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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Chichester

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

University of Chichester vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of Chichester and University of Southampton both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Music. University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Chichester is about £9,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Chichester is about £15,360 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 14 and University of Chichester in 0. The widest gap is in Counselling & Psychotherapy: £14,500 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, against £28,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 10 and University of Southampton in 10, 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
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THE World
#129
#102
Guardian UK
#16
1839
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
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 Chichester

University of Southampton

90.8%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.3%
35.1%

International

International student share

209
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.

Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

35 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 Chichester

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Accounting, Education Studies, Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Technology & Logistics.

Only at University of Chichester

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 Chichester
£16,800
University of Southampton
£26,000

University of Chichester is about £9,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Chichester
£15,840
University of Southampton
£31,200

University of Chichester is about £15,360 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.

University of Chichester

University of Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    90%Satisfaction66%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • English Literature

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
    58%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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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

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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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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Chichester vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Chichester is about £9,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,840 a year at University of Chichester and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Chichester is about £15,360 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 Chichester and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Music, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, History, Law, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, English Literature and 23 more.

Is University of Chichester or University of Southampton better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, and £21,000 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Chichester and 90% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

University of Chichester teaches 9 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 1 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 56 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages and 48 more.

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