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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Surrey

Guildford · QS World #246

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.

3/8

Southampton

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Surrey

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Surrey leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Southampton, Solent University is ahead on TEF, established, courses.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Surrey at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Surrey both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Surrey offers 271 courses across 62 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,000 at University of Surrey: Southampton, Solent University is about £10,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,900 at University of Surrey: Southampton, Solent University is about £7,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Surrey is higher in 19 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £41,500 from University of Surrey. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 9 and University of Surrey 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
#246
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#24
1855
Established
1966
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 Surrey

88.2%
88.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
83.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
20.2%

International

International student share

294
271

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
36

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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Surrey

90 countries · 20.2% international

  • 🇮🇳India25%
  • 🇨🇳China8.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.4%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia5.1%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.2%

Subjects

27 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 Surrey

Also taught at both: Politics & International Relations, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Technology & Logistics, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Adult Nursing.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Surrey

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 Surrey
£30,000

Southampton, Solent University is about £10,920 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Surrey
£25,900

Southampton, Solent University is about £7,550 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 Surrey

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    No dataSatisfaction86%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction99%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Surrey

The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

Machine learning enhanced muon imaging for nuclear waste monitoring and safeguards

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Nanoscale standardisation of DNA damage for Emerging Isotopes in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Understanding the dynamics of space radiation hazards using measurements from novel in-situ detectors

£26,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

AI for proton-acoustics for real-time 3D dosimetry of proton therapy

£25,805

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Surrey: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,000 at University of Surrey: Southampton, Solent University is about £10,920 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £25,900 at University of Surrey: Southampton, Solent University is about £7,550 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 Surrey?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Law, Accounting, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Sociology & Criminology and 15 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Surrey better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £30,500 from University of Surrey. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 83% at University of Surrey. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Surrey lists 271 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Surrey does not, including Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Architecture, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 7 more.

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

University of Surrey teaches 35 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Economics, Nutrition & Dietetics, English Literature, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 27 more.

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