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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Southampton both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Southampton, Solent University is about £6,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 22 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and University of Southampton in 7, 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
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
1855
Established
1862
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 Southampton

88.2%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
35.1%

International

International student share

294
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
52

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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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

35 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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Management, Marine Engineering & Technology, Building & Construction, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, Architecture, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Technology & Logistics, Adult Nursing, Fine Art, Applied Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £6,920 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Southampton
£31,200

Southampton, Solent University is about £12,850 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 Southampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    93%Satisfaction66%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    81%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    No dataSatisfaction91%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Southampton, Solent University is about £6,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,850 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Accounting, Law, Music and 23 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Southampton 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 Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Social Work and Childhood & Youth Studies.

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

University of Southampton teaches 56 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature and 48 more.

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