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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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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Southampton

scored higher in 11 categories

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0/11

Stirling

scored higher in 0 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 Stirling does not lead in any category where both have data.

University of Southampton vs University of Stirling at a glance

University of Southampton and University of Stirling both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology and Business & Management (General). University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 24 and University of Stirling in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £47,000 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, against £30,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 14 and University of Stirling in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#111
QS World
#560
#129
THE World
#501
#16
Guardian UK
#50
1862
Established
1967
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Southampton

University of Stirling

87%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£37,200
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.1%
18.4%

International

International student share

545
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

52
0

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.

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

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

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

44 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 Southampton

University of Stirling

Also taught at both: English Studies, Philosophy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Biology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care, Ecology & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Applied Computing, Human Geography & Environment, Humanities, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Psychology, Business Information Systems, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Southampton

Only at University of Stirling

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 Southampton
£26,000
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

University of Southampton
£31,200
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Southampton

University of Stirling

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £39,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    84%Satisfaction75%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    66%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £47,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    80%Satisfaction68%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction73%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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 Southampton vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both University of Southampton and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Psychology (General), History, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences and 32 more.

Is University of Southampton or University of Stirling better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £39,500 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, and £25,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of Southampton and 75% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

University of Southampton teaches 47 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology and 39 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 16 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including French, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Planning & Housing, Publishing, Social Work, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine and 8 more.

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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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