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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

5/7

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

Stirling

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Stirling at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Stirling both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Accounting and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Stirling is higher in 13 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £29,000 from University of Stirling. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 10 and University of Stirling in 1, 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
#560
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#50
1855
Established
1967
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 Stirling

88.2%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
18.4%

International

International student share

294
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
0

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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Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

25 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Management, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    95%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction68%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Stirling

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Southampton, Solent University and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Business Studies, Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science and 13 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at Southampton, Solent University and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 9 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 35 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including History, English Studies, French, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Biology and 27 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses