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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · QS World #1001

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

Wolverhampton

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Wolverhampton at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Wolverhampton both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Wolverhampton offers 270 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £2,130 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 13 and University of Wolverhampton in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Manufacturing & Production Engineering: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £41,500 from University of Wolverhampton. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 16 and University of Wolverhampton in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#85
1855
Established
1827
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 Wolverhampton

88.2%
87.4%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
16.1%

International

International student share

294
270

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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Wolverhampton

28 countries · 16.1% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan13%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh11.2%
  • 🇮🇳India9.1%

Subjects

34 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 Wolverhampton

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Education Studies, Fine Art, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Wolverhampton

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 Wolverhampton
£16,950

University of Wolverhampton is about £2,130 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Wolverhampton
£18,230

About the same.

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 Wolverhampton

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Building & Construction

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Wolverhampton

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Wolverhampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £16,950 at University of Wolverhampton: University of Wolverhampton is about £2,130 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,230 at University of Wolverhampton, so the two cost about the same. 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 Wolverhampton?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture and 22 more.

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

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £18,000 from University of Wolverhampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Southampton, Solent University and 86% at University of Wolverhampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University of Wolverhampton lists 270 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Wolverhampton does not, including Music, Media & Film Studies, Social Sciences (General), Technology & Logistics, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Marine Engineering & Technology and Mathematics.

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

University of Wolverhampton teaches 34 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Civil Engineering, History, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Anatomy & Pathology and 26 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Wolverhampton270 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses