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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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8/9

Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Southampton both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering and Design & Fashion. University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Cumbria is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Cumbria is about £14,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 18 and University of Cumbria in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £31,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 12 and University of Cumbria in 7.

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
#101
Guardian UK
#16
2007
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
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 Cumbria

University of Southampton

80.5%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

89.4%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
35.1%

International

International student share

136
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

31 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 Cumbria

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Management, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Teacher Training, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Applied Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000
University of Southampton
£26,000

University of Cumbria is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
University of Southampton
£31,200

University of Cumbria is about £14,300 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 Cumbria

University of Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    74%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    89%Satisfaction66%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    76%Satisfaction90%

  • Nursing (General)

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    74%SatisfactionNo data

  • Adult Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    74%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    100%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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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

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Cumbria vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Cumbria is about £10,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,900 a year at University of Cumbria and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Cumbria is about £14,300 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 Cumbria and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Environmental Sciences, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Ecology & Conservation and 19 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Cumbria and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 9 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Forestry & Arboriculture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Medical Imaging, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Plant Sciences, Social Work and 1 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 60 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 52 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses