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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Southampton

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on satisfaction.

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of Bedfordshire and University of Southampton both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and General Engineering. University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Bedfordshire is about £9,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 21 and University of Bedfordshire in 2. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 14 and University of Southampton in 12, 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
#111
#1001
THE World
#129
#99
Guardian UK
#16
1882
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Bedfordshire

University of Southampton

88.1%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

30.1%
35.1%

International

International student share

306
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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.

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%
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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

47 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 of Bedfordshire

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Economics, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Chemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Philosophy, Building & Construction, English Language, Health & Social Care, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Midwifery, Social Sciences (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Bedfordshire

Only at University of Southampton

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 of Bedfordshire
£16,900
University of Southampton
£26,000

University of Bedfordshire is about £9,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bedfordshire
No data
University of Southampton
£31,200

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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 of Bedfordshire

University of Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction80%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Accounting

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction66%

  • Education Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Bedfordshire

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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

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FAQ

University of Bedfordshire vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Bedfordshire and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Bedfordshire is about £9,100 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 of Bedfordshire and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Business Studies, Education Studies and 35 more.

Is University of Bedfordshire or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from University of Bedfordshire, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at University of Bedfordshire and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Bedfordshire or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

What can you study at University of Bedfordshire but not at University of Southampton?

University of Bedfordshire teaches 12 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biotechnology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Social Work, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science and 4 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at University of Bedfordshire?

University of Southampton teaches 44 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, History, Ancient Languages and 36 more.

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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses