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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/8

Southampton

scored higher in 7 categories

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1/8

Staffordshire

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Staffordshire is ahead on employment.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Staffordshire both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Business & Management (General). Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £850 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 14 and University of Staffordshire in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £33,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Staffordshire 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
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
1855
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

88.2%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
4.1%

International

International student share

294
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
1

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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Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

31 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 Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Applied Psychology, Education Studies, Fine Art, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £1,990 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £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 Staffordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction63%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction57%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Staffordshire

Smart Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £1,990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £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 Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology and 19 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £19,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 88% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Drama & Theatre and 3 more.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 21 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Applied Computing, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Clinical & Health Psychology and 13 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses