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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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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.

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East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 0 categories

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Southampton

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 11 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of East Anglia UEA does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Southampton both teach 61 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Economics. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 32 and University of East Anglia UEA in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £31,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East Anglia UEA is higher in 19 and University of Southampton in 19, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#381
QS World
#111
#251
THE World
#129
#27
Guardian UK
#16
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Southampton

86.7%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
35.1%

International

International student share

497
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

61 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Law, Management, Marketing, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Human Geography & Environment, Health & Social Care, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, International Development, Physical Geography & Climate, Biochemistry, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Ecology & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Medicine, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Liberal Arts, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Biomedical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Personal & Professional Development, Heritage & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Biological Sciences (General), Business Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Midwifery.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of Southampton
£26,000

University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
University of Southampton
£31,200

University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,350 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • General Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • English Literature

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Business Studies

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    77%Satisfaction66%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    80%Satisfaction80%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 41 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

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

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,850 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of East Anglia UEA is about £7,350 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 East Anglia UEA and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 61 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Economics, General Engineering, English Literature, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science, History, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and 49 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Southampton better for Media & Film Studies?

Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £23,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of East Anglia UEA and 87% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East Anglia UEA or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University of Southampton?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 16 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including History of Art & Design, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Developmental & Educational Psychology, American & Comparative Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Genetics & Genomics and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

University of Southampton teaches 30 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, Design & Fashion, Marine Engineering & Technology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Healthcare Science and 22 more.

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University of East Anglia UEA497 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses