The University of Southampton is a public research university in Southampton, England. The University of Manchester is a public research university in Manchester, England.
| University of Southampton | The University of Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.1 Out of 10 | 6.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 81 QS World University 2024 # 97 Times Higher Education 2024 # 78 QS World University 2023 | # 32 QS World University 2024 # 51 Times Higher Education 2024 # 28 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 97 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 90 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 42 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 35 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 93 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -36 Doctorate Programs -3 | UG Programs -138 PG Programs -133 Doctorate Programs -6 |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.0 % | 70.6 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 600 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 59 SAT - 1300 TOEFL - 92 | GMAT - 650 GRE updated - 330 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 59 SAT - 1090 TOEFL - 90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25928 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 36824 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25278 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 31200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31200 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18445 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #101-110. | The University of Manchester is one of the top public universities in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Degree Average Salary LLM $104,000 Executive MBA $98,000 Executive Masters $95,000 MBA $85,000 Doctorate $64,000 Other Degree $62,000 |
| application requirements | All UG applications are accepted through UCAS, | Indian students applying for bachelors must have at least 80%, PG aspirants must have a first-class degree. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Alliance Manchester Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 4 reviews | 7.1/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Southampton | The University of Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1862 | 1824 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 47% Male, 53% 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. | The university is located on the south side of city center, mainly on the Oxford road area and Sackville Street area. The Oxford Road campus is located close to city center and curry mile. |
| Library | The university library has over 1 million books and 2 million articles and databases. These include both print and electronic resources. | University library has 4 million titles, 41,000 electronic journals; 500,000 e-books. It is one of the five national research libraries. |
| 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. | The campus has its own museums, art galleries, theatres, a music venue- Manchester academy, and much more. Over 400 student clubs and societies are offered by the largest student union of the UK at the University of Manchester. Jodrell Bank Discovery Center is utilized for conducting exhibitions, and activities engaging physics, astronomy, etc. From freshly brewed coffee to pizza’s all kinds of shops are available on-campus. |
| Hostel | #Rooms (Ensuite Room) - $11142 #Rooms (Studio Room) - $14136 | #Board and Room --Postgraduate - $10300 #Board and Room --Undergraduate - $8145 |
| 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. | Benedict Cumberbatch (actor), Andre Geim (physicist), Ben Alton (comedian), James Chadwick (physicist), Toby Jones (actor), Meera Sayal (comedian), Arthur Eddington (astronomer), Liam Byrne (MP in UK Parliament), Nick Brown (MP in UK Parliament), etc. |
| 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. | Manchester is recognized as UK’s most liveable and popular city. The city offers live, classical music performances and a buzzing social scene with various pubs and discos catering to audiences with different musical interests. Sports activities in the city are taken seriously, from football teams like Manchester United to Lancashire Cricket Club, every sport is encouraged. Shop around at Trafford Center, Northern Quarter, Harvey Nichols, and Selfridges. The unemployment rate of the city is around 5%. |
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