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Southampton · QS World #111
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 4 datapoints
We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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University Centre Bishop Burton
scored higher in 0 categories
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Southampton
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Southampton leads in 4 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Southampton at a glance
University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Southampton both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,220 a year cheaper.
In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, the two are about level.
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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
No published data on international students
Southampton
103 countries · 35.1% international
- 🇨🇳China63.5%
- 🇮🇳India4.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%
Subjects
6 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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
University of Southampton
Business & Management (General)
1 courseFee not available
22 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Design & Fashion
2 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £24,800 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Social Policy & Public Policy
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at University Centre Bishop Burton
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
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- £12,780
- University of Southampton
- £26,000
University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,220 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Bishop Burton
- No data
- University of Southampton
- £31,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton yet.
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.
University Centre Bishop Burton
University of Southampton
Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00085%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Bishop Burton
Alumni Master's Bursary
£1,500
Deadline: N/A
IOT Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)
£500
Deadline: N/A
Employability Bursary
£300
Deadline: N/A
University of Southampton
Horizon Europe fee waiver
100%
Deadline: N/A
Cowrie Foundation Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Xiamen University PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
Sociology Criminology International Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Bishop Burton vs University of Southampton: common questions
Is University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,780 a year at University Centre Bishop Burton and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £13,220 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 University Centre Bishop Burton and University of Southampton?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does University Centre Bishop Burton or University of Southampton offer more courses?
University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at University of Southampton?
University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 4 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management and Agricultural Sciences.
What can you study at University of Southampton but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?
University of Southampton teaches 85 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering and 77 more.
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