The University of Southampton is a public research university in Southampton, England. The University of Liverpool is a public research university based in the city of Liverpool, England.
| University of Southampton | University of Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 20 The Guardian 2026 # 87 QS World University 2026 # 129 Times Higher Education 2026 | # 21 The Guardian 2026 # 143 Times Higher Education 2026 # 147 QS World University 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 101 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 81 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 10 for Law by The Guardian 2026 | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 74 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 27 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -37 Doctorate Programs -3 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -35 |
| Acceptance Rate | 77.0 % | 14.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-67 TOEFL-92 | IELTS-6 PTE-55 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25928 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 47000 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 29100 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25050 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 667 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #101-110. | QS Graduate Employablity #161- 170; Highest paying degrees: Ph.D. (101,000 USD); Doctorate (96,000 USD); MBA (89,000 USD); Masters in Science (69,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (67,000 USD). |
| application requirements | All UG applications are accepted through UCAS, | Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 16 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 24 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Southampton | University of Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1862 | 1881 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 4:1:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 0% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | The main campus is located on the South coast of England and has other campuses in Winchester and Malaysia. Highfield Campus is set in beautiful green surroundings and is accessible from the city center. | Based in the city of Liverpool, England; 5 minutes' walk from Liverpool City Centre; Occupying 100 acres of land. |
| Library | The university library has over 1 million books and 2 million articles and databases. These include both print and electronic resources. | Open 24 hours during term; Houses 2 million books; 40,000 electronic journals; Also houses the Special Collections & Archives. |
| Campus Life | The university campuses offer facilities like gym, sports, swimming, concert hall, art gallery, and more. The student union offers over 90 sports clubs and 216 societies. Students are also offered wide variety of opportunities to volunteer through a volunteering bank. The student union also supports students in finding part-time jobs. | 51 student-led sports clubs; 25 m swimming pool; fitness center; squash courts; sports halls; 13 grass pitches; 2 synthetic hockey pitches; 3G rugby training area; On-campus cafes: Victoria Gallery & Museum, Augustus John Public House, Vine Court and Guild of Students Food Court; Victoria Gallery & Museum; Garstang Museum of Archaeology; Liverpool Confucius Institute. |
| Hostel | - | #Premier Room(Per Week) - $199 #Premier Studio(Per week) - $221 #Premier Studio Apartment(Per Week) - $247 |
| Famous Alumni | John Sopel (BBC journalist), Anna Calvi (singer-songwriter), Andrian Newey (Formula One engineer), Justine Greening (former Minister for Women and Equality), Anjem Choudhary (British activist), Alan Whitehead (MP of UK), Sally Clark (Solicitor), David Kurten (politician), Chris Stark (radion One presenter), etc. | 10 Nobel Prize laureates; Edward Stringer (Deputy Chief Defence, Royal Air Force); Gwen Alston (Aerodynamicist & educationalist); Brian Hall (Footballer); Sanjay Jha (Co-CEO Motorola, Inc.); Martin Smith (Vehicle designer); Sir James Stirling (Architect); Sir Ronald Ross (Nobel Prize winner in Medicine); Wade Barrett (professional wrestler). |
| City Life | Southampton is one of Britain’s top 5 cities for economic growth, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%. It has a rich student diversity bringing together students from over 135 nations and cultures. The city offers over 50 parks and greens spaces and is a great place to indulge in sailing and water sports. Portswood high street is the best location for a food junkie offering a variety of cafes and restaurants to chose from. | Liverpool is a city in Merseyside, England; Projected 15% growth in the knowledge economy by 2022; 54 million visitors annually; 2nd highest number of museums and galleries; Popular attractions include: The Beatles Story; Albert Dock; Tate Gallery; Merseyside Maritime Museum; St. George's Hall; Museum of Liverpool |
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