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London
Southampton · QS World #111
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.
1/8
Law
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Southampton
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The University of Law is ahead on satisfaction.
The University of Law vs University of Southampton at a glance
The University of Law and University of Southampton both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Finance & Actuarial Science. The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £26,000 at University of Southampton: The University of Law is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,600 a year at The University of Law and £31,200 at University of Southampton: The University of Law is about £11,600 a year cheaper.
In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 3 and The University of Law in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
The University of Law
University of Southampton
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
12 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.
The University of Law
University of Southampton
Law
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
9 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
2 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
5 coursesTypical fee £18,100 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Accounting
Psychology (General)
Business Studies
Politics & International Relations
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Computing & IT
Mental Health Nursing
Only at The University of Law
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
- The University of Law
- £17,200
- University of Southampton
- £26,000
The University of Law is about £8,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The University of Law
- £19,600
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
The University of Law is about £11,600 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.
The University of Law
University of Southampton
Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£28,50089%Satisfaction87%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,50088%Satisfaction80%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£39,50079%Satisfaction84%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00082%Satisfaction86%Accounting
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,50076%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
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Deadline: N/A
Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
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FAQ
The University of Law vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is The University of Law or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £26,000 at University of Southampton: The University of Law is about £8,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,600 a year at The University of Law and £31,200 at University of Southampton: The University of Law is about £11,600 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 The University of Law and University of Southampton?
Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT and Mental Health Nursing.
Is The University of Law or University of Southampton better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from The University of Law, and £28,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at The University of Law and 87% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does The University of Law or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at University of Southampton?
The University of Law teaches 1 subject area that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at The University of Law?
University of Southampton teaches 79 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 71 more.
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