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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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

Winchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Winchester at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Winchester both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £2,380 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £900 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Winchester is higher in 12 and Southampton, Solent University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £18,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £23,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Winchester in 3.

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
#106
1855
Established
1840
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 Winchester

88.2%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
5.1%

International

International student share

294
131

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%
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Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

25 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Marketing, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Education Studies, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Drama & Theatre.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £2,380 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Winchester
£17,450

University of Winchester is about £900 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 Winchester

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction48%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction68%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction96%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction57%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction53%

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £2,380 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £900 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Law, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering and 13 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Winchester 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 Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 48% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 17 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics and 9 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 17 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Archaeology, History, Teacher Training, Theology & Religious Studies, Anthropology, Creative Writing, English Literature, Geography (General) and 9 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses