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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

Greenwich

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

Southampton

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greenwich is ahead on TEF.

University of Greenwich vs University of Southampton at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Southampton both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Computer Science. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Greenwich is about £8,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Greenwich is about £11,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 25 and University of Greenwich in 9, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 17 and University of Southampton in 17, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#111
#601
THE World
#129
#79
Guardian UK
#16
1890
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 Greenwich

University of Southampton

84.6%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
35.1%

International

International student share

272
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

Subjects

56 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 Greenwich

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: History, Mathematics, English Literature, Ancient Languages, Economics, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Healthcare Science, Teacher Training, Accounting, Chemistry, Music, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Biochemistry, Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Architecture, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Statistics, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems, Games Design & Computer Animation, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980
University of Southampton
£26,000

University of Greenwich is about £8,020 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
University of Southampton
£31,200

University of Greenwich is about £11,750 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 Greenwich

University of Southampton

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    96%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    77%Satisfaction80%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction66%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £37,750Salary (3 years)£34,500
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Management

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£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 Greenwich vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University of Greenwich is about £8,020 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,450 a year at University of Greenwich and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University of Greenwich is about £11,750 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 Greenwich and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Law, Management and 44 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Southampton better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at University of Greenwich and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 16 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Forensic Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Food & Beverage Studies, Landscape Architecture & Design, Public Health & Epidemiology and 8 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 35 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, Marine Engineering & Technology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy and 27 more.

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