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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of South Wales at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of South Wales both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £2,880 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £450 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 20 and University of South Wales in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £26,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £40,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of South Wales in 11, 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
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
1855
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

88.2%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
22%

International

International student share

294
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
23

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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South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Biomedical Sciences, Crafts & Applied Arts, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Work, Fine Art, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £2,880 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £450 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 South Wales

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    93%Satisfaction71%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    97%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £2,880 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £450 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 South Wales?

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

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £20,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 88% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 8 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Marine Engineering & Technology, Adult Nursing and Mathematics.

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

University of South Wales teaches 29 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science and 21 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses