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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

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

Suffolk

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Suffolk at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Suffolk both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,140 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 9 and University of Suffolk in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £20,500 from University of Suffolk. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Suffolk is higher in 7 and Southampton, Solent University in 3, 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
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Guardian UK
#98
1855
Established
2007
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 Suffolk

88.2%
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
3.8%

International

International student share

294
115

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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Suffolk

15 countries · 3.8% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
  • 🇮🇳India19.4%
  • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

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 Suffolk

Also taught at both: Architecture, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Fine Art, Marketing, Politics & International Relations.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Suffolk

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 Suffolk
£15,690

University of Suffolk is about £3,390 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Suffolk
£15,210

University of Suffolk is about £3,140 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 Suffolk

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction98%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

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

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction98%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction98%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction95%

  • Health & Social Care

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Suffolk

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,390 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: University of Suffolk is about £3,140 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 Suffolk?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Management and 13 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 98% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Suffolk lists 115 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Journalism and 9 more.

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

University of Suffolk teaches 24 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Medical Imaging, Ecology & Conservation, Community & Specialist Nursing, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Creative Writing and 16 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Suffolk115 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses