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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,810 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,540 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 11 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 £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 9 and University of the Arts London in 0, 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
#851
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#52
1855
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

88.2%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
54%

International

International student share

294
183

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%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

17 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Crafts & Applied Arts, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Southampton, Solent University is about £11,810 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Southampton, Solent University is about £12,540 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction70%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction80%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    100%Satisfaction76%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    97%Satisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Crafts & Applied Arts

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

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Southampton, Solent University is about £11,810 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Southampton, Solent University is about £12,540 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Business Studies, Music, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Management, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Fine Art and 5 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Southampton, Solent University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University of the Arts London?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 25 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Building & Construction and 17 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Southampton, Solent University?

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Computing & IT, Creative Writing and 4 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses