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University of East London

London · QS World #1001

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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.

2/11

East London

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Southampton

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of East London is ahead on satisfaction, international.

University of East London vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of East London and University of Southampton both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Design & Fashion and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University of East London offers 386 courses across 64 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of East London is about £10,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of East London is about £13,980 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 32 and University of East London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £22,500 three years after graduating from University of East London, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of East London is higher in 20 and University of Southampton in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#111
#1001
THE World
#129
#111
Guardian UK
#16
1892
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 London

University of Southampton

89.4%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£27,000
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

49.4%
35.1%

International

International student share

386
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.

East London

76 countries · 49.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India60.2%
  • 🌐Nepal18.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria2.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka1.7%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

53 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 London

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Accounting, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Management, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Mathematics, Applied Computing, Architecture, Computing & IT, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Information & Library Studies, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of East London

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 London
£15,560
University of Southampton
£26,000

University of East London is about £10,440 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East London
£17,220
University of Southampton
£31,200

University of East London is about £13,980 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 London

University of Southampton

  • General Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Design & Fashion

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    80%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    95%Satisfaction80%

  • Education Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    74%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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University of East London

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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 East London vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is University of East London or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,560 a year at University of East London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of East London is about £10,440 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,220 a year at University of East London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of East London is about £13,980 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 London and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: General Engineering, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and 41 more.

Is University of East London or University of Southampton better for General Engineering?

General Engineering graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of East London, and £34,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of East London and 90% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East London or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of East London lists 386 courses.

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

University of East London teaches 11 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Anatomy & Pathology, Dance, Journalism and 3 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 38 subject areas that University of East London does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature, Environmental Sciences and 30 more.

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University of East London386 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses