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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University of York

York · QS World #158

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

York

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Southampton, Solent University vs University of York at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University of York both teach 33 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,500 at University of York: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,250 at University of York: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 16 and Southampton, Solent University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,000 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £40,000 from University of York. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 12 and University of York in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#158
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THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
1855
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

88.2%
87.1%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
18.6%

International

International student share

294
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
3

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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York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

33 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 York

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Social Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Architecture, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Information Systems & Data Science.

Only at Southampton, Solent University

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

Southampton, Solent University is about £8,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Southampton, Solent University
£18,350
University of York
£27,250

Southampton, Solent University is about £8,900 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 York

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    84%Satisfaction73%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    100%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction74%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

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 York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Southampton, Solent University vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,500 at University of York: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,420 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £27,250 at University of York: Southampton, Solent University is about £8,900 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 York?

Both universities teach 33 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Music, Law, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Film Production & Cinematography, Accounting and 21 more.

Is Southampton, Solent University or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £30,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Southampton, Solent University and 80% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

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

Southampton, Solent University teaches 9 subject areas that University of York does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Crafts & Applied Arts, Fine Art, Health & Social Care and 1 more.

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

University of York teaches 49 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, History, History of Art & Design and 41 more.

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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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