General Engineering, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Journalism, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Marketing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Sheffield

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 Sheffield
£25,830

Southampton, Solent University is about £6,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Sheffield
£31,360

Southampton, Solent University is about £13,010 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 Sheffield

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    97%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Social Sciences (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Sheffield

International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

£3,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Access to Sheffield Scholarships

£1,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Southampton, Solent University is about £6,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Southampton, Solent University is about £13,010 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 Sheffield?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Business Studies, Law, Music, Accounting, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture and 17 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 80% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sheffield lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and 5 more.

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

University of Sheffield teaches 48 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, English Studies, History, Chemistry, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Aerospace Engineering and 40 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses