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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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

Worcester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Worcester at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of Worcester both teach 30 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,880 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Southampton, Solent University is about £550 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Worcester is higher in 10 and Southampton, Solent University in 7, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 11 and Southampton, Solent University in 8, 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
#1501
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Guardian UK
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1855
Established
1946
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 Worcester

88.2%
87.8%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
15.1%

International

International student share

294
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
39

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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Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

30 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Journalism, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Fine Art, Technology & Logistics, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £1,880 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of Worcester
£18,900

Southampton, Solent University is about £550 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 Worcester

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction62%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

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

  • Accounting

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    93%Satisfaction79%

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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £1,880 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £18,900 at University of Worcester: Southampton, Solent University is about £550 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 30 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting, Psychology (General), Music and 18 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of Worcester better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £18,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at Southampton, Solent University and 95% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Worcester lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 12 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 4 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 38 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, History, Biochemistry, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences and 30 more.

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