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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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

Strathclyde

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Strathclyde both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Southampton, Solent University is about £3,670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 17 and Southampton, Solent University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £31,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 11 and University of Strathclyde in 7, 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
#230
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THE World
#351
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Guardian UK
#25
1855
Established
1796
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 Strathclyde

88.2%
89.6%

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%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
18.8%

International

International student share

294
541

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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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

30 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Management, Marketing, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Architecture, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Marine Engineering & Technology, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

Southampton, Solent University is about £3,670 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

Southampton, Solent University is about £11,900 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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction98%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction81%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    83%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Southampton, Solent University is about £3,670 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,900 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 18 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Strathclyde better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Southampton, Solent University and 94% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Social Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology and 4 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 37 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Teacher Training, English Studies, Chemistry, History, Physics, French, Civil Engineering, Economics and 29 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses