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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

5/8

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Sussex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Sussex at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Sussex both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Childhood & Youth Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 22 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £37,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 12 and University of Sussex in 5, 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
#273
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#31
1855
Established
1961
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 Sussex

88.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
25.3%

International

International student share

294
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
2

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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Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

Subjects

32 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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Software Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Social Work, Management, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Applied Psychology.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

Southampton, Solent University is about £4,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Sussex
£23,500

Southampton, Solent University is about £5,150 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 Sussex

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    81%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    No dataSatisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Southampton, Solent University is about £4,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Southampton, Solent University is about £5,150 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 Sussex?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Accounting and 20 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £21,000 from University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Architecture, Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Fine Art, Marine Engineering & Technology and 2 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 44 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, Physics, History, Anthropology, Philosophy, Biochemistry, Biology, Human Geography & Environment and 36 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses