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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

6/8

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

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2/8

Sunderland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, international.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Sunderland both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 17 and University of Sunderland in 8. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £29,000 from University of Sunderland. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 12 and Southampton, Solent University in 11.

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
#1501
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Guardian UK
#86
1855
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

88.2%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
36.5%

International

International student share

294
193

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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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

34 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Social Sciences (General), Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Adult Nursing, Mathematics.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £1,580 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £1,350 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 Sunderland

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    95%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    96%Satisfaction95%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    93%Satisfaction100%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £1,350 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Music, Software Engineering and 22 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 90% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Marine Engineering & Technology, Information Systems & Data Science and Politics & International Relations.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 22 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), English Studies, Human Resource Management, Teacher Training and 14 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses