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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Warwick

Coventry · QS World #68

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

Warwick

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Warwick at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Warwick both teach 29 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 Warwick offers 436 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £35,530 at University of Warwick: Southampton, Solent University is about £16,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,950 at University of Warwick: Southampton, Solent University is about £9,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Warwick is higher in 14 and Southampton, Solent University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £49,000 from University of Warwick. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 8 and University of Warwick in 5.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#122
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Guardian UK
#8
1855
Established
1965
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Warwick

88.2%
89.5%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£44,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
34%

International

International student share

294
436

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
1

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

Warwick

101 countries · 34% international

  • 🇨🇳China37.9%
  • 🇮🇳India16.6%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
  • 🇪🇸Spain2.2%

Subjects

29 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 Warwick

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Technology & Logistics, Applied Psychology.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Warwick

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 Warwick
£35,530

Southampton, Solent University is about £16,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Warwick
£27,950

Southampton, Solent University is about £9,600 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 Warwick

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£49,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    100%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

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 Warwick

Warwick Postgraduate Taught Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Jun 2026

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Warwick: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £35,530 at University of Warwick: Southampton, Solent University is about £16,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,950 at University of Warwick: Southampton, Solent University is about £9,600 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 Warwick?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Accounting, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Management and 17 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £25,000 from University of Warwick. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 94% at University of Warwick. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Warwick lists 436 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Warwick does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Music, Architecture, Journalism, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Fine Art and 5 more.

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

University of Warwick teaches 44 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Economics, Philosophy, History, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, English Studies, Italian and 36 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Warwick436 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses