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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Southampton

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

Sunderland

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Sunderland is ahead on satisfaction, international.

University of Southampton vs University of Sunderland at a glance

University of Southampton and University of Sunderland both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Business & Management (General). University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at University of Southampton and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,200 a year at University of Southampton and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £14,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 28 and University of Sunderland in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £47,000 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, against £25,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 19 and University of Southampton in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#111
QS World
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#129
THE World
#1501
#16
Guardian UK
#86
1862
Established
1901
Yes
Russell Group
No
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 Southampton

University of Sunderland

87%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£37,200
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

35.1%
36.5%

International

International student share

545
193

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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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

46 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Economics, Psychology (General), Accounting, Education Studies, Mathematics, Music, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biochemistry, Healthcare Science, Management, Nursing (General), Clinical & Health Psychology, Fine Art, Teacher Training, Children's Nursing, English Studies, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Resource Management, Medicine, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Southampton

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

University of Sunderland is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Southampton
£31,200
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £14,200 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 Southampton

University of Sunderland

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £39,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    87%Satisfaction95%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £47,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    66%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemistry

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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FAQ

University of Southampton vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at University of Southampton and £17,500 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £8,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,200 a year at University of Southampton and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £14,200 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 Southampton and University of Sunderland?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Law, Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Chemical Engineering and 34 more.

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

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £40,500 three years after graduating from University of Southampton, and £26,500 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at University of Southampton and 76% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

University of Southampton teaches 45 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Civil Engineering, Archaeology, History, Ancient Languages, English Literature, Environmental Sciences and 37 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 10 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Childhood & Youth Studies, Performing Arts (General), Social Work, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and 2 more.

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