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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Westminster, 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.

4/8

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Westminster

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University and University of Westminster, London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Southampton, Solent University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, scholarship; University of Westminster, London on established, international, graduate salary, courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University and University of Westminster, London both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Business & Management (General). Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £350 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 19 and Southampton, Solent University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £26,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £34,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Westminster, London in 5.

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
#801
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Guardian UK
#107
1855
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

88.2%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
30.3%

International

International student share

294
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

26 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Marketing, Management, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Information Systems & Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Fine Art.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

University of Westminster, London is about £1,480 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £350 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 Westminster, London

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction69%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    No dataSatisfaction87%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    97%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,480 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £350 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Architecture, Computer Science, Music, Sociology & Criminology and 14 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £22,000 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 85% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and 8 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 38 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Planning & Housing, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies, English Literature, Asian Languages & Studies, Economics, French, Spanish & Portuguese and 30 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses