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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on international, graduate salary, courses.

Southampton, Solent University vs University of West London at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of West London both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 16 and Southampton, Solent University in 2, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £31,500 from University of West London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 10 and University of West London in 7, 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
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
1855
Established
1860
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 West London

88.2%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
27.1%

International

International student share

294
338

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

35 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 West London

Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Mathematics, Health & Social Care, Marine Engineering & Technology, Applied Psychology, Politics & International Relations, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £2,330 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £1,100 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 West London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    No dataSatisfaction96%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    82%Satisfaction70%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

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 West London

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £1,100 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 West London?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction and 23 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £20,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 81% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 7 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Fine Art and General Engineering.

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

University of West London teaches 33 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 25 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses