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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

1/7

Southampton

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

St Andrews

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on employment.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of St Andrews both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 6 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 2 and University of St Andrews in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#115
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THE World
#162
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Guardian UK
#3
1855
Established
1413
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 St Andrews

88.2%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
46.1%

International

International student share

294
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
62

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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St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

16 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Marketing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

Southampton, Solent University is about £11,080 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of St Andrews
£27,200

Southampton, Solent University is about £8,850 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 St Andrews

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    88%SatisfactionNo data

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    100%Satisfaction81%

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 St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of St Andrews: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,850 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Management, Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering and 4 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of St Andrews better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Southampton, Solent University and 93% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 26 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction and 18 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 48 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, History, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, Economics and 40 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses